Camp Elliott

By Ralph Freso

Camp Elliott, named for the student who started it in 2015, has become a GCU tradition. Students camp out to get better seats for Midnight Madness.

  • Sophomore Corran Gustafson was the first student in line for Camp Elliott. Sept. 26, 2022.
  • On Day 1 of Camp Elliott, the wind proved to be the biggest challenge as a student tries to keep his tent from blowing away. Sept. 26, 2022.
  • Never one to miss a photo-op, Thunder poses for a picture with freshman Lauren Patton, left, and Lauren Markus on Day 1 of Camp Elliott. Sept. 26, 2022.
  • Freshman David Pritchard, left, and Jack Edlin set up their tent during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • From left, Kiara Ruiz, Jenna Brink, Sophia Foderaro, Jillian Ferreira and Julia Meek relocate their tent to a new spot during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • This group of students even brought a pool to cool down in during Camp Elliott. Sept. 28, 2022.
  • Freshman Maclaren Keffer finds a quiet place to listen to music and catch up on some school work during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • A finger points to an abundance of Lope Pride on the Quad during Day 4 of Camp Elliott. Sept. 28, 2022.
  • Sophomore Corran Gustafson gets an unexpected ride in his hammock from Thunder during Camp Elliott. Sept. 26, 2022.
  • Students’ tents during Day 4 of Camp Elliott. Sept. 28, 2022.
  • Students play spike ball during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Freshman Cameron Hailand does a backflip while throwing the frisbee during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Freshman Christiana Strong, Nyarial Lul and Jaceanna Schultz during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • A student works on her laptop computer as the sun begins to set on Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • A lone student’s tent is illuminated as night falls over Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • GCU students, from left, Megan Campbell, Erik Yost, Nathan Olsen and Tori Snell play Nintendo Wii in their tent during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Freshman Maggie Mawhorter and Lauren Markus enjoy popcorn and the movie “School of Rock” during movie night at Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Juniors Makenna Reynolds, left, and Sofia Stanek pump up an air mattress for their tent during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Freshman Ian Barnum plays guitar during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Sophomore Joshua Grant and Freshman Bella Mersino play video games during Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • From left, Freshman Kaylee Cooper, Emma Thomas, Elise Muleahey and Edie Markquart in the cozy confines of their one tent at Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • GCU Arena looms in the background as students settle in at Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.
  • Students flash Lopes Up as they get into the spirit of Camp Elliott. Sept. 29, 2022.

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