Leadership Challenge Events
Experience Norwich. Discover What You're Capable Of.
Challenge yourself. Find your purpose. Make your mark.
Each Leadership Challenge gives high school students the opportunity to discover Norwich through outdoor activities, physical challenges, teamwork, and cadet life.
You’ll challenge yourself alongside other prospective students, work with Norwich cadets and instructors, and get a closer look at how Norwich builds confidence, resilience, communication, and teamwork.
Whether you join us for a standalone Leadership Challenge Weekend or add a Leadership Challenge Experience to a select Open House, you’ll do more than learn about Norwich.
You'll experience it.
Activities may include:
- Hike Paine Mountain,
- Tackle the obstacle course,
- Rock climbing wall,
- Leadership Reaction Course,
- Physical fitness activities,
- Drill and ceremony,
- and other team-based challenges.
Activities are subject to change by session.
Embrace the challenge of self-discovery, personal growth, and camaraderie.
Leadership Challenge Events offer hands-on challenges, leadership training, and the cadet experience, to help you build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships. Whether you're preparing for college on a military or civilian path, this program will push you beyond your limits and show you what you're capable of.
Choose Your Leadership Challenge Events
Quick Info
Who should attend?
Leadership Challenge Events are for current high school students, grades 9-12.
How much does an event cost?
Registration is only $100 (non-refundable) and, includes meals and lodging.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions or need more information, call 802-485-2001 or email the Norwich leadership team.
Email the leadership teamHear From Our Participants
How do cadets learn leadership? Here’s your chance to find out. You’ll train with cadets and certified instructors on the rappelling tower, the climbing wall, the leadership reaction course, and more during your training, developing leadership and communication skills, teamwork, and insight into cadet life. Wherever your path may take you, the leadership skills learned at Norwich will serve you well.
Madison
"Women’s Leadership Challenge Weekend was the main reason I chose Norwich University over any other military college...This supportive and positive environment made me feel like I was already part of the Norwich family, and I knew it was the right place for me."
Tori McNamara
“It was even more fun than I expected, and I made a bunch of new friends who share the same interests as me...I enjoyed meeting new people and stepping out of my comfort zone."
Castro Gonzalez
“I like the fact that it was both a college trip and the military style of things...The cadre was amazing, they motivated me to finish and didn't quit on me. This was an experience I won't forget.”
