We can't wait to see you at SOUL Camp! To ensure a seamless and positive camp experience, please review all of the details below thoroughly.
Camper information for Summer 2025 can be found below.
Registered campers will receive email updates as SOUL Camp approaches. Campers should check their email regularly. SOUL Camp information will be communicated to the email address provided during New Student Orientation.
Students living on campus in a residence hall for the Fall semester are able to move into their residence hall early! SOUL Camp Check-In and Housing Move-In occur from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Day 1 of your registered camp session.
Move-in details will be listed below when finalized and will be emailed out one week prior to your registered camp session.
Residential campers who wish to have a vehicle on campus during SOUL Camp and/or during the school year must purchase a permit for their designated zone. Permits will be available for purchase beginning later this summer. Once those are available, you can review your option(s) by following the instructions below.
After acquiring your permit, residential campers will be able to park in their designated parking permit area throughout the duration of SOUL Camp and into the school year.
When available, you can obtain your Fall parking permit:
If you will not be living on campus this fall, you will be a commuter for SOUL Camp - meaning you'll join us each day for all the camp activities, then head home each evening rather than staying overnight in the residence halls.
This is simply because our halls will already be in preparation for our Fall 2026 residents during camp dates, so we're not able to offer on-campus housing at this time. Don't worry, you'll still get the full SOUL Camp experience right alongside everyone else!.
Detailed check-in instructions for commuter students will be included in our full logistics email closer to camp.
Commuter parking instructions will be available soon.
Students living on campus and participating in SOUL Camp A and B will move into their assigned Residence Hall room during Check-In/Move-In on the first day of their camp session.
Campers will be assigned to small groups, better known as Krewes during camp. Each Krewe will lead by two of our student mentors.
During SOUL Camp Day of Service, campers will be grouped with student mentors and faculty/staff members from the University to complete a variety of community service projects in the Acadiana region.
Krewes will showcase their Ragin' Cajun pride through Krewe chants, cheers, banners, and skits. Each Krewe symbolizes a significant University tradition or special piece of campus history. During Pump It Up, you'll learn about the rich traditions, culture, and history that make our campus so unique.
Ragin' Routine Rounds is designed to mimic a typical class day. Students will attend five "classes" on the topics of Personality, Career Preparation, Leadership, and Academic Success.
Day 1 (August 15 / August 19)
Day 2 (August 16 / August 20)
Day 3 (August 17 / August 21)
Remember, this is a three-day camp experience and we will be spending ample time outdoors. Please bring enough clothes and other personal items to ensure your own personal comfort.
SOUL Camp is an official University of Louisiana at Lafayette event and will be tobacco-, drug-, and alcohol-free. Weapons or other destructive devices are not allowed at SOUL Camp. Any camper who brings such items will be subject to the University Code of Student Conduct and will be asked to leave camp immediately.
All campers are required to submit the SOUL Camp Participation Agreement. Please print the form, fill it out, and turn it in during SOUL Camp Check-In.
Please note: A parent or guardian signature is required if you are under 18 years of age.
At SOUL Camp, campers are assigned to a small group known as a Krewe. Each Krewe is led by two student mentors who will guide you through the camp experience and will continue to serve as a support system throughout your time at UL Lafayette.