Leadership Challenge Weekend (LCW)
Experience the cadet military lifestyle
Experience a weekend of self-discovery, personal growth, and camaraderie. Through 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.
Quick Info
Who Can Attend?
LCW is for current high school students, grades 9-12.
How Much Does It Cost?
Registration is only $100 (nonrefundable) and includes meals and lodging.
What If I Have More Questions?
If you have questions or need more information, call 802-485-2001 or email nuleadership@norwich.edu
Leadership Challenge Weekend is 43 hours of action-packed leadership training and adventure showcasing our cadet lifestyle. Students will develop their leadership skills, practice teamwork, play in our Cyber War Room, and hear from outstanding leaders.
Activities may include training on our 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 a distinguished Senior Military College.
Leadership Challenge Weekend October 24 to 26, 2025 | Women's Leadership Challenge Weekend January 29 to 31, 2026 |
Leadership Challenge Weekend February 19-21, 2026 Registration will become available on July 15th. | Leadership Challenge Weekend March 27-29, 2026 Registration will become available on July 15th. |
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."
Lilly Kinney:
“I learned how to speak in a room full of people more confidentially. I learned a lot about my future. I enjoyed meeting new people and stepping out of my comfort zone.” 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. LCW is a great way to bring people with the same interests together and have a ton of fun too."
Luke Boland:
“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.” Castro Gonzalez “I like the fact that it was both a college trip 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.”
