Incoming students got a jump start on the 2026-27 academic year by heading to Herd Camp, which runs through Thursday. It's a chance to get to know the campus, meet fellow Lopes, and learn about the history and core values of GCU. Students are participating in a Herd Camp Olympics, joining breakout sessions and, if the weather allows, heading to Prescott, Arizona, where GCU got its start, for a history tour.
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Herd Camp participants take part in a Kahoot GCU trivia game in one of the lecture rooms at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants celebrate a correct answer to take the lead during a Kahoot GCU trivia game in one of the lecture rooms at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
A Herd Camp participant and her teammates react after an incorrect answer during a Kahoot GCU trivia game at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
A Herd Camp team anticipates its correct answer during a Kahoot GCU trivia game at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants celebrate a correct answer to take the lead during a Kahoot GCU trivia game at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants received an official water bottle during the first day of events. July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants look over the lunch options at the Student Union Dining Hall during the first day of camp. July 14, 2026. -
A Herd Camp participant looks over a list of breakout sessions to attend during lunch on the first day of camp. July 14, 2026. -
Welcome Programs Event and Logistics Coordinator Brooke Hairlson answers questions about campus life from a group of incoming freshmen during Herd Camp on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants compete in a bottle-toss relay race event at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants compete in a bottle-toss relay race at the Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
A Herd Camp participant keeps an eye on the competition during a relay race at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Welcome Programs Event and Program Manager Michaella Smith calls for an item during a scavenger hunt at Herd Camp on July 14, 2026. -
A Herd Camp participant celebrates being the first one to provide breath mints during a scavenger hunt at Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Herd Camp participants race to be the first to provide a team selfie during a scavenger hunt at the Antelope Gymnasium on July 14, 2026. -
Welcome Programs Event and Program Manager Michaella Smith (center) looks at the submissions of team selfie photos during a scavenger hunt at Herd Camp on July 14, 2026.
