Summer Leadership Institute
Members and leaders from around the state, representing 6 different districts, will ascend on the campus of Northern Oklahoma College- Tonkawa Campus, June 9th-12th, to experience a fun filled 3 night, 4 day experience focused around everything SkillsUSA. We are excited to have you join us as we explore what it means to be a SkillsUSA member, plan for the upcoming year in your district and make friendships that could last a lifetime. Don’t wait, there are only 200 spots available for this event and you don’t want to miss out.
What are some of the things I will experience at SLI?
- SkillsUSA 101
- District night
- Meet and learn from the State Officers
- Community engagement opportunities
- Leadership development
- Working and planning time with your District chapters
Preparing for SLI
Below you will find additional information and forms to help you prepare for your SLI experience. It is important that all participants attending SLI please review and complete the Liability and Code of Conduct/Dress Policy forms. Forms will need to be turned in at SLI registration.
SLI Agenda
- Check in will be Monday, June 9th
- SLI check-in will be available between 9:30am-11am
- Check-in location will be determined by housing location. Advisors will be sent locations prior to SLI.
- SLI check-in will be available between 9:30am-11am
- Check out will be Thursday, June 12th
- SLI will end approx. 2pm
Tips for a great SLI experience:
- We will be having both indoor and outdoor activities so please dress comfortably but remember to follow the dress code. There are activities where students may get dirty so pack accordingly.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen and sun glasses… it is June in Oklahoma!
- Close toed shoes or tennis shoes are important for outdoor activities and games.
- Don’t leave your reusable water bottle at home. With all the excitement you will be having it is important to hydrate.
- Bring a notebook and something to write with. You will be learning so much in your sessions you will for sure want to write it down.
- Come with an open mind and willingness to give this experience a try. Jump in and have fun.
Packing list
Each person has different items they find important on a trip. Please use the packing list as a double check to make sure you are bringing what you need.
- Bedding/Towels: NOC- Tonkawa does not supply linens or towels for housing rooms. It is the responsibility of the attendee to have these materials for the conference.
- Temperature: We can not guarantee the temperate outside or inside the buildings during the conference. If you run cold we encourage you to pack a jacket or hoodie for the conference. Participants can not change the temperate inside their housing rooms at the conference.
- Evening activities/outdoors: There will be evening activities and outdoor events that will require physical activity. Students are encouraged to have items they can get dirty and be physically active in, including comfortable shoes. The dress code is still enforced during physical activities time: shorts need to reach knees, no torn shirts/large openings that show the torso. Students that chose to swim will need to have a cover up on to and from the pool and swimsuits need to be modest.
Required Forms:
- Camp waiver and release liability– Each participant is required to have a sign form on file when the come to SLI. This is required by NOC.
- Medical Liability and Release– Each conference participant is required to have liability form on file.
- Code of Conduct and Dress Code Policy– Each conference participant is required to have form on file.
- RecPlex General Activity Waiver- for minors: Each conference participant is required to have a complete form to participate at the RecPlex during SLI.
- RecPlex General Activity Waiver- non minors: Each conference participant is required to have a complete form to participate at the RecPlex during SLI.