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First-Year Leadership Retreat

Calling all first year and transfer听Screaming听Eagles!听

The Student Life Office is excited to share a听brand-new听program that invites first year听and transfer听students at 缅北强奸 to engage in an off-campus leadership focused retreat that will be held at the YMCA鈥檚 Camp Carson, supported by our equally new, O鈥橠aniel Leadership Academy.听听

The听First-Year听Leadership Retreat听(FYLR), will听be听held from听October 23rd to the 25th, 2026 and will be an opportunity for new students to spend time in a new space, make connections with other students interested in holistic growth, learn from professionals about characteristics of leadership, participate in small groups led by student mentors and of course have fun!

A yellow-orange acorn shape with a red perimeter. Overtop the shape is text that reads "Fall Leadership First Year Retreat" as well as an outline of a campfire and leaf. Above the logo reads "O'Daniel Leadership Academy"

What You Need to Know

The retreat will be held from October 23rd to the 25th at Camp Carson located in Princeton, IN.

Cost for registration is $50 per student, which includes:

  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Meals
  • Activities
  • Program materials
  • Exclusive retreat swag!

Yes! The Student Life Office aims for all students to be able to take advantage of opportunities to be involved and grow while they are here at 缅北强奸. To reduce barriers, a fee waiver application is available for the First-Year Leadership Retreat (FYLR). An approved fee waiver application would allow for a student to register for the retreat at no cost.听

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Waiver Eligibility:

Students may qualify for a retreat registration fee waiver if they meet one of the following criteria:

  • Indiana 21st Century Scholars

  • Students who qualify for standardized test fee waivers

  • Military veterans and their dependents

  • Pell Grant Recipients

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Fee Waiver Process:

Students who believe they may qualify for a fee waiver should follow the steps below:

  1. Wait before completing the Retreat Registration.Do not register before receiving a decision.

  2. Submit your fee waiver application.

  3. Upload required documentation.听Supporting documentation must be provided to verify eligibility.

  4. Wait for review and a decision.听Student Life Office staff will review your request and send a status update via email.

  5. Complete next steps

    1. If approved: Complete registration using the link provided in your approval email.

    2. If denied: Complete the retreat registration here.

Please note that students who pay the registration fee before requesting a waiver, or before receiving a decision, will not be refunded, even if they are later determined to be eligible.

Each student will stay in a cabin with other students, where they will have their own bunk, and access to a shared restroom with a separate shower house just听steps听away.听

A packing list will be provided for all registrants ahead of the retreat.

All buildings and cabins are ADA compliant with the main paths between cabins, shower houses, the dining hall, and conference lodge being paved. A golf cart will be available for those needing听assistance听traveling to other camp locations that require gravel or dirt paths.听

All meals will be provided on site.  

Students with dietary restrictions or allergies should indicate them in their registration form to ensure alternative options will be available when necessary. 

Activities will include听large group sessions indoors, small group sessions both indoors and outdoors,听high-ropes听obstacle courses, campfires, hiking,听and group games.听

Alternative engagement opportunities if the听aforementioned activities听are not possible for attendees听will be provided based on ability.听

The following is a loose itinerary of the retreat;听a more detailed schedule of sessions and activities will be shared with registrants.听

Friday, October 23rd听

  • 11:00 AM:听Depart听from Campus听

  • 12:00 PM: Check in to Bunks听

  • 12:30 PM: Lunch听

  • 1:30 PM 鈥� 6:15PM: Activities and Sessions听

  • 6:15 PM: Dinner听

  • 7:00 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM: Activities and Session plus a campfire!听

Saturday, October 24th听听

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast听

  • 9:00 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM: Activities and Sessions听

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch听

  • 1:00 PM 鈥� 6:00PM: Activities and Sessions听

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner听

  • 6:45 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM: Activities and Sessions听

Sunday, October 25th听听

  • 8:30 AM: Breakfast听

  • 9:30 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM: Activities and Sessions听

  • 12:00 PM: Pack Up听

  • 12:15 PM:听Depart听Camp听Carson听

  • 1:15听PM: Return to Campus听

Students who may miss class to attend will be provided with a letter of justification to provide to their professors. 

Each student听is responsible for听communicating absences to their instructors and coordinating completion of their assignments ahead of the retreat.听

The image depicts the inside of a camp cabin including wood floors and walls, and built in bunk beds.

Inside of Fenneman Cabins

A peek into the cozy atmosphere inside the Fenneman Cabins at Camp Carson where students will stay while at the retreat.

The image depicts the top of a climbing tower that uses ropes and harnesses to traverse.

Glimpse of the Alpine Tower

Students will test their courage and strength when climbing the Alpine Tower located on camp grounds. Alternate activities will be provided for students that may be unable to participate based on individual ability.

The image depicts a large meeting space with wood floors and walls and large windows. The room is empty.

Eddie Edwards Lodge

This is where students will come together with mentors and professionals to learn, connect, and grow as leaders during their time at camp.

The image depicts many people seated at round tables enjoying a meal. Along the ceiling hangs flags representing different countries around the world.

The Dining Hall

Sharing food is a key component of community building, the dining hall is where all meals for retreat attendants will be served included in their registration cost.

The image is a bird's eye view of Camp Carson's property and includes labels for each building and activity available on site.

A Birds Eye View

Familiarize yourself with the grounds of Camp Carson and envision yourself here this Fall.

Connect With
O'Daniel Leadership Academy

(812) 228-5107