School of Agriculture & Biological Sciences Summer Camps

    Applications
    Summer Camp applications can only be accessed from the links below. Our regular Admissions Application page does not include these links.

    New Summer Camp Applicants

    • Create an account using the applicant's name, email, and date of birth. Please ensure this information is correct before submitting.
    • Have your email easily accessible when creating an account; a temporary PIN will be sent to you to create your account.
    • Once logged in, click Start New Application at the bottom of the page to begin a new application.
    Create Account

    Returning Summer Camp Applicants

    • Click Log In below to enter your email address and password used when creating your account.  Request an application password reset.
    • Once logged in, click on the appropriate application, then Open Application to continue an in-progress application or view your UMO-Connect page and checklist.
    Returning User Login

    Required Materials for all Participants: Application (above), Release of Liability, Photo Release

    After submitting your application, you'll be able to upload materials and see a checklist of needed and received documents. Just log back in using the Returning Users button and click on the appropriate application.  NCTTFC SAE Camp recommendations must be emailed directly from the FFA Advisor to SJohnson@umo.edu. ​Applications will close on the deadline date noted. All materials must by received by the given deadline. Contact Edward Olive at eolive@umo.edu or Sarah Johnson at SJohnson@umo.edu with any questions.

    2024 Event Information

    Please note: NCTTFC SAE Institute is the only summer camp open to advisors this year.

    Poultry Primer Camp

    Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13
    Drop-off: 8:30am, Pickup: 4:00pm
    Application/Registration Deadline:     May 31
    Reminder:     Poultry Primer Camp is not a school sponsored camp.
    Participation is limited. Selected applicants will be notified via email.

    Eligible participants must:

    • Be a current high school student
    • Have an interest in Agriculture

    Student materials required* (materials should be upload via the application portal):

    UMO Ag & Biotech Day Camp: Wilderness Warriors: an Eco-Adventure Camp

    Tuesday, June 18 - Thursday, June 20
    Drop-off: 8:30am, Pickup: 4:00pm
    Application/Registration Deadline:     June 2
    Reminder:     UMO Ag & Biotech Day Camp is not a school sponsored camp.
    Participation is limited. Selected applicants will be notified via email.

    Eligible participants must:

    • Be a Middle School student (completing grades 6-8)
    • Have an interest in Agriculture and Biotechnology and/or related fields

    Student materials required: (materials should be uploaded to the application portal)


    NCTTFC SAE Camp

    ​Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12

    Application and Materials Deadline: Application and all materials must be received by June 2
    Reminder:     NCTTFC SAE Camp is not a school sponsored camp.
    Participation is limited. Selected applicants will be notified via email.

    Eligible participants must:

    • Students must be at least 15 years of age by the beginning day of the SAE Camp and be a member of FFA
    • Advisors must be employed as an agricultural educator to the upcoming school year.

    Note that NCTTFC SAE Camp is an overnight residential camp. Attendees will be made aware of necessary items to bring with confirmation email. Students can be dropped off on Monday and picked up on Friday. Times will be confirmed with confirmation email. Students may drive themselves but will not be permitted to drive their vehicles during the week.

    Student and advisor required materials (materials should be uploaded to the application portal):

    Additional student materials required* (materials should be uploaded to the application portal EXCEPT letter of recommendation):

    • Proof of Age (copy of driver's license or permit, state issued ID, birth certificate, or passport)
    • Letter of Recommendation from FFA Advisor (Advisors should email directly to eolive@umo.edu)
    • Response to One of Two Essay Questions Listed
      • Question #1: Please explain why you think Supervised Agricultural Experiences are an important component of Agricultural Education and which of the Foundational or Immersion SAE focus areas are you most interested in pursuing and why?
      • Question #2: How will you apply the skills that you have gained through FFA and agricultural education to improve the future of agriculture?