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1 school use the "Fighting Camels" mascot.
Most common states: Kentucky (1)
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The Fighting Camels mascot is definitely one of the more unique and intriguing ones out there. Used by Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, this mascot has a fascinating backstory. The name "Camels" originated in the early 1920s, reportedly from a comment made to the school's founder, Dr. James Archibald Campbell, suggesting he should "get a hump on" him, which he interpreted as being called a camel🐫. This nickname was later enhanced to "Fighting Camels" in the 1970s to reflect the school's competitive spirit and determination. The Fighting Camels symbolize resilience and toughness, making them a proud emblem for the university's athletic teams. Despite not being native to North Carolina, these camels have earned their place in the hearts of fans and athletes alike, and their motto "ROLL HUMPS!" is a fun twist on the traditional sports cheers🏆.
Hear how the Fighting Camels fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Fighting Camels banner across Kentucky. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Riley Vargas
Kentucky Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kentucky. With 1 schools per million residents, the Fighting Camels is part of daily conversations here.”
Morgan Lopez
Kentucky Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Fighting Camels delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Diaz
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Fighting Camels mascot across 1 state.
The Fighting Camels shows up most in Kentucky (1). Ky also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Fighting Camels as a Animal, Mammal, and Fighting mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Fighting Camels most often (1 schools).