Only incoming students who have submitted their tuition deposit will have access to Frog Camp registration.
Those who have sumitted their tuition deposit can login to their myTCU portal, click on the Admission Status & Checklist tile. Students will be prompted to complete several general information forms and then will have the ability to register for a Frog Camp session.
Each camp has a limited number of spots. Once a camp is full, there will be an option for students to be added to a waitlist. We recommend waitlisted students also register for a camp that is available. This is because there is no guarantee spots will become available at the camp a student is waitlisted for. Spots can go quickly, so we recommend that students register as soon as possible.
This summer we are experiencing a very high demand for Frog Camp and recognize many options are full. Please place yourself on a waitlist and as we receive cancellations throughout the summer, we will use our waitlists to ensure as many students go to Frog Camp as possible. Unfortunately, we are unable to add any additional Frog Camps to our schedule.
TCU has recognized the value of this experience, and we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to attend Frog Camp at no cost for any of our camps located in Texas.
Our Alpine camps, located in Colorado, do have a fee of $800 for participants. This fee will be charged to the student’s account after the completion of the camp.
New Orleans does have a fee of $2,200 for participants. This fee will be charged to the student’s account after the completion of the camp.
Mystery does have a fee of $2,200 for participants. This fee will be charged to the student’s account after the completion of the camp.
Our international Frog Camp, located in Costa Rica does have a fee of $4,500 for participants. This fee will be charged to the student’s account after the completion of the camp.
Cost of Frog Camp
- Alpine-$800
- Mystery-$2,200
- New Orleans- $2,200
- Costa Rica-$4,500
Frog Camp Cancellation & No-Show Policy
There is a late cancel or no show fee of $250 for our camps in Texas. Should participants cancel their registration after the cancellation deadline listed below, this fee will be charged to their student account. Similarly, students will receive this charge if they do not show for the camp for which they are registered.
When scheduling travel, students must plan to attend their registered camp in its entirety. Students are unable to arrive late or leave early from camp, please make travel arrangements accordingly.
TCU is not responsible for any missed or delayed personal flights. Please plan time in between returning from Frog Camp and your own personal travel accordingly.
Housing Accommodations
If you are attending a Frog Camp and will be participating in an Orientation session the next day, you have the option to remain in accommodations on campus between programs and do not need to provide any extra information. If you are participating in an Orientation session and attending a Frog Camp the next day, the same applies. Unfortunately, TCU cannot provide additional housing accommodations outside of these situations. If you are arriving early or staying late, please make your own accommodation reservations off campus at a local hotel.
Camp Specific Information
Mystery: June 14-18
The check-in for Frog Camp Mystery will take place at the DFW Airport at 8:00 am on June 14.
For your returning flight back home, we ask that you book your flight out of DFW after 5:00 pm on June 18 as that will give you time to make your connecting flight.
NOLA-New Orleans, LA: July 11-15
The check-in for Frog Camp New Orleans will take place at the DFW Airport starting at 8:30 am on July 11.
For your returning flight back home, we ask that you book your flight out of DFW after 5:00 pm on July 15th as that will give you time to make your connecting flight.
Costa Rica: July 14-20
The check-in for Frog Camp Costa Rica will take place at the DFW Airport starting at 7:00 am on July 14. Don’t forget to bring your passport!
For your returning flight back home, we ask that you book your flight out of DFW after 8:00 pm on July 20 as that is when we are currently schedule to arrive back at DFW from our destination.
Alpine A: July 22-26
The check-in for Frog Camp Alpine A will take place at the Colorado Springs Airport on July 22. We ask that your flights arrive no later than 1 pm, as our AEI Basecamp staff will meet us there to transport us to our camp location for the week.
For your return flight back home, we ask that you book your flights after 1 pm on July 26th. We will depart to the airport from camp earlier in the morning, but the 1 pm time gives us a buffer in the event that we experience any travel difficulties.
Alpine B: July 27-31
The check-in for Frog Camp Alpine B will take place at the Colorado Springs Airport on July 27. We ask that your flights arrive no later than 1 pm, as our AEI Basecamp staff will meet us there to transport us to our camp location for the week.
For your return flight back home, we ask that you book your flights after 1 pm on July 31. We will depart to the airport from camp earlier in the morning, but the 1 pm time gives us a buffer in the event that we experience any travel difficulties.
- Who can I contact with questions or more information?
- What do I do if the camp I want to attend fills up?
- Each camp has a limited number of spots. Once a camp is full, there will be an option for students to be added to a waitlist. We recommend waitlisted students also register for a camp that is available. This is because there is no guarantee spots will become available at the camp a student is waitlisted for.
- How do I register for Frog Camp?
- Those who have can register for Frog Camp starting in late Spring by logging in to their myTCU portal and clicking on the Admission Status & Checklist tile. Students will be prompted to complete several general information forms and then will have the ability to register for a Frog Camp session.
- Why should I attend Frog Camp?
- Frog Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is designed to help with your transition into TCU. Frog Camp provides an opportunity to connect with other incoming students, learn more about TCU, and further prepare you for life in college. Most importantly, Frog Camp is FUN!
- I have a dietary restriction, how can I make sure that I have food at camp?
- Upon registration, it will ask you for any dietary restrictions or special accommodations. Please make sure you fill this out so we can ensure we have the proper food and accommodations prepared for you.
- How do you staff your camps?
- We always have two, trained professional staff members at each camp for safety and risk management purposes. In addition, we have graduate student interns, student directors, student facilitators, and faculty/staff members that are all affiliated with TCU that are prepared to ensure that students are having a fulfilling experience at Frog Camp.
