Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I receive a confirmation email?
Yes, you should receive a confirmation email after you are finished registering with details and a payment receipt.
Q: Where is camp located?
Please see our Facility/Directions page.
Q: What is the easiest airport to fly into?
UGA is located 75 miles east of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Q: Is WiFi available during camp?
Yes, guests may access UGA_Visitors_Wifi while on campus.
Q: Do I need to upload a current physical for my camper?
YES! The University of Georgia requires every camper to have a physical on file in order for them to be able to participate in camp. The physical must have been completed within 1 year of the start date of camp and it must have a physician’s signature. If we do not have a valid copy of your camper’s physical, he/she will not be able to check in for camp. We also require parents/guardians to upload a copy of their insurance card in case an emergency hospital visit is necessary.
Q: What form do I upload and where can I upload it?
If you have a physical that is signed by a physician and dated within 1 year of the start date of camp, you can upload the form from the doctor’s office. Alternatively, you can download this form and have your physician sign & date it. Once you have a completed physical form, you can upload it to your Camp Network account (created when you signed up) by logging in here and then clicking Action---Upload Documents. We ask that you upload or send your completed physical or form at least one week prior to the start of camp.
Q: Where do I go to check in?
If entering through the main front doors of the Ramsey Student Center, you will want to walk through the turnstiles at the front desk and take an immediate left down the long hallway with the main weight room on your left. The UGA volleyball offices and volleyball arena are located at the end of this hallway. Don’t hesitate to ask Ramsey Center staff or volleyball camp staff if you get lost!
Q: What UGA dormitory will be utilized for the overnight camps? Will linens be provided?
TBD
Address: TBD
24-hour front desk: TBD
Q: Can parents watch camp sessions?
There are spectator viewing areas inside the facility for parents and guests to watch camps/clinics. Ramsey Center facility staff will be on-site to answer any questions. If a camper prefers to be escorted outside of the building upon the completion of the camp/clinic to meet his/her parent or guardian, a camp staff member can escort him/her.
Q: Can I park on campus?
Visitor parking information can be found here. East Campus Deck is the closest parking garage to the Ramsey Center.
Q: What happens if my child gets hurt? Do you have a trainer in the gym?
There will be an athletic trainer on site that will handle any and all medical needs for the campers. Please be sure to be as detailed as possible when filling out your camper’s medical information during registration so that we may be prepared to manage his/her needs.
Q: Am I able to sign up for emergency alerts from UGA’s campus?
Campus affiliates, including parents, can sign up to receive UGA Alert emergency messages by visiting http://ugaalert.uga.edu and clicking on the "Parents and Affiliate Login" button. From there, they will be taken to the Smart 911 UGA Alert page to create an account. Anyone who tries to create an account and gets an error message about their email address already being used should log in with their existing account information or click the "forgot password" link to reset their password. Some parents may have existing accounts if they live in a city that also uses this system for emergency notifications. They will be able to add UGA emergency messages to their existing account.
Q: What should my camper do if he/she exhibits symptoms of a concussion while at camp?
Please review this PDF on concussion safety prior to attending camp. See our athletic trainer immediately if possible symptoms occur.
Q: What are the emergency procedures at the facility?
EAPs for the Ramsey Student Center can be accessed here.
Q: My child is below the grade range for a camp – can I still sign him/her up?
No, all camps have specific grade/age qualifications. The registration software will not allow you to register someone who does not fall within that range. Any camp with a specific cutoff must be adhered to based on the camper's age and grade.
Q: Can I purchase UGA Volleyball gear?
The camp store will be open before and after camp at the facility. See a camp staffer for details! Cash and Venmo accepted.
Q: What is a commuter?
Commuters do not receive pre-arranged lodging for camp. This means they will need to be dropped off prior to the start of camp each day and picked up after the end of camp each day.
Q: If there are questions or concerns about UGA's Program and Activities Serving Minors, who should I contact?
Anyone who has questions or concerns about the protection of minors involved in UGA programs/activities can contact the Camp Director and/or UGA’s Director of Compliance for Programs and Activities Serving Minors at [email protected] or 706-542-7255.
Q: Do I need to purchase the additional $2.99 fee to receive SMS text messages through the registration site?
No, this is optional. Please provide your phone number and the camper's phone number on the registration questions and we will contact you that way if necessary for no additional fee.
