18th Annual Locked In Leadership Retreat

Come learn Life Skills and Advocacy Skills! This year's retreat focuses on Cooking, Leadership, Public Speaking, Professionalism and more. Are you ready to transition from a participant into a true trailblazer? We are returning to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for an intensive experience designed to forge deep connection, policy strategy, and your growth as a leader.

Qualifications to Join

✓	Have experienced at least one day in the foster care system
✓	Determined to improve policy and services for peers statewide
✓	Prepared to complete required online prep tasks before departure
✓	Must attend Mandatory Orientation on June 15th

Mandatory Prerequisite Meeting

Orientation: Monday June 15th @ 5:30 PM

To secure your spot on the van up to the Blue Ridge mountains, you must attend this critical planning orientation! Map out expectations, set up your teams, and claim your secret identity role.

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What You'll Learn

🍳	Cooking — Budget meals & the L.E.X. Chopped cooking battle
🎤	Public Speaking — L.E.X. strategic sharing & storytelling
👔	Professionalism — Résumés, interviews & workplace etiquette
🏛️	Leadership & Advocacy — Policy briefs & mentoring peers

Check out highlights from previous retreats:

Level Up as Mentors

Step into professional positions during this year's trip. Perfect your L.E.X. strategic sharing skills, design high-impact policy briefs, and mentor incoming youth leaders!

Traditions Locked In

Get ready for our iconic Superhero Murder Mystery dinner and the first annual "L.E.X. Chopped" budget cooking battle at the cabin!

Youth Leaders in Action

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