About Us

Welcome to the best camps and conferences experience in Metro-Atlanta! Our modern facilities blend comfort with the beauty of nature. With two campuses designed to inspire collaboration and growth, we support a wide variety of interests. Our one-stop-shop approach makes planning easy, so you can focus on learning, connecting and making lasting memories.

Overnight Camps and Conferences Inquiry Form

Click here to submit a contact form through our portal.

 

Advantages

  • The KSU Overnight Experiences team works diligently to ensure your planning process is as smooth as possible through our one-stop-shop model. 
  • Experience modern and comfortable living at our secure campus community, with a range of fully furnished suite-style, apartment-style and traditional housing options. 
  • Booking your stay has never been easier! Our streamlined Event Portal handles everything from inquiries to paperwork. Simply create an account, complete our interest form and our team will guide you through the rest.
  • Just 15 miles north of Atlanta, KSU offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to top attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.

Planning Your Stay 

Need help on how to plan your overnight camps and conferences? Click here!

Lodging

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Kennesaw Campus

The Summit

Welcome to The Summit, our newest community located on the south side of the Kennesaw Campus, across from the Bailey Athletic Complex. This suite-style residence hall boasts spacious double bedroom floor plans. Each floor of The Summit offers ample community space and kitchenettes with a sink area and microwave.

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Amenities

Room

  • Twin-size XL bed
  • Wardrobe with two drawers
  • Additional storage underneath bed
  • Computer desk with chair
  • Shared bathroom
  • WiFi

Community

  • Elevator access
  • Large lounges with TVs on each floor
  • Lounges at the end of each hallway
  • Private meeting rooms on the first floor
  • Fully furnished kitchen on the first floor
  • Laundry room 
  • Café on-site (not included in contracted dining)

 

University Village Suites

 Located on the north side of the Kennesaw Campus, University Village Suites is a community of suite-style apartments. In this building, you will enjoy convenient access to Peace Café, and the rest of the campus is just a walk across the pedestrian bridge.

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Amenities

Room

  • Twin-size XL bed
  • Three-drawer dresser
  • Computer desk with entertainment shelf and chair
  • Private shared bathroom
  • Kitchenette with microwave and built-in bar with stools
  • WiFi

Community

  • Elevator access
  • Fully furnished kitchens on the second and fourth floors
  • Laundry room
  • Multipurpose rooms and lounges on each floor
  • Café on-site (not included in contracted dining)

 

 

University Village

Located on the north side of the Kennesaw Campus and just a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the main part of campus, University Village is a community of apartment-style units. Each premium apartment is equipped with a full kitchen with appliances, a washer/dryer, dishwasher and fully furnished living rooms.

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floor plan

Amenities

Room

  • Private bedroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Full-size XL bed
  • Four-drawer dresser
  • Built-in computer desk with bookshelves
  • Wifi

 

Community

  • Elevator access
  • Study rooms
  • Lounge areas

 

 

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Marietta Campus

Hornet Village

Hornet Village is one of two suite-style communities on the Marietta Campus. Both phases of Hornet Village offer spacious, double bedroom floor plans. In this building, you are close to many of the Marietta Campus offerings such as Stingers and the multi-use field at the center of campus.

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Amenities

Room

  • Twin-size XL bed
  • Dresser
  • Computer desk with chair
  • Shared bathroom
  • WiFi

Community

  • Elevator access
  • Large lounge on the first floor with couches and a TV
  • Laundry room
  • Multipurpose rooms on each floor for small gatherings

 

 

Howell Hall 

Howell Hall is centrally located on the Marietta Campus. This five-story residence hall features traditional double-occupancy units. Newly renovated in 2021, the residence hall offers fully furnished bedrooms, a spacious lounge area on the first floor and large community bathrooms on each floor.

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Amenities

Room

  • Twin-size XL bed
  • Wardrobe with two drawers
  • Computer desk with entertainment shelf and chair
  • WiFi

Community

  • Elevator access
  • Large lounge on the first floor with couches and a TV
  • Laundry room
  • Multipurpose rooms on each floor for small gatherings
  • Communal bathrooms on each floor

Lodging Rates Coming Soon!

