Leadership Challenge Weekend
Experience the cadet military lifestyle.
Experience a weekend of self-discovery, personal growth, and camaraderie.
Through Leadership Challenge Weekend (LCW) hands-on challenges, leadership classes, and the cadet experience, you’ll 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.
LCW 2026
LCW 2025
October 24 to 26, 2025
Quick Info
Who can attend?
LCW is for current high school students, grades 9-12.
How much does it 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 teamLCW is 43 hours of action-packed leadership training and adventure, showcasing our cadet lifestyle. Students will develop their leadership skills, practice teamwork, play in the Cyber War Room, and hear from outstanding leaders.
Activities may include training on the indoor climbing wall, hiking Paine Mountain, participating in the Leadership Reaction Course, water survival training, a physical fitness test, and drill and ceremony. From the climbing wall to the Cyber War Room, this is a weekend you will never forget.
Advance your leadership skills and experience our cadet military lifestyle at the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of ROTC, and the only private Senior Military College.
LCW October 24 to 26, 2025 | Women's LCW January 30 to February 1, 2026 |
LCW February 20-22, 2026 | LCW March 27-29, 2026 |
Hear From Our LCW 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 event truly inspired me and made a significant impact on my decision. The experience was so empowering and transformative that it solidified my choice to attend Norwich."
"Norwich was the only military college I visited where everyone was genuinely kind and welcoming. Every person I met had a smile on their face and took the time to talk to me about the school...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
“I learned how to speak in a room full of people more confidently. I learned a lot about my future. I enjoyed meeting new people and stepping out of my comfort zone.”
"It was even more fun than I expected, and I made a bunch of new friends who share the same interests as me. LCW is a great way to bring people with the same interests together and have a ton of fun too."
Castro Gonzalez
“My experience was extremely fun, educational, and eye-opening. This experience shows me how much I want to go here. I love how devoted the cadets are to this school.”
“I like the fact that it was both a college trip and the military style of things. I really learned a lot, and we had things to do all day. The cadre was amazing, they motivated me to finish and didn't quit on me. This was an experience I won't forget.”
