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Lead the Pack is an outdoor-based orientation program for incoming college students that allows participants to meet new friends and learn about college life during an exciting 3-day adventure at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.

​Testimonials

"Lead the Pack gave me insight and advice on how to prepare for college life.  I loved coming to CWES for the 3 day camp, mostly because it was so welcoming.  Everyone wanted to help and make my time as fun and memorable as possible."
- Kileigh, 2011
 
"This is a great way to meet people.  I didn't know anyone at Point prior to attending Lead the Pack.  It's nice having several familiar faces on campus, and I'm still friends for many of the people I met there!"
- Allison, 2011
 
"I enjoyed everything about Lead the Pack, but what's stuck with me the most is how great it is to have solidarity with fellow incoming freshmen and knowing that other people are in the same boat as you."
- Sonia, 2010
 
"Lead the Pack helped me by introducing me to some friendly students and staff.  I left Lead the Pack with the comfort of knowing that I'm not alone here on campus."
- Noah, 2010

 

Hear from the students themselves about the Lead The Pack experience!  Here is a link to their videos summarizing their times at CWES. Lead The Pack youtube videos

Lead the Pack
 
Activities

Lead the Pack helps provide first-year UWSP students with a smooth transition into the college community. In a fun yet challenging environment, students develop leadership skills, form lasting relationships with peers, and learn about college life from current students. Lead the Pack activities are outdoor-based and engaging, leaving participants ready to meet the school year with new friends, and with confidence.

Staff

Staff at Lead the Pack are made up of a diverse group of college students who are eager to share their wisdom, mistakes, and experiences from UWSP and other universities. Lead the Pack participants partake in “real talk” question and answer sessions with their peer mentors, as well as informal time talking and bonding during the program. A former Lead the Pack participant noted that “every question that I had (about college) before coming to Lead the Pack was answered, and now that I am here I can honestly say that everything they said was right.”

Former Participants

Past Lead the Pack participants are actively involved in more than 20 clubs and organizations on campus, including: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Disc Golf Club, Historical Preservation Student Society, International Interior Design Student Association, National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, Newpoint News, Student Government Association, and Stevens Point Student Television. 

Credits

Students will enroll in a one credit course to follow through on their three day summer adventure.  This course covers topics on student involvement, residential life, student support opportunities, and healthy campus recreation.

Registration

To register for a Lead the Pack program, complete the registration form and return it with a $200 payment to:

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station

10186 County Road MM

Amherst Junction, WI 54407

Checks can be made out to the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.

When you register for classes at summer orientation, make sure to also register for NRES 120: Orientation to Campus Life.