LeaderShape Retreat

Apply to Join LeaderShape® for its 2025 Spring Break Retreat!

The Michigan LeaderShape® Institute is an ethics-based leadership development experience for University of Michigan students. Students will participate in seminars, small group discussions, and personal reflection on values and how to implement them at the forefront of their leadership. Designed to be an interactive, energizing, and unique experience that supports and enhances perceptions and practice of leadership, it is 5 days of non-stop self-discovery and learning from practical experiences that build leadership concepts and abilities, culminating in developing a vision for a better world and laying out the initial steps to make it happen.

LeaderShape® offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of the student's role as a responsible citizen on campus, and in the community and society as a whole. Students will be able to participate in optional Camp Michigania activities like snow shoeing, sledding, and arts and crafts. Attending LeaderShape® also qualifies as a Blue Experience for the Leadership Certificate!

The Barger Leadership Institute is a proud sponsor of the Michigan LeaderShape® Institute.

What: LeaderShape® Retreat

Where: Camp Michigania in Boyne City, Michigan

When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 - Friday, March 7, 2025 (Spring Break)

Cost: This retreat is 100% free for participants.

Application is required for consideration in the program.
Participant Applications for LeaderShape® are open November 4th - November 25th.

Attending LeaderShape® also qualifies as a Blue Experience for the Leadership Certificate!

Student Impact Statements

"The growth mindset was one of the first lessons we learned at Leadershape®. It was taught to us through words but throughout the experience, we were able to fall and pick ourselves up again with the help of others; putting this lesson into practice. Being a leader is a journey that requires constant learning and development. I learned that this involves taking on challenges and facing difficult situations, but with dedication and hard work, you can develop the skills and qualities needed to become an effective leader."

"Following LeaderShape®, I still use the lessons I learned. After this experience,I try to focus on building my knowledge and expertise to effectively lead and manage others.This involves enhancing my ability to communicate, make decisions, and inspire others.LeaderShape® taught me to create those actionable steps to get to my vision. I can do this bylooking for opportunities to take on leadership roles or through external activities such asvolunteering or community involvement… LeaderShape® was an amazing experience and I would recommend the program to anyone."