Confirmation Packet
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2017 UNDERGRADUATE CONFIRMATION PACKET Session II: California June 15-18 EXPECTATIONS
In an effort to create the best environment that will meet our objectives, all participants are expected to remain substance-free (no alcohol or drugs are possessed or consumed) upon arrival at Camp Loch Leven through the duration of Leadership Academy (Thursday, June 15 - Sunday, June 18). Camp Loch Leven prohibits smoking in cabins or other facilities. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Participants are expected to attend all sessions, be an active participant and be present for the entire Academy experience starting June 15 (beginning at kick-off at 3 p.m. PST) and ending June 18 (ending with Legacy of Leadership at 11:30 a.m. PST). Complete the strengths quest assessment prior to arriving to academy. Have fun, meet new brothers and enjoy a national Phi Tau experience!
SCHEDULE 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
8 a.m. 9 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 15 3 p.m. Student Registration 4:45 p.m. Kick Off 6 p.m. Chapter Meeting #1 6:35 p.m. Color Group Meeting #1 7:30 p.m. Welcome BBQ 8:45 p.m. Community Meeting #1 9 p.m. Snack Break 10:15 p.m. Chapter Meeting #2 11 p.m. Learning the Brotherhood Song Friday, July 16 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Noon Ropes Course 1 p.m. Lunch 2:30 p.m. Community Meeting #2 4 p.m. Chapter Meeting #3
4:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Noon 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 p.m. 11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
6:15 p.m. Pool 7 p.m. Dinner 8:15 p.m. Community Meeting #3 9:45 p.m. Community Meeting #4 11 p.m. Chapter Meeting #4 11:30 p.m. Campfire Social Saturday, July 17 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 10:10 a.m. Community Meeting #5 11:30 a.m. Chapter Meeting #5 Noon Group Picture 1:15 p.m. SeriousFun Lunch 2:30 p.m. Community Meeting #6 4 p.m. Chapter Meeting #6 5:45 p.m. Dinner 9 p.m. Brother to Brother 9:45 p.m. PKT Legacy Walk 11 p.m. Chapter Meeting #7 Pizza Party Sunday, July 18 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 11:30 a.m. Legacy of Leadership Student buses depart
Note: During the Free times indicated above, participants are to remain on the Camp Loch Leven property. WHAT TO BRING Athletic apparel Tennis shoes (Ropes Course) Towel (optional- linens provided) Toiletries Swim trunks Sunscreen Bug repellent Umbrella or hooded jacket in case of rain Resources you wish to share with other brothers from across the country WHAT TO WEAR Academy dress is casual. It is typically very hot and humid in June so please pack accordingly. Shorts, t-shirts (appropriate slogans only), polos, or collared shirts, sandals or tennis shoes are appropriate attire for the Academy. You should also bring tennis shoes, workout clothes, and swimming trunks for free times and activities. Closed toed shoes are also required for the Ropes Course. The following is the attire schedule for leadership academy: Day One: Day Two: Day Three:
PKT Letters Leadership Academy T-Shirt* SeriousFun T-shirt*
Day Four: Casual *You will be provided with t-shirts upon arrival at the Academy. WEATHER Weather in California in June is usually sunny and dry although occasional humidity possible. Temperatures range from 80-90 during the day. You can visit www.weather.com and enter the zip code: 92359 for up-to-the minute weather in Mentone. ACCOMMODATIONS In order to foster a living-learning environment, participants will be housed in Camp Loch Leven cabins with their fellow community members and leadership coaches. Each participant will room with multiple members from other chapters. Linens, towels and a pillow are provided; you may want to bring an additional towel for personal use. All meals, including breakfast, are provided beginning with dinner on Thursday, June 15 and ending with a boxed lunch on Sunday, June 18. TRAVEL Academy participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Mentone. Early Arrivals If you need to arrive early (on June 14) due to insufficient flights on the morning of June 15, please contact [email protected]. Flying to Academy Those flying should book their arrival flight no later than noon on Thursday, June 15 and the departure flight no earlier than 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 18. Air travel arrangements should be made as soon as possible to ensure reasonable fares. Flights should be scheduled in and out of Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Airline Transportation and Shuttle Service In order to be eligible for airport pickup, you must send your travel form to [email protected] by May 29. Shuttle service from ONT (Ontario Airport) will be provided to those registrants who have submitted their travel itineraries during the following designated times: Thursday, June 15 Sunday, June 18
Shuttle pick-ups between 9 a.m.- Noon Shuttle leaves Camp Loch Leven at 12:15 p.m.
