Anchor Camp
All spots for Anchor Camp 2024 have been filled.
Established in 2000, Anchor Camp is one of Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi’s traditions designed specifically to help first-year students become Islanders.
Anchor Camp helps first-year students meet new people, make new friends, learn about the Island University and transition successfully from high school to college.
TAMU-CC Anchor Camp
Find your Anchor! Anchor Camp welcomes First Year Islanders to Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi each year for the purpose of giving them an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be an Islander in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. At Anchor Camp, camper interact with current Islanders and their peers through small group facilitation, social interaction and in-depth activities that create a sense of community before starting their new life on The Island.
Finding Your Anchor is an expression we use to explain finding your place in college. To find your anchor means to find your home away from home. Your anchor is there to help you when you need it and to keep you grounded when college life gets rough. You can find your anchor in many different ways. For some, it may be a student organization, friends, family, faith, etc. It’s all about what you feel you need in your life to help you through college. We are here to help you find your anchor and teach you about Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi along the way!
Our Mission
The mission of Anchor Camp is to generate an open and welcoming environment for first-year Islanders to learn about life at TAMU-CC. The Anchor Camp Staff is committed to providing guidance for incoming first-years during their transition into college. At Anchor Camp, campers interact with new and current Islanders through small group facilitation, social interaction, and in-depth activities that create a sense of community before starting their new life on The Island.
Our Values
Community
Friendship
Tradition
Guidance
Acceptance