July 27–31, 2026
Registration Fee: $27
Recharge. Reconnect. Prepare for Fall.

Fall semester has a way of sneaking up like a raccoon at a campsite.

One minute you’re enjoying summer, and the next you’re rebuilding your syllabus, answering student emails, organizing your LMS, and wondering why you didn’t start sooner.

Camp Adjunct is here to help you change that.

This virtual summer camp is designed specifically for adjunct professors, lecturers, and instructors who want to enter the fall semester with more clarity, confidence, and practical systems in place.

No boring faculty webinar energy here.

This is summer camp meets semester prep.

What Is Camp Adjunct?

Camp Adjunct is a 5-day virtual camp experience where adjunct faculty come together to prepare for the fall semester in a fun, practical, and supportive environment.

Throughout the week, you’ll work on your course planning, teaching strategies, classroom systems, and first-week preparation so you can begin the semester feeling ready instead of rushed.

You’ll also connect with other adjuncts who understand what it’s like to balance teaching, work, and real life.
Camp Dates and Times

Camp Dates:
July 27–31, 2026

Opening Campfire
Monday, July 27, 2026
7:00 PM–8:15 PM CST

We’ll kick off camp around the virtual campfire with introductions, camp orientation, community connection, and your teaching “North Star” for the fall semester.

Tuesday–Friday Camp Sessions
July 28–31, 2026
11:30 AM–1:00 PM CST each day

Each session will include practical teaching content, guided planning time, camp challenges, and opportunities to connect with your cabin group.


What We'll Cover

Monday: Opening Campfire
Arrive at camp, meet your fellow campers, get oriented, and set your teaching intention for fall.

Tuesday: Curriculum Camp
Map out your course, strengthen your syllabus, and create a realistic plan for the semester.

Wednesday: Teaching Trail
Learn how to use the Experiential Learning Cycle to create teaching strategies that help students participate, reflect, connect, and apply.

Thursday: Base Camp
Build simple systems for grading, communication, planning, and weekly teaching tasks so your course does not take over your life.

Friday: Camp Closing Ceremonies and Awards
Pull everything together, finalize your first week launch plan, celebrate your progress, and leave with a clear path forward.   We’ll also have some fun awards

You'll Walk Away With...

  • A clearer fall semester plan
  • A stronger course roadmap
  • Ideas for improving student engagement
  • Practical teaching systems to save time
  • A first-week launch plan
  • Camp-style digital badges
  • Connection with other adjunct faculty
  • More confidence heading into fall
Who Should Attend?

Camp Adjunct is for:

  • Adjunct professors
  • Lecturers
  • Part-time faculty
  • Industry professionals teaching on the side
  • New adjuncts preparing for their first semester
  • Experienced adjuncts who want better systems
  • Instructors balancing teaching with full-time work, family, and real life
This camp is especially for you if you’ve ever thought:
“I love teaching, but I need a better way to manage all of this.”
Registration Fee

Camp Adjunct registration is only $27.
That includes access to the full virtual camp experience, all live sessions, planning activities, camp challenges, and digital camp materials.
 
Why Join Camp Adjunct?

Because fall semester is coming whether you prepare for it or not.

Camp Adjunct gives you the time, space, structure, and support to prepare before the semester rush begins. Instead of scrambling alone, you’ll spend one focused week building a better plan alongside people who get it. Join us for Camp Adjunct and walk into fall with less chaos and more confidence.

Camp Adjunct
 July 27–31, 2026
 Registration Fee: $27

REMEMBER...
You do not need to reinvent your teaching life every semester. You need a plan, a few strong systems, and a community that understands the adjunct road.

Come to camp.
Let’s get you ready for fall.


Meet Your Camp Director: Dr. Melissa Oden



Dr. Melissa Oden is a Public health practitioner, adjunct professor, and founder of The Adjunct Collective. For over a decade, Dr. Oden has worked at the intersection of systems, structure, and real-world outcomes. She knows firsthand what adjunct life looks like behind the scenes—and what it takes to make it sustainable.  Her work focuses on helping adjunct professors take control of their workload, manage their time, and build smarter systems that actually work in real life.