About Fish Camp | Fish Camp

Fish Camp welcomes the Freshman class to Texas A&M each year with the purpose of giving them an opportunity to have fun, make friends, and learn more about life at Texas A&M. We hope that through Fish Camp, you will begin finding your place in the Aggie Family before classes even begin!

Fish Camp is a 4-day orientation program that takes place at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, Texas. Students ride buses from the Texas A&M campus to Lakeview, where they stay in air-conditioned, furnished cabins.

Fish Camp is led by Texas A&M students who are passionate about making the first year of college a success for the freshmen! Every counselor has valuable personal experience, so they can offer advice about classes, fun things to do in College Station, and anything else you need as you begin your journey as an Aggie!

What do you do at Fish Camp?

Freshmen are split into large "camp" groups of approximately 120 students and 24 upperclassmen counselors. Your camp will share a special bond as you spend time getting to know one another, attending programs that highlight the opportunities and services available on campus and participating in Aggie Traditions such as Yell Practice, Aggie Muster, and Silver Taps.

Each camp is divided into Discussion Groups of 10-15 freshmen and 2 counselors. These Discussion Groups, or DGs, are a place where many Aggies meet some of their best college friends. In addition to meeting friends, DG time will also provide you with opportunities to ask any questions you may have about life at Texas A&M.

Each night, you can go to a themed mixer if you like to dance, or to the Aquarium, where you can play video and board games, watch movies, play pool, and socialize with upperclassmen and other freshmen. Both options are a great opportunity to get to know your new Aggie friends!

Why should I go to Fish Camp?

"I knew nothing about any of A&M’s traditions and Fish Camp helped me learn a lot in a short time!"

-Aggie, Class of ’16

"Fish Camp gave me the reassurance that I belonged in the Aggie Family; they were so welcoming."

-Aggie, Class of ’16

"It served as a way of giving me confidence and letting me reach out to others who are new to college as well. The confidence I gained at Fish Camp has served me well my Freshman year and eased the anxiety of the transition to college."

-Aggie, Class of ’16

"It really made me feel comfortable with the transition because I felt like I had a family here to come home to."

-Aggie, Class of ’16

"The counselors gave me a lot of advice on classes, things to do on and around campus, and I learned a lot about the traditions at A&M. It also made me a lot more comfortable moving to a place where I wouldn’t know anyone. Because of Fish Camp, I had friends before I even moved to College Station."

-Aggie, Class of ’16

"All the tips I received helped me do well my first semester! Also, I made many new friends that helped the transition."

-Aggie, Class of ’16

How much does Fish Camp cost?

Fish Camp costs $170. This price covers the cost of your bus ride, lodging at Lakeview, meals for four days and a Fish Camp T-shirt and water bottle. The cost also includes an exclusive Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2017 12th Man towel.

Financial assistance is available at the time of registration for those who have a financial need. An Installment Plan and Scholarship opportunities are provided in part by the 12th Man Foundation, Texas A&M University Minority Leadership, Recruitment and Retention Team, and Aggie Moms Clubs.

How do I sign up?

Registration will open on Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m. central time and will close on Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. central time. Due to high demand, early registration is encouraged. For additional information, visit fishcamponline.tamu.edu. For any remaining questions, please call the Fish Camp office at (979) 845-1627 or email us at fcamp-ir@dsa.tamu.edu.

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Fish Camp office at (979) 845-1627