Leadership Challenge Weekend

Leadership Challenge Weekend (LCW) is designed to expose the college bound student to life at the nation's first senior military college, while providing a worthwhile leadership experience through the development of individual leadership skills and teamwork. Students participate as members of a team during the course and receive instruction in leadership principles and effective communications. Students also participate the following:

  • Physical Fitness Training
  • Leadership Reaction Course
  • Olympic Challenge Course
  • Water Survival Training
  • Introduction to Rock Climbing

Weekend Activities

Friday night, students will begin the weekend by getting to know their teammates. There will also be a chance to attend an activity on campus with Norwich's current students. Saturday morning students rotate through the climbing wall and water survival skills training. The afternoon will include a trip through our leadership reaction course. Classes on effective communication, effective team leader, and effective team follower will be conducted during the day. That evening students will have the opportunity to watch the on campus movie. Sunday morning will be a team competition event through our Olympic Challenge Course, followed by an introduction to College Application and Scholarship benefits. After a small graduation ceremony we say goodbye to new found friends.

Prerequisites

You should only apply if you are interested in pursuing a college education, attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school and possess a 2.5 GPA or above. Junior ROTC Commanders are welcome to request up to 10 seats per weekend.

Upcoming Dates

  • Nov. 14-16, 2008 — November LCW is FULL
  • Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2009
  • Feb. 27- Mar. 1, 2009
  • March 27-29, 2009

Costs

There is a $50 fee for each participant. The fee will cover all meals, a t-shirt and certificate for completing the program. Your only other cost is travel to and from the University. The fee should be returned with the application, as space is limited to only 60 participants per session.

Request More Information or an Application

Those interested in more information on LCW may request more information online or download all required information in PDF Format:

Contact Information

Norwich University Office of Recruitment
27 ID White Ave.
Northfield, VT 05663
Phone: (802) 485-2531
Fax: (802) 485-2739
Email: nulcw@norwich.edu