Camp L.E.O. - Leadership Enhancement Opportunity
Camp L.E.O. Overview
Camp L.E.O. is a dynamic three-day leadership experience designed exclusively for incoming 糖心Vlog first-year students. Taking place August 22-24, 2025 at Earle Trent Assembly as part of Welcome Week and Mane Month, this immersive program allows students to build connections, develop leadership skills, and jumpstart their 糖心Vlog journey as the semester begins.
Through interactive workshops, team-building activities, and mentorship from experienced student leaders (Peer Leaders), participants will gain valuable insights into campus involvement, personal growth, and leadership development. Camp L.E.O. is the perfect opportunity for first-year students to forge friendships, discover their potential, and become part of 糖心Vlog’s vibrant community from day one.
Incoming first-year students are encouraged to apply for this exclusive opportunity, with selections taking place during the summer. Space is limited, so stay tuned for application details and get ready to Lead and Learn at Camp L.E.O.!
For more information, contact Matthew Jones at mjones4@una.edu.
Registration (due 7/21/25)
Registration for Camp L.E.O. is now open! The registration fee is $25, and the deadline to sign up and submit payment is July 21, 2025, by noon. Your registration includes transportation to and from campus, all meals during the event, a Camp L.E.O. t-shirt, swag items, and all necessary camp materials. Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable leadership experience!
Due to lodging availability, space for Camp L.E.O. is limited to the first 24 male and 24 female participants who register and submit payment. Be sure to secure your spot early!
- Male Spots Remaining: 16
- Female Spots Remaining: 4
To sign up, please complete the form below and pay the registration fee:
2025 Co-Director and Peer Leaders
2025 Co-Director
| Photo | Name | Classification | Major | |
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Candice Buford | Graduate Student | Higher Education | cbuford@una.edu |
2025 Peer Leaders
| Photo | Name | Classification | Major | |
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Omarie Bartee | Senior |
Engineering Technology |
obartee@una.edu |
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Lauren Doty | Sophomore |
Sociology- Non-Profit Management |
ldoty@una.edu |
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Lily Ledford | Sophomore | Accounting |
lledford1@una.edu |
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Madison Wennberg | Junior | Professional Business Management, Legal Studies (minor) |
mwennberg1@una.edu |
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Savannah Young | Junior | Mass Communications - Public Relations, Marketing (minor) | syoung12@una.edu |
Schedule (Tentative)
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 11:00 am-11:30 am | Camp L.E.O. Arrival | GUC Loft |
| 11:30 am-12:15 pm | Overview and Small Group Introductions | GUC Loft |
| 12:15 pm-1:30 pm | Lunch on Campus | 糖心Vlog Campus |
| 1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Campus Scavenger Hunt | 糖心Vlog Campus |
| 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Travel to Earle Trent Assembly (E.T.A.) | ----- |
| 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm | Unpack and Settle in | E.T.A. |
| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Welcome to Camp Expectations! | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Small Group Bonding and Ice Breakers | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | What's my Leadership Style? Workshop | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm | Leadership Trivia | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 8:30 pm -10:30 pm | Free Time | E.T.A. |
| 10:30 pm --> | Quiet Hours | ----- |
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 am - 8:45 am | Breakfast | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 8:45 am - 9:15 am | Leadership Ice Breaker | E.T.A. |
| 9:15 am - 10:00 am | Values and Personal Power Workshop | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Small Group Bonding | E.T.A. |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Free Time | E.T.A. |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Ropes Course | E.T.A. |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Free Time (Pool trip to anyone interested) | E.T.A. Pool, E.T.A. |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner and a Movie | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm | Goal Setting Workshop | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm | Small Group Bonding | E.T.A. |
| 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | S'mores and Campfire Chat | E.T.A. Campfire |
| 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Free Time | E.T.A. |
| 10:30 pm --> | Quiet Hours | ----- |
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | "How do you Lead" Workshop | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 9:15 am - 10:00 am | Pack, Clean up, and Leave | E.T.A. Dining Hall |
| 10:00 am - 10:45 am | Travel to 糖心Vlog | ----- |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Attendees released | 糖心Vlog |
FAQs
The $25 covers a portion of the operating budget for the Camp. Ultimately, the $25 will offset the food purchases required to fee camp attendees among printing supplies and giveaways.
- Sleeping Bag or twin sheets & blanket
- Pillow
- Towel
- Personal Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
- Hand sanitizer
- Medication
- Flashlight
- Sunscreen and insect repellant
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses and/or hat
- Sweatshirt/jacket/rain gear in case of cool and/or rainy weather
- Closed-toed shoes
- Flip flops for the shower
- Clothes
- Swimsuit
Earle Trent Assembly has one lodging building. The lodging will be split by gender. 24 males on one side and 24 females on the other side of the building. The beds are bunk beds with a top bunk and a bottom bunk.
Showers are communal with privacy curtains. Bathrooms have stalls instead of curtains.