When you arrive at the Ontario Airport (ONT), please proceed to the baggage claim areas where a member of Phi Kappa Tau will meet you.
Driving to Academy Those driving should plan on arriving no later than 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. When departing Academy, plan on leaving no earlier than noon on Sunday, June 18. Driving Directions Participants driving to Leadership Academy can drive straight to camp (36910 Mill Creek Rd. Mentone, CA 92359). SUBSTITUTIONS If you are no longer attending Academy, but someone is attending in your place, please submit all name changes before May 29 by emailing [email protected] or call 1-800-PKT-1906. All substitutions after May 29 will be assessed a $50 change fee. CANCELLATIONS If you are no longer able to attend Academy, please email [email protected] immediately. Cancellations are nonrefundable. If you are a sponsorship recipient, please remember to cancel your Academy registration on or before May 29 or you will be held responsible to refund your sponsorship in full to the Foundation. Choosing to not attend all sessions of the Academy will result in your chapter being billed $500 per an absent person. Students may not arrive late or depart early. NO EXCEPTIONS. On-Site Registration Once on site, please proceed to the Stone Lodge to register and to receive further instructions along with your Academy materials. Emergency Contact Number Please provide the onsite contact number to your parent(s) if they need to get in to contact with you due to an emergency and unable to reach you. Jess Schauble
828-493-5578
CONTACTS Please contact Jess Schauble with any difficulties or questions you may have regarding Academy. 828-493-5578
[email protected]
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR TRAVEL FORM NO LATER THAN MAY 29!
In an effort to create the best environment that will meet our objectives, all participants are expected to remain substance-free (no alcohol or drugs are possessed or consumed) upon arrival at Camp Loch Leven through the duration of Leadership Academy (Thursday, June 15 - Sunday, June 18). Camp Loch Leven prohibits smoking in cabins or other facilities. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Participants are expected to attend all sessions, be an active participant and be present for the entire Academy experience starting June 15 (beginning at kick-off at 3 p.m. PST) and ending June 18 (ending with Legacy of Leadership at 11:30 a.m. PST). Complete the strengths quest assessment prior to arriving to academy. Have fun, meet new brothers and enjoy a national Phi Tau experience!
SCHEDULE 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
8 a.m. 9 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 15 3 p.m. Student Registration 4:45 p.m. Kick Off 6 p.m. Chapter Meeting #1 6:35 p.m. Color Group Meeting #1 7:30 p.m. Welcome BBQ 8:45 p.m. Community Meeting #1 9 p.m. Snack Break 10:15 p.m. Chapter Meeting #2 11 p.m. Learning the Brotherhood Song Friday, July 16 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Noon Ropes Course 1 p.m. Lunch 2:30 p.m. Community Meeting #2 4 p.m. Chapter Meeting #3
4:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Noon 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m. 10 p.m. 11 p.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
6:15 p.m. Pool 7 p.m. Dinner 8:15 p.m. Community Meeting #3 9:45 p.m. Community Meeting #4 11 p.m. Chapter Meeting #4 11:30 p.m. Campfire Social Saturday, July 17 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 10:10 a.m. Community Meeting #5 11:30 a.m. Chapter Meeting #5 Noon Group Picture 1:15 p.m. SeriousFun Lunch 2:30 p.m. Community Meeting #6 4 p.m. Chapter Meeting #6 5:45 p.m. Dinner 9 p.m. Brother to Brother 9:45 p.m. PKT Legacy Walk 11 p.m. Chapter Meeting #7 Pizza Party Sunday, July 18 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 11:30 a.m. Legacy of Leadership Student buses depart
