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Friday, February 26, 2027 at 3:00 PM until Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 10:30 AMEastern Standard Time UTC -05:00
Norwich University158 Harmon DrNorthfield, VT 05663United States
Beyond Your Average College Visit
Take part in this cadet lifestyle program for students interested in advancing their leadership skills through physical challenges.
For current high school students, grades 9-12
Leadership Challenge Weekend is 45 hours of action-packed leadership training and adventure showcasing our cadet lifestyle.
Activities may include our indoor climbing wall, hiking Paine Mountain, participating in the Leadership Reaction Course, water survival training, a physical fitness test, and drill and ceremony.
Advance your leadership skills and experience our cadet military lifestyle at the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of ROTC, and a distinguished Senior Military College.
Cost Registration is $100 and includes meals, lodging, uniforms & Norwich gear. Transportation A free shuttle is offered to students flying alone to Burlington International Airport (BTV). The student’s flight must arrive and depart from BTV. Flights must be scheduled to arrive before 2:00 p.m. on Friday and must be scheduled to depart after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Flight details must be submitted using the confirmation form (sent via email upon registration) no later than two weeks prior to the start of the event.
Please be aware that BTV is a small airport with limited services, and students may not stay overnight alone in the airport. There are no taxis or rideshare options in Northfield, VT, so transportation to and from campus must be arranged in advance.