PROGRAM LINEUP

A three-day regional retreat for the newest Phi Kappa Psi brothers, built upon the common knowledge and lessons from Embark. Launch is the first opportunity for Phi Psi’s newest members to make connections with other Phi Psis from across the country. Participant will begin to understand and appreciate their personal values, deepen their understanding of the Fraternity’s values and increase their commitment to the brotherhood.

Explore is a multi-day in-person experience where students with similar fields of study and professional aspirations gather with alumni hosts. Participants gain valuable perspectives, real-life professional insights and an experience that will set them apart in the search process.

Designed to provide attendees with a transformative servant leadership experience by learning about the history of the community, the stories of the people, and other aspects of the local culture and its influences. Through this experience, Phi Kappa Psi brings together brothers from across the country to build comradery and develop life-long connections through actions of service. The trip aims to instill a deeper commitment to service by helping attendees understand just how much they can impact a community through their own personal efforts.

CAMPFIRE is an immersive experience aimed at providing chapter leadership the space to learn and prepare to run a successful fraternity. CAMPFIRE is a conference-inspired program developed to engage undergraduates, alumni, and volunteers on topics relevant to the success and advancement of our chapters and brotherhood.

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is a nonprofit global wilderness school that believes in the transformