It's a Campus Sleep-Out!
Let's sleep under the stars, shall we?
The President’s Office is hosting the first-ever Colorado College campus sleep-out! Join your fellow Tigers for a night of games, movie-watching, s’mores, and stargazing on Tava Quad.
The fun begins Friday, Sept. 13., at 6 p.m. First, come pick your favorite spot on the lawn to set down your sleeping bag. Then, head over to Washburn Field to cheer on the CC men’s soccer team as they take on Ohio Northern University (or stick around on the quad — maybe start up some lawn games?)
We’ll come back together at 9 p.m. for an outdoor movie screening, followed by an indulgent late-night breakfast at 11 p.m. Spend the evening telling ghost stories around the firepits, roasting s’mores, or playing card games by the light of your headlamps. Search for constellations in the sky until your eyelids get heavy. It'll be an unforgettable experience with your CC community as we kick off this new academic year.
Students, faculty, and staff are all invited to attend. We hope to see you there!
We are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to support the Campus Sleep-Out! Sign up for an available volunteer position here, and refer to CC's employee volunteering policy for guidance in flexing your normal working hours to support this college event.
Schedule
| 6-7 p.m. | Arrive and set up your space! Tava Quad (overflow on Worner Quad) |
| 7-9 p.m. | CC Men's Soccer vs. Ohio Northern University Washburn Field Lawn games, arts and crafts Tava Quad |
| 9-11 p.m. | Outdoor movie screening: Inside Out 2 Tava Quad |
| 11 p.m. | Late-night breakfast |
| Midnight | Quiet hours begin |
| 9 a.m. (Saturday morning!) | Rise and shine! Time to pack up — the quad must be cleared by 9 a.m. |
FAQs
Who can attend?
This event is open to Colorado College students, faculty, and staff only. Attendees may be required to show a Gold Card to confirm affiliation with CC.
What should (and shouldn’t) I bring?
This isn’t tent camping — we’ll be sleeping in the open air!
- Required: Sleeping bag, Gold Card, and comfy clothes (bring plenty of warm layers — remember this is Colorado in the fall, and it can get chilly at night!)
- Recommended: Sleeping pad or mat, ground tarp, extra blanket and/or towel, camp or beach chair, water bottle, flashlight or headlamp (small flashlights will be provided, but you may also want to bring your own).
- Just for fun: Glowsticks, a deck of cards, yard games, your guitar, a journal, a book to read!
- Prohibited: Tents; portable speakers; coolers; candles; portable stoves, grills, or firepits; animals (other than service animals); weapons; alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. We also recommend leaving behind valuables or anything you don't want to get wet in case of unexpected weather. This list is not exhaustive — as for all on-campus events, please refer to The Pathfinder for all prohibited items.
Yes! Outdoor Ed will have sleeping bags and sleeping pads available to borrow onsite (no charge, no need to reserve in advance). Pickup will begin around 8:30 p.m. We have about 100 sleeping bags and pads — first-come, first-served.
What are the food and drink options? Can I bring my own snacks?
In addition to the late-night breakfast served at 11 p.m., we will have s’mores stations (and firepits) going for most of the night! We will also have hydration stations and movie snacks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks and water bottles, but coolers are not allowed. The Tiger Bites food truck will be roaming earlier in the evening — bring your Gold Card for this option.
Will there be security if I leave my belongings unattended? What about overnight?
Yes — Campus Safety, Student Life, and other college staff will be monitoring the sleep-out area throughout the evening and overnight.
Will we have access to bathrooms?
Yes, Armstrong and South Hall will remain open overnight for restroom access.
What if it rains?
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for good weather — no one wants to sleep outside in the rain! If we do have inclement weather, we’ll move the movie screening and late-night breakfast indoors, likely to Worner Campus Center or Kathryn Mohrman Theatre. (In this case, there will be no sleepover — festivities will end around midnight).
Have more questions? Email campusactivities@coloradocollege.edu.