Yes, you should receive a confirmation email after you are finished registering with details and a payment receipt.
Q: Where is camp located?
Please see our Facility/Directions page.
Q: What is the easiest airport to fly into?
UGA is located 75 miles east of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Q: Is WiFi available during camp?
Yes, guests may access UGA_Visitors_Wifi while on campus.
Q: Do I need to upload a current physical for my camper?
YES! The University of Georgia requires every camper to have a physical on file in order for them to be able to participate in camp. The physical must have been completed within 1 year of the start date of camp and it must have a physician’s signature. If we do not have a valid copy of your camper’s physical, he/she will not be able to check in for camp. We also require parents/guardians to upload a copy of their insurance card in case an emergency hospital visit is necessary.
Q: What form do I upload and where can I upload it?
If you have a physical that is signed by a physician and dated within 1 year of the start date of camp, you can upload the form from the doctor’s office. Alternatively, you can download this form and have your physician sign & date it. Once you have a completed physical form, you can upload it to your Camp Network account (created when you signed up) by logging in here and then clicking Action---Upload Documents. We ask that you upload or send your completed physical or form at least one week prior to the start of camp.
Q: Where do I go to check in?
If entering through the main front doors of the Ramsey Student Center, you will want to walk through the turnstiles at the front desk and take an immediate left down the long hallway with the main weight room on your left. The UGA volleyball offices and volleyball arena are located at the end of this hallway. Don’t hesitate to ask Ramsey Center staff or volleyball camp staff if you get lost!
Q: What UGA dormitory will be utilized for the overnight camps? Will linens be provided?
TBD
Address: TBD
24-hour front desk: TBD
Q: Can parents watch camp sessions?
There are spectator viewing areas inside the facility for parents and guests to watch camps/clinics. Ramsey Center facility staff will be on-site to answer any questions. If a camper prefers to be escorted outside of the building upon the completion of the camp/clinic to meet his/her parent or guardian, a camp staff member can escort him/her.
Q: Can I park on campus?
Visitor parking information can be found here. East Campus Deck is the closest parking garage to the Ramsey Center.
Q: What happens if my child gets hurt? Do you have a trainer in the gym?
There will be an athletic trainer on site that will handle any and all medical needs for the campers. Please be sure to be as detailed as possible when filling out your camper’s medical information during registration so that we may be prepared to manage his/her needs.
Q: Am I able to sign up for emergency alerts from UGA’s campus?
Campus affiliates, including parents, can sign up to receive UGA Alert emergency messages by visiting http://ugaalert.uga.edu and clicking on the "Parents and Affiliate Login" button. From there, they will be taken to the Smart 911 UGA Alert page to create an account. Anyone who tries to create an account and gets an error message about their email address already being used should log in with their existing account information or click the "forgot password" link to reset their password. Some parents may have existing accounts if they live in a city that also uses this system for emergency notifications. They will be able to add UGA emergency messages to their existing account.
Q: What should my camper do if he/she exhibits symptoms of a concussion while at camp?
Please review this PDF on concussion safety prior to attending camp. See our athletic trainer immediately if possible symptoms occur.
Q: What are the emergency procedures at the facility?
EAPs for the Ramsey Student Center can be accessed here.
Q: My child is below the grade range for a camp – can I still sign him/her up?
No, all camps have specific grade/age qualifications. The registration software will not allow you to register someone who does not fall within that range. Any camp with a specific cutoff must be adhered to based on the camper's age and grade.
Q: Can I purchase UGA Volleyball gear?
The camp store will be open before and after camp at the facility. See a camp staffer for details! Cash and Venmo accepted.
Q: What is a commuter?
Commuters do not receive pre-arranged lodging for camp. This means they will need to be dropped off prior to the start of camp each day and picked up after the end of camp each day.
Q: If there are questions or concerns about UGA's Program and Activities Serving Minors, who should I contact?
Anyone who has questions or concerns about the protection of minors involved in UGA programs/activities can contact the Camp Director and/or UGA’s Director of Compliance for Programs and Activities Serving Minors at [email protected] or 706-542-7255.
Q: Do I need to purchase the additional $2.99 fee to receive SMS text messages through the registration site?
No, this is optional. Please provide your phone number and the camper's phone number on the registration questions and we will contact you that way if necessary for no additional fee.