Note: During the Free times indicated above, participants are to remain on the Camp Loch Leven property. WHAT TO BRING Athletic apparel Tennis shoes (Ropes Course) Towel (optional- linens provided) Toiletries Swim trunks Sunscreen Bug repellent Umbrella or hooded jacket in case of rain Resources you wish to share with other brothers from across the country WHAT TO WEAR Academy dress is casual. It is typically very hot and humid in June so please pack accordingly. Shorts, t-shirts (appropriate slogans only), polos, or collared shirts, sandals or tennis shoes are appropriate attire for the Academy. You should also bring tennis shoes, workout clothes, and swimming trunks for free times and activities. Closed toed shoes are also required for the Ropes Course. The following is the attire schedule for leadership academy: Day One: Day Two: Day Three:
PKT Letters Leadership Academy T-Shirt* SeriousFun T-shirt*
Day Four: Casual *You will be provided with t-shirts upon arrival at the Academy. WEATHER Weather in California in June is usually sunny and dry although occasional humidity possible. Temperatures range from 80-90 during the day. You can visit www.weather.com and enter the zip code: 92359 for up-to-the minute weather in Mentone. ACCOMMODATIONS In order to foster a living-learning environment, participants will be housed in Camp Loch Leven cabins with their fellow community members and leadership coaches. Each participant will room with multiple members from other chapters. Linens, towels and a pillow are provided; you may want to bring an additional towel for personal use. All meals, including breakfast, are provided beginning with dinner on Thursday, June 15 and ending with a boxed lunch on Sunday, June 18. TRAVEL Academy participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Mentone. Early Arrivals If you need to arrive early (on June 14) due to insufficient flights on the morning of June 15, please contact [email protected]. Flying to Academy Those flying should book their arrival flight no later than noon on Thursday, June 15 and the departure flight no earlier than 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 18. Air travel arrangements should be made as soon as possible to ensure reasonable fares. Flights should be scheduled in and out of Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Airline Transportation and Shuttle Service In order to be eligible for airport pickup, you must send your travel form to [email protected] by May 29. Shuttle service from ONT (Ontario Airport) will be provided to those registrants who have submitted their travel itineraries during the following designated times: Thursday, June 15 Sunday, June 18
Shuttle pick-ups between 9 a.m.- Noon Shuttle leaves Camp Loch Leven at 12:15 p.m.
When you arrive at the Ontario Airport (ONT), please proceed to the baggage claim areas where a member of Phi Kappa Tau will meet you.
Driving to Academy Those driving should plan on arriving no later than 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. When departing Academy, plan on leaving no earlier than noon on Sunday, June 18. Driving Directions Participants driving to Leadership Academy can drive straight to camp (36910 Mill Creek Rd. Mentone, CA 92359). SUBSTITUTIONS If you are no longer attending Academy, but someone is attending in your place, please submit all name changes before May 29 by emailing [email protected] or call 1-800-PKT-1906. All substitutions after May 29 will be assessed a $50 change fee. CANCELLATIONS If you are no longer able to attend Academy, please email [email protected] immediately. Cancellations are nonrefundable. If you are a sponsorship recipient, please remember to cancel your Academy registration on or before May 29 or you will be held responsible to refund your sponsorship in full to the Foundation. Choosing to not attend all sessions of the Academy will result in your chapter being billed $500 per an absent person. Students may not arrive late or depart early. NO EXCEPTIONS. On-Site Registration Once on site, please proceed to the Stone Lodge to register and to receive further instructions along with your Academy materials. Emergency Contact Number Please provide the onsite contact number to your parent(s) if they need to get in to contact with you due to an emergency and unable to reach you. Jess Schauble
828-493-5578
CONTACTS Please contact Jess Schauble with any difficulties or questions you may have regarding Academy. 828-493-5578
[email protected]
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR TRAVEL FORM NO LATER THAN MAY 29!
