Ignite Leadership Retreat

Things to Know

This year's retreat will take place October 2nd to 5th, 2025.

The retreat takes place at Camp Cho Yeh in Livingston, Texas (around the Houston area). We will leave campus around 12:00 p.m. on a Thursday and will return to campus around 12:00 p.m. on a Sunday. You must ride on the charter bus to and from the camp location. You are not allowed to drive yourself.

Questions? please feel free to email getinvolved@untdallas.edu 

 

What to Expect

Where you Stay: Participants stay in air conditioned and/or heated cabins at the camp location. 

Food & Meals: Students are provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the retreat location. Our office also brings along a variety of snacks for participants, but we also encourage you to bring your own snacks if we do not meet your snacking standards.

Activities: The activities will consist of a combination of structured indoor and outdoor activities, which include team builders, ice breakers, and training workshops. The activities are interactive and require some self-reflection. The schedule is laid out as follows:

  • Day of Travel: to Camp
    • Check-in Begins at 12:30 p.m. 
    • 4:30 p.m. Arrive at Camp
    • 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Camp
    • 7:00 p.m. Retreat Expectations at Meeting Space
    • 8:00 p.m. Meet your SPARK
  • 2 Full Days of IGNITE:
    • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
    • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Retreat Activities
    • 12:00 p.m. Lunch
    • 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Retreat Activities
    • 5:30 p.m. Dinner
    • 7:00 p.m. Evening Retreat Activities
    • 8:00 p.m. Debrief
    • 8:30 p.m. Wind Down Activity
  • 09/08 Day of Travel: to Dallas
    • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast is provided at Camp
    • 9:00 a.m. Depart to UNT Dallas
    • 1:30 p.m. Arrive back at UNT Dallas

ignite

The Ignite Leadership Retreat is an annual, off-campus program that happens during the fall semester. Students who participate will connect with others, enjoy hands-on experiences, and evolve as leaders.

Registration

Registration for the IGNITE Leadership Retreat is open and can be completed by clicking the button below. The deadline to register is 09/26.

Sparks

Sparks are student leaders who have participated in a previous Ignite Leadership Retreat. These leaders will be in charge of a group of students throughout the trip. They will aid them in group actvities, be a team lead during facilitator-lead sessions, and make sure their groups are getting the most out of their experience. Spark registration is open. Apply today by clicking the button below!