Please note we accept lodging preferences; however, building assignments depend on availability and scheduling. Rates are based on single or double occupancy.

 

Packing List

All rooms are fully furnished with dressers, desks with chairs and a Twin-size XL* or Full-size XL bed.

*Bed sizes are listed under the amenities section for each community.

We Provide: 

  • Shower curtains
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans and bags

What to Bring: 

  • Bedding
  • Towels
  • Toiletries (including hand soap)
  • Prescribed medication

Dining

Savor the flavor at our campus dining spots, each designed with your cravings in mind. On the Kennesaw Campus, The Commons dining hall offers nine stations to explore. On the Marietta Campus, enjoy a more intimate setting with six distinct stations, each providing a unique culinary experience. From gluten-free to vegan options, we've got your preferences covered with clear allergen labels for worry-free dining. Don’t forget to quench your thirst with our Coca-Cola Freestyle machines — they have the perfect sip for every mood. 
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Daily Menu

Sample Menus

Breakfast

  • Biscuits
  • Condiments
  • Grits or Oatmeal
  • Pancakes or Breakfast Potatoes
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Sausage or Bacon
  • Three Cereal Options
  • Whole Fruit
  • Yogurt

Note: Breakfast service requires a minimum commitment of 75 persons for Stingers or The Commons.

 

Lunch & Dinner

  • One Grill & Pizza Option
  • Salad Bar
  • Desserts
  • Hot Meal Option: Two Proteins, One Starch and Two Vegetables

The menu will be customized to suit the size of the group and the number of guests dining during each meal period.

Summer 2025 Dining Rates

 

Programming

event spaces

KSU offers professional meeting spaces and versatile facilities on both campuses, equipped with reliable WiFi and private environments. Our premier athletic fields, indoor courts and multipurpose areas cater to sports camps, training sessions, team-building and creative workshops, accommodating groups of all sizes.

Event Spaces

Kennesaw Campus

Multipurpose Rooms

Auditoriums and Classrooms

Convocation Center

Conference Rooms

Lobbies

Computer Labs

Marietta Campus

Event Center

Auditoriums and Classrooms

Outdoor Amphitheater

Theater

Ballrooms

Lobbies

 

Spaces vary by capacity. All spaces can be equipped with projection, sound and computer connectivity.

 

Room Types Rates*
Classroom $100
Auditorium $300
Conference Room $100
Event Center $500
Room Types Rates*
Computer Lab $250
Theater $2000
Atrium $300
Ampitheater $500

*Our team will work with you to provide customized pricing based on factors such as group size, organization type, availability and specific needs. 
Please note that rates may change, and not all event space options are listed.

Recreational Spaces

Kennesaw Campus

Siegel Rec Center

State-of-art facility with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

  • Multipurpose Activity Court (MAC)
  • Sports Park
  • Multiple field options for outdoor and athletic programming
  • Locker rooms available

Marietta Campus

Recreation and Wellness Center

Newly renovated facility with a two-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, etc. 

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Multiple field options for outdoor and athletic programming
  • Locker rooms available

Recreation Space Reservations Guidelines and Procedures

 

Charter services and equipment rentals are available! 

Charter Services

Enhance your visit to local attractions with the convenience of the Big Owl Bus. Enjoy seamless travel and skip the hassle of transportation planning while fully experiencing KSU.

Click Here for Charter Rates and Policies 

Charters are limited to a 50-mile radius from the Kennesaw and Marietta student centers. Overnight charters are not available. Charter requests must be for at least three hours, with a maximum of 12 hours, including up to eight hours of drive time.

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Charter availability depends on demand. If we can't meet your request, we'll offer information on other local charter services.

