Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention

Leadership Based Camps

Promoting Involvement and Positive Transition Before Students Set Foot on Campus

David Duvall

Karen Phillips

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jcotr.v20i2.2837

Keywords: Extended, orientation, [rograms, leadership, based, camps, transition

---

Abstract

Extended Orientation programs, as outlined by NODA (National Orientation Directors Association), are programs that supplement traditional new student orientation and provide an extension of the orientation and transition process. The two programs explained in this article use the ”camp” model for extended orientation programs, and both are optional programs in which students can choose to participate. Typically, camp models are based on a specific leadership model or specific experiential education component, and they are often successful when students are taken to an off-campus retreat setting for a few days and nights.