Camp Elliott filled in on Wednesday afternoon as Grand Canyon University students camped out for Friday night's Midnight Madness.
Students begin setting up their tents on the Quad in front of GCU Arena on the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Sophomore Paul Boyd, who was first in line for Camp Elliott check-in, makes up his bed inside his tent on the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
A group of the first students to Camp Elliott play a game of cards on day one of the event. Oct. 3, 2023.
Sophomore Eric Grant (left) gets some help from Havoc leader Luke Stoffel as he puts together his tent in front of GCU Arena on the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Students set up their tents on the Quad in front of GCU Arena during the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
A pair of students celebrate after setting up their tent on the Quad in front of GCU Arena during the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Freshman Hunter Olson plays guitar next to his tent during the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Students record a Tik Tok video during the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Sophomore Hunter Beckett tries to balance on a Slack Line during the first day of Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Freshman Holland Peterson takes time to study inside her tent during Camp Elliott. Oct. 3, 2023.
Sophomore Ethan Ibarra kicks a ball during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
A student falls to the ground in laughter after missing a play on a ball during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Junior Jennifer Mendoza talks with a friend on her phone while sitting in her tent during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Students relax in their camp area and watch the Disney Pixar movie “Monster’s University” during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Freshman Abbey Mosley tries her skills at a VR game during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Freshman Josiah Durrill and Lauren Lindberg dance in their camp area during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
A student throws the frisbee on the Quad during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
A student unfolds a tent as the sun fades on the Quad during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Freshman Lucy Weimer catches up on some reading as evening falls on Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
A student skateboards past the Camp Elliott banner with dinner as evening falls on the camp site. Oct. 4, 2023.
Freshman Logan Demeter hits a volleyball during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Freshman Makayla Newcom (front), Hannah Crawford and Josh Avalos flash Lopes Up from their camp site during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Students play Mario Kart in their camp area as night settles in on the Quad during Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Students relax in their camp area on the Quad near the Theology building as the sun sets on Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Students study by the glow of their laptop computer as night falls on Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Sophomore Josiah Luebcke sings Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Thunder joins the fun during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Students sing along to a Beyonce song during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
GCU women’s basketball coach Molly Miller (center) and her players sing the Beyonce song “Irreplaceable” during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
GCU women’s basketball coach Molly Miller (center) and her players sing the Beyonce song “Irreplaceable” during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Members of the GCU women’s basketball team hug and cheer coach Molly Miller (left) after she sang the Beyonce song “Irreplaceable” during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
Senior Jared Replogle sings Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.
A group of Havocs sing along with a karaoke participant during karaoke night at Camp Elliott. Oct. 4, 2023.