 

Policies and Procedures

Programs Serving Minors

If a group operates a program or activity that provides care, custody or control of minors, the Permit Holder must comply with all requirements of the Institution's policy on programs serving minors.
Programs Serving Minors Policy

Chaperone Ratios

Ages 4-5: 1 adult for every 5 participants

Ages 5-8: 1 adult for every 6 participants

Ages 9- 14: 1 adult for every 8 participants

Ages 15-17: 1 adult for every 10 participants

 

KSU Safety and Security

1 campus safety police officer is required for every 250 people gathering in a single space at a given time (i.e. parent night, parent presentation, etc.)

Camps with participant count above 250 will not be required to have an officer onsite daily for camp operations

Check-in/Check-outs are excluded, unless otherwise specified

 

Payments

25% of the total amount is due at the time the contract is signed.

Insurance

The licensee shall obtain and maintain Commercial Liability Insurance at its own cost. This insurance must include, but is not limited to, personal and contractual liability coverage. The minimum limits for this insurance are $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in aggregate. The policy must cover the licensee's use of the licensed premises and be issued by a company legally authorized to conduct business in Georgia.

Additionally, the licensee shall obtain and maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance at its own cost, with the following minimum limits:

Workers Compensation: 
  • Bodily Injury by Accident: $100,000 per employee
  • Bodily Injury by Disease: $100,000 per employee
  • Bodily Injury by Disease: $500,000 policy limit

 

Housing Policies

  • No alcohol or drugs may be consumed or brought onto the Licensed Premises.
  • No smoking or tobacco use is permitted in any room or apartment or in KSU’s buildings.
  • No firearms, weapons, ammunition (except as specifically allowed by applicable federal or state law), fireworks, explosives or highly flammable materials are permitted within KSU’s buildings or on KSU’s property.
  • Except for service animals, no animals are permitted in rooms or apartments or in KSU’s buildings without prior written permission from Housing and Residence Life (HRL).
  • No hot plates or cooking appliances are permitted in rooms or apartments. Cooking may be allowed in kitchen areas only (if applicable).
  • No remodeling or renovating of rooms or furniture will be permitted, including, but not limited to, tampering with electrical or mechanical fixtures, placing of antennas or appliances out of windows or removing or adding furniture without permission from HRL.
  • No alterations whatsoever of the rooms or apartments are permitted, including attaching any objects with adhesives, nails or screws without permission from HRL.
  • No tampering with or removal of windows or window screens from any part of any building within the Licensed Premises is permitted.
  • No tampering with the fire system or firefighting equipment is permitted.
  • No removal of lounge or common area furniture into individual rooms or apartments without permission from HRL.
  • No gambling or solicitation in any form is permitted.
  • No parking in the service or fire lanes adjacent to KSU’s buildings is permitted. 

The Housing Policies are a subset of the KSU Codes of Conduct and applies to all clients and guests utilizing Kennesaw State University facilities. Please know that this is not an exhaustive list of policies; however, all clients and guests shall abide by the rules and regulations found in the Residential Handbook and the KSU Codes of Conduct.

KSU Safety

Kennesaw State University’s Department of Public Safety and University Police is dedicated to ensuring a safe campus environment for residents, students and guests. All exterior doors, unit doors and room doors are equipped with electronic locks to enhance security during your stay.

Emergency

Dispatch (to request an officer): 470-578-6666 or 770-423-6666

If the campus VoIP phone system is not working properly, dial 770-423-6666 to call and request an officer.

Non-Emergency

Administrative: 470-578-6206

 

Text Line: 770-356-3866*

*Use the text line number to text message us only if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability; or if a voice call might otherwise be dangerous or impossible.

If you need a police, fire and/or EMS response to an emergency or other urgent incident and are able to make a voice call, you should always make a voice call if possible.

 

Non-Emergency E-mail: police@kennesaw.edu 

To Report a Tip Anonymously (non-emergency): Call our administrative number (470-578-6206) and tell the person who answers your phone call that you would like to leave an anonymous tip.

 

The LiveSafe App

The free LiveSafe app provides students, faculty and staff with a direct connection to campus police so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs. Its easy-to-use features help you stay safe every day and enable us to provide better protection for you.

Click Here for More Information
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