The Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) is sponsored by the Ahlberg Family. The goal of the trip is for Brothers to come together and have an outstanding adventure in the outdoors and to experience the wellness benefits of the “three-day effect” from an extended retreat in the wilderness. A facilitator will lead some conversation around mental health, the value of offering substance-free activities, the shock and awe of being outdoors, and general leadership. The OLP is geared towards beginners in outdoor excursions so while experience in the outdoors is certainly useful, you can be provided with everything you need to participate.
Past OLPs have included:
Chi Psi anticipates two OLP trips in 2027. On June 24-27, 2027, participants will go backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. On a date to be determined, Chi Psi hopes to plan a sea-based trip in the Florida Keys, likely taking place in the early- to mid-spring semester, which could be along the lines of sailing, diving, or sea kayaking. Both trips are beginner-friendly and will be facilitated by qualified Chi Psi Staff and/or volunteers. Each trip has a separate application/interest form.
If you are interested and available for both trips, please apply separately to each one! Keep in mind, you may only be selected for a maximum of one trip, but in the case there is higher demand for one over the other, applying for both will give you a better chance at attending one of them.
NOTE: The Educational Trust will cover all meal and trip expenses (except for those meals purchased while traveling), with the exception of personal travel to the destination airport. In certain cases, the Educational Trust may be able to cover travel costs to the destination airport.
