Norwich University

School Notes Overview:

Military colleges have a long and proud tradition in American history and were not designed solely for students planning military careers. They prepare students to become competent and responsible citizens. Norwich was the first private military college in the country, established in 1819. Our founder, Captain Alden Partridge, understood that structured military lifestyle combined with rigorous academics would benefit those pursuing careers in both the military world and the private sector. His vision resulted in the creation of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). As the birthplace of ROTC, Norwich houses all four branches of the armed services - Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force - as.....

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School Overview:

County Washington County, VT
Program Name Future Leader Camp
Program Type Leadership development
Number of Students 80 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Grades 9 - 11
First Session Start Date June 26
First Session End Date July 9
Second Session Start Date July 17
Second Session End Date July 30
First Program Weeks 2 weeks
Program Director Lieutenant Colonel Skip Davison
Campus Area 1200 acres
Founding Year 1819
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • Military colleges have a long and proud tradition in American history and were not designed solely for students planning military careers. They prepare students to become competent and responsible citizens. Norwich was the first private military college in the country, established in 1819. Our founder, Captain Alden Partridge, understood that structured military lifestyle combined with rigorous academics would benefit those pursuing careers in both the military world and the private sector. His vision resulted in the creation of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). As the birthplace of ROTC, Norwich houses all four branches of the armed services - Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force - as well as a Coast Guard commission track.
  • The Future Leader Camp (FLC) is a two-week summer program dedicated to developing the leadership potential of current high school students. FLC provides participants with a challenging and meaningful adventure camp experience while building an understanding of small group leadership techniques, leadership ethics, teamwork, problem-solving and effective communication.
  • During the first week of training, a typical day beings at 5:30am and includes morning physical fitness training, followed by three training sessions that range from one to four hours. The morning and afternoon sessions focus on individual and team skills. Activities include rappelling, rope bridging, orienteering, paintball and CPR. Evening sessions focus on interactive classroom instruction. In a relaxed environment, participants watch a documentary and discuss the accomplishments of Sir Ernest Shackleton from a leadership prospective.
  • The second week of camp builds on the skills developed during the first. Participants confront physical challenges including climbing and rappelling the cliffs of Deer Leap Mountain. Participants experience and learn wilderness survival skills during a three-day in the woods overnight exercise. These skills are then put to the test during the Team Challenge Course. Teams spend their final days competing in the Olympic Challenge Course, a drill competition and skit night!
  • Participants are welcome to relax, play horseshoes or volleyball, or hike up Mount Elmore and enjoy the scenic views provided by the 219-acre lake while the camp director and staff prepares a barbeque lunch.

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