Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will I be notified if I have been accepted or wait listed for camp?

All notifications will be sent around the end of March. You will be notified by email and all details about camp registration will be available in your OWL Application portal at that time. 

When do I come to camp?

Overnight Camp for students in grades 6, 7, & 8:

Week 1 - June 8 to 12, 2025 - grades 6 and 7
Week 2 - June 15 to 19, 2025 - grades 7 and 8
Week 3 - June 22 to 26, 2025 - grades 6 and 7

Day Camp for students in grades 5, & 6:

Week 4 - June 30 to July 3, 2025 - grades 5 and 6
Week 5 - July 7 to July 10, 2025 - grades 5 and 6

Overnight Camp: Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. at Stuyvesant Hall dormitory. After check-in, there will be a few short announcements for campers and their families at 7:00 p.m. on the patio. Overnight campers should eat dinner at home on the day of check-in, as the first OWL meal is breakfast Monday morning. Overnight Camp Map

Day Camp: Check-in begins on Monday of your assigned week at 8:30 am at Selby Stadium parking lot. You should use Selby Stadium, 45 S Henry St, Delaware OH 43015 in your maps app. Day Camp Map

What grade do I choose?

When applying for camp, choose the grade level you are in at the time of your application (December or January). Your camp week preference will also correspond to this current grade. If the system asks for the grade level for the fall after camp, no worries—it will automatically update to match your current grade.

I can't find the information you sent regarding camp. Where can I find the information?

Please email the OWL Camp office with your request at owl@owu.edu.

Does my child need a physical for OWL Camp?

No. Your child does NOT need a physical on file for OWL Camp.

When do I pick my child up from camp?

Overnight Camp: Pick up your camper in the same place you dropped them off, Stuyvesant Hall dormitory. Pick up will be from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You will meet your camper in the lobby of Stuyvesant Hall. Once parents/guardians have checked out their camper (by signing out with their counselor) they may gather their belongings from their room and take them home. Overnight Camp Map

Day Camp: Check-out is daily from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm. They should be picked up in the same place you dropped them off, Selby Stadium parking lot. Day Camp Map

Can I send mail to my camper?

Campers enjoy receiving mail during their stay! You can opt to purchase an email package during registration. These emails will be printed daily and delivered as "mail" to your camper.

Important Note: Recently, there have been significant delays in receiving U.S. Postal Mail. Unfortunately, this has caused much of the camper mail to arrive after campers have returned home. Due to the large volume of late-arriving mail in 2024, we are no longer able to cover postage costs for forwarding mail after camp.

If you choose to send mail via the postal service, please ensure "OWL Camp" is included on the envelope or package. Use the following format for addressing:

Camper's Name
OWL Camp at OWU
61 S Sandusky St
Delaware OH 43015

Can I call my camper during the week?

We request that parents not call students. If there is an emergency, please contact the OWL Office.

Do campers earn grades or credits for the courses?

No grades or credits will be given for any courses at OWL Camp.

Who will be housed in the dorm during overnight camp?

Only OWL campers and counselors will occupy the dorm during our overnight camp.

Who do I call in an emergency?

The OWL Camp Office can be contacted at 740-368-3939. For emergencies during camp, an after-hours phone number will be provided in the documents during registration.

Do you accept roommate requests?

We do not accept roommate requests. We strive to have the campers make new friends and have new experiences.

What if I have a special housing or accommodation need?

If you have special housing or accommodation needs, please let us know the circumstances when you register your child in the OWL Application portal or email us directly at owl@owu.edu. 

Is there a nurse available at OWL Camp?

A nurse will be avaliable (on-call) 24 hours per day during OWL Camp. Please note that we do not have a social worker or counselor available at any time during OWL Camp. If a mental, emotional or social health need is communicted to OWL Camp personnel, a parent/guardian will be contacted.

What do the 2026 t-shirt colors look like?

The OWL logo will be printed on the front of each shirt.

Color: TBD

Where do I go for Overnight or Day Camp?

Map and Direction Links:  Overnight Camp or Day Camp

What Does "Gifted" Mean?

In Ohio, a gifted student is defined as one who: "Performs or shows potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age, experience, or environment." — Ohio Revised Code §3324.01

These students may have learning needs that differ from the standard curriculum. Giftedness can appear at any grade level and in a wide range of areas. The goal of identification is to recognize these students so that, when needed, their educational experience can be adjusted to better match their strengths.

Areas of Gifted Identification - Students may be formally identified as gifted in one or more of the following categories:
- Superior Cognitive Ability
- Specific Academic Ability (Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, or Social Studies)
- Creative Thinking Ability
- Visual or Performing Arts Ability  (Including dance, drama, music, and visual arts)

How Are Students Identified? - Ohio uses specific criteria to determine giftedness. A student may qualify through one or more of the following pathways:

Superior Cognitive Ability
- Scores two standard deviations above the mean (minus the standard error of measurement) on an approved intelligence test
- Or scores at or above the 95th percentile on a nationally normed composite achievement test
- Or earns a qualifying score on an approved above-grade-level test

Specific Academic Ability
- Scores at or above the 95th percentile in a specific academic field (e.g., math, reading) on a nationally normed achievement test
- Students may be identified in more than one academic area

Creative Thinking Ability
- Scores one standard deviation above the mean (minus the standard error of measurement) on an approved intelligence test
- And earns a qualifying score on a checklist of creative behaviors or a creativity test

Visual or Performing Arts Ability
- Demonstrates superior ability through a performance, audition, or display of work
- And earns a qualifying score on a checklist of behaviors related to the arts

A Permanent Designation - Once a student is identified as gifted in Ohio, that designation is permanent. This ensures that their strengths are recognized and supported throughout their educational journey.

Click this link to view the State of Ohio's Assessments Approved for Gifted Identification and Prescreening.