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Adventures in Leadership

Wednesday  |  May 20, 2026  |  Winding Trails, Farmington

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Overview

Join us for an action-packed, team-building day designed to help you explore your leadership potential! From navigating a low ropes course to working together to build a boat, you'll experience hands-on challenges that require creativity, collaboration, and courage. It's not just about the journey, it's about how we lead together - Rain or Shine!

Learn more about this CASC event with the links below

REGISTER

Registration Policies

We’re excited to announce that registration opens on March 1, at 8:00 a.m. Please review the details below, as this year’s process has been updated.​​

  • This event is open to CASC member Middle School and High School Student Councils/Governments only. (If you are unsure of your status, please check here or contact us)

  • Registration is by group on a first-come, first-served process. Registration closes on February 1, 2026 or when capacity is reached.

  • Delegations are limited to a maximum of 15 students and advisors to allow more schools to participate.

  • An advisor or Chaperone MUST be registered with, and accompany, all student delegates to the event.

  • When creating your group’s registration, register one adviser per 14 students. CASC requires 1 adviser, principal, or school personnel per 14 students.

  • Be prepared to register all students when creating your registration. Simply adding an adviser name does not guarantee your group’s registration or “seats” for each of your students and advisers. 

  • Online registration only – phone or email submissions will not be accepted.

  • Once registered, schools will receive a confirmation email along with any additional information or requirements.

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Conference Fees

The cost for attending AiL has been set at the following:

  • $35.00/participant for CASC (Connecticut Association of Student Councils) member schools (ADVISORS ARE FREE!​)

 

Your registration fee includes lunch and any event materials. ​​

Final counts and registration numbers must be guaranteed on or before May 1

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Cancellations

Unless the venue closes, this event is RAIN or SHINE.

 

Group guarantees may be changed until May 1. After that date, you will be billed for the total amount guaranteed, as others have been turned away in your spot. Guaranteed numbers may not be decreased, however substitutions and additions will be accepted as space provides.

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REQUIRED FORMS

Advisor, once you register please be sure to submit these forms by May 1

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FOR STUDENT DELEGATES

What to Wear

Please dress comfortably, we will be in nature working together on obstacles.  Optional items you may want to bring include:

  • refillable water bottle

  • towel

  • sunscreen

  • bathing suit

  • hat


Low Ropes Course

The program concentrates on group skill development that involves physical and emotional risk and the opportunity to succeed within a supportive group atmosphere. The Low Ropes Course is comprised of over 30 different elements including a series of challenges using props such as;

wooden platforms, boards, ropes and cables designed for group participation regardless of physical limitation and ability level. Participants develop skills in problem solving, communication, decision making, trust, as well as a strong sense of self-worth and accomplishment.

 

Raft Building Contest

Try something new while testing your skills and buoyancy. This is a great group activity to work on communication and leadership. This challenge will break up into teams and attempt to build the perfect craft to carry your team out onto Dunning Lake and back.

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PAST EVENTS

  • 2025, May 22 | Winding Trails, Farmington

  • 2024, May 22 | Winding Trails, Farmington

  • 2023, May 22 | Winding Trails, Farmington

  • 2022, May 23 | Winding Trails, Farmington

  • 2021, May 22 | VIRTUAL

  • 2020 - Canceled due to COVID

  • 2019, May 31 | Winding Trails, Farmington

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