Alumni Glamping Weekend
September 25-27, 2026
Great Smoky Mountains
Join fellow alumni of Davidson College for a weekend of renewal in the great outdoors...without the outdoors hassle.
We're partnering with Under Canvas to offer upscale, safari-inspired accommodations that allow you to experience the beauty of our national parks with the comfort of hotel amenities. Get OUTSIDE TOGETHER™ at Under Canvas®.
The Great Smoky Mountains Under Canvas site includes luxurious tents complete with beds, wood-burning stoves and access to either a bathhouse with private rooms or an en suite bathroom, depending on tent type.
Schedule
Whether you're a proud Davidson Outdoors alum or looking for a peaceful weekend of renewal in nature, this weekend is all about choosing your own adventure!
Join us for a Welcome Social Around the Firepit on Friday and an Alumni Community Dinner on Saturday. Apart from that, the weekend is yours – go for hikes, take yoga classes, soak up the fall foliage, explore the campground, or just kick back and catch up with your fellow Wildcats.
| Date & Time | Event |
| Friday, September 25 5 p.m. |
Welcome Social Around the Firepit |
| Saturday, September 26 ALL DAY |
OYO Time (hike, park exploration, utilize camp programming) |
| Saturday, September 26 6:30 p.m. |
Davidson Alumni Community Dinner |
| Sunday, September 27 10 a.m. |
Check Out |
Price varies by accommodations. All accommodations include the Alumni Community Dinner and Firepit Social, as well as meals for the weekend. For more details, visit the Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountain website.
| Accommodations | Details | Price |
| Deluxe Tent | 1 King Bed | $409.25/night |
| Suite Tent | 1 King Bed 1 Queen Pullout |
$559/night |
| Safari Tent King | 1 King Bed Shared Bathroom |
$309.50/night |
| Safari Tent Twins | 3 Twin Beds Shared Bathroom |
$309.50/night |