One of the most important components of the conference will be the development of personal and institutional action plans. In order for the students and the institution to receive maximum benefit from this aspect of the program, it is imperative that participants will have ample time, energy, and influence to implement their action plans once they return to campus. Students selected to attend Wakonse should therefore have at least one full year before they graduate and should aspire to have some role in the leadership of the organization in the upcoming year. It is not necessary, however, to limit the team to students who hold positional roles of leadership and responsibility within the organization (for example, president, resident advisor, etc.). The Wakonse Undergraduate Conference will provide both emerging and experienced student leaders with a powerful learning opportunity.

Where?

The Wakonse Conferences are held at the American Youth Foundation’s Miniwanca Educational Center in Shelby, Michigan. The camp is located on the shore of Lake Michigan, which provides a number of fantastic sightseeing and recreational opportunities.