2008 Woodie Awards
Camp Saginaw teaches leadership to first-years
Ginger Rae Dunbar
Issue date: 9/17/07 Section: Features
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After attending first-year orientation over the summer, many students signed up to go on the fall New Student Leadership retreat program on Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 9, to learn more about West Chester University and to work together as a team during a weekend of camping.
Students arrived at Camp Saginaw to be introduced to the leadership programs, rotation of sessions, new experiences and new friends.
The New Students Night began with guest speaker Steve Birdine, who interacted with the audience to teach about life and how we live it emotionally. The following day consisted of three sessions that students had signed up for to participate in. Sessions were physical, relaxing, informational, healthy and about leadership.
The sessions included the history of WCU, Greek life, Resident Assistance (RA), what you should know going into college, becoming a leader (for life and careers), being a team player, low ropes, high ropes, activities and more.
Throughout the day, students were able to meet each other to work together through activities and to spend leisure time. More time was given to spend time in the pool, canoeing, riding go-carts, playing miniature golf, hiking and to take time on their own.
Each night there were many different activities to do such as enjoying the bonfire while roasting s'mores or going to the pool to watch a movie on a big inflatable screen. The next night, there was a karaoke and dance party for all to attend.
"People were being truthful and you learn things [about people] that you wouldn't have known at first glance," first-year Mike Bertolino said, after the men's session with Birdine.
Along with all the memories created throughout the weekend, all of the 300 students that attended the trip came together for a group photograph. Each cabin took a picture with the members that all lived together.
It is believed that students who get involved with the campus have more job opportunities. This is one way to get involved and be trained how to. It is an enjoyable way to make friends and really get to know others.
Students arrived at Camp Saginaw to be introduced to the leadership programs, rotation of sessions, new experiences and new friends.
The New Students Night began with guest speaker Steve Birdine, who interacted with the audience to teach about life and how we live it emotionally. The following day consisted of three sessions that students had signed up for to participate in. Sessions were physical, relaxing, informational, healthy and about leadership.
The sessions included the history of WCU, Greek life, Resident Assistance (RA), what you should know going into college, becoming a leader (for life and careers), being a team player, low ropes, high ropes, activities and more.
Throughout the day, students were able to meet each other to work together through activities and to spend leisure time. More time was given to spend time in the pool, canoeing, riding go-carts, playing miniature golf, hiking and to take time on their own.
Each night there were many different activities to do such as enjoying the bonfire while roasting s'mores or going to the pool to watch a movie on a big inflatable screen. The next night, there was a karaoke and dance party for all to attend.
"People were being truthful and you learn things [about people] that you wouldn't have known at first glance," first-year Mike Bertolino said, after the men's session with Birdine.
Along with all the memories created throughout the weekend, all of the 300 students that attended the trip came together for a group photograph. Each cabin took a picture with the members that all lived together.
It is believed that students who get involved with the campus have more job opportunities. This is one way to get involved and be trained how to. It is an enjoyable way to make friends and really get to know others.
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