Arrival Procedure

Get ready for fun learning!  Read more to learn how to make your arrival happen smoothly!

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Getting to Young Leaders

Young Leaders Program is held at Aldersgate Retreat in Turner, Oregon.  The address is:
​7790 Marion Rd.SE,
Turner, OR 97392

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​Check-in is Noon to 2:30

Upon arrival at Young Leaders Program, you will pass through two "Gauntlets," one for the program (the real world) and one for the simulation (the fun one!) where you will do the following:

• Check-in and receive packet, which includes:
  • Guidebook
  • Lanyard/Nametag
  • ßrapples (pronounced Brapples, this is our simulation money)
  • Information sheet
• Get photographed (required)
• Receive Uniform shirts and Athletic Shirt
• Turn in Medications 
• Turn in car keys (if you drove yourself)
• Pay any remaining tuition balance
• Trials & Auditions Schedule
• And more

Trials & Auditions are 12:15 to 3PM

You will then be escorted to your room by a staff member to drop-off your things and get into uniform.

Immediately after that, you should head off to the designated area for Trials & Auditions.  During Trials & Auditions, you will set yourself for success the rest of the week by participating in one or more of the following activities.  They include:

• Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Test
• Bar Exam
• Media/Technology Program Auditions
• Special Opportunities Sign-ups
• Registration for Parties
• Political Office Application
• And much more!

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First Assembly

All students and attached staff should assemble at the Flagpole no later 3PM  for First Assembly.  

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Visitors

Cabins are shared among several students, so visitors are not allowed in them.  Parents should say their goodbyes at the registration desk.  

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Get Ready for The Week

You should plan to come ready for hard work.  You will arise early, prepare yourself through personal hygiene and breakfast, and plan your daily adventure.   You will learn by doing through the interactive simulation and first hand through outstanding speakers and classes.   You will fall asleep each night  exhausted and satisfied only to arise early the next day to do it all over again.

During this program, you will be treated like an adult, and you are expected to act like one.  Childlike behavior is not tolerated by staff nor students and will mitigate your effectiveness within the program.   Take it seriously, and you will exceed your highest expectations of yourself and return home a new person.

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Administrative Office

During Young Leaders Program our office is located at Pinewood Lodge.