Cost and Travel
How much will it cost?
The cost of attending the camp is $1,400 plus airfare. A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to secure your spot and will be applied to your camp tuition. Full payment due by May 1, 2026 and can be paid in installments.
Travel and arrival
Arrival information: Plan to arrive on campus no later than 4:30 pm on Sunday, June 14th, as camp will begin with an orientation event at 7pm. Staff will be available for dorm check-ins from noon-4:30 pm. More logistical details, including a campus map, will be sent via email upon your deposit.
Airport information: The two closest airports to Ave Maria are the Fort Myers Airport (RSW) and Ft. Lauderdale Airport (FLL). Our camp staff will provide transportation to and from these airports only for $50 per student each way. When booking your flight, please try for an arrival time of 3pm or earlier on Sunday, June 14th so that we can plan our shuttle runs efficiently.
Departure information: Campers must check out of the dorms on Saturday, June 27th by 12:00pm.
Staying in the area?
Lodging information: Campers may check in to the dorms beginning on Sunday at noon, but if parents will be staying in the area overnight, there are many hotels, airB&Bs, and condos in Naples. One of the closest to Ave Maria is:
Hampton Inn I-75 Naples
2630 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Naples, FL 34119
(239) 596-1299
Conveniently located at I-75 and Exit 111 Immokalee Road
Distance from Ave Maria University: 23 miles, about 35 minutes