Camp LEAD

Head out of the city to the University of Calgary’s Biogeoscience Institute located just off highway 40, about an hour out of Calgary, close to Barrier Lake in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and Kananaskis country. Deepen your understanding of leadership through land-based learning and story-telling focused on connecting to the land through Indigenous world-views. 

A group of students walking next to Barrier Lake

Attend Camp LEAD

At Camp LEAD, you’ll have the opportunity to envision Leadership for a Better World, design your university experience, enjoy outdoor activities like canoeing, hiking, group activities, games, and explore new perspectives through workshop activities, written self reflection and art journaling.

Details

What can I expect? From learning about Indigenous world-views, storytelling, leadership and life design, Camp LEAD is a great way for you to connect, make meaning of your experiences and think about your next steps at UCalgary and beyond.

Who can attend? All current UCalgary students

When does it take place? July 26-28, 2024

Where does it take place? Barrier Lake Research Institute, Kananaskis

Registration (Opens June 1, 2024)

Registration Deposit Fee: $30.00

The cost of attending Camp LEAD is covered generously by the University of Calgary's Students' Union Quality Money Program. By paying this deposit fee, you agree to attend and participate fully in this Summer session. Your deposit fee will be refunded if you attend.

If paying the deposit fee is a barrier to attending, or if you have any questions, please email lead@ucalgary.ca