Where do I begin about FPC. 

It was wonderful to get to know some of my classmates before coming to campus.  Other Freshman that I know are disappointed that they didn’t get to do FPC, because we had already developed great friends in the first week!

 ~Ned Young

JE’09

Where is FPC being held?

FPC will again be at the amazing grounds of Camp Awosting.  For more Info about Camp Awosting, go to the Camp Awosting Page of this site.

When is FPC?

FPC is being held from Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28, 2009. Registration begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, August 26 and runs until 11:00 am on campus at Phelps Gate.

How much does FPC cost?

The cost for FPC in 2008 will be $215.   Your fee includes everything: meals, transportation, lodging, and good times . Limited financial assistance is available (not associated with the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office!) For more information email yalefpc@gmail.com.

What should I bring to FPC?

You should bring a sleeping bag (it can get pretty chilly, even in August), warm clothes, a pillow, informal clothing, rain gear, a swimsuit, towel, toiletries, bug spray, suntan lotion, and a flashlight. Frisbees, etc. are a bonus. Remember, we’re at camp.

What about my stuff?

Yale room keys won't be available until we get back from FPC. If you can, bring only your camp gear when you arrive, and have the rest delivered to you. Yale also offers UPS shipment.

Will I have time to move in?

Yale registration runs 9-5, and we get back at 12:30 pm. You'll have plenty of time for all the first-day hustle and bustle.

Is there anywhere on the Yale Campus for me to store stuff while I am away at FPC? Can I put it in my freshman year room? 

Yale dorm keys will not be available until we return from FPC. If possible, bring only your “camp gear” with you when you arrive, and have the rest of your belongings delivered on Friday. You can also have them shipped by UPS according to the instructions Yale sends you. In addition, limited storage space may be available.

The Chaplins Office, FPC, and Yale University assume no legal responsibility for the safety of personal property of those attending FPC. Your belongings will be readily available when we return from FPC. If your parents are helping you move in, they should be at Yale around noon on Friday.

How do I get to Yale from Hartford, LaGuardia, JFK and/or Newark? Furthermore, what should I do when I get to Yale?

Connecticut Limousine offers service from Hartford, LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports to New Haven. The New Haven train and bus stations are a $5 cab ride away from Phelps Gate. For Cabs when in the New Haven area, call 777-7777. 

Arrive at Phelps Gate on College Street and proceed to Old Campus for registration between 9am and 11:00am on Wednesday, August 26 . Please be prompt—we want to leave for the camp site as soon as possible.

 For travel links, go to the “Helpful Links” page on this site.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

You can e-mail the 2008 FPC counselors at yalefpc@gmail.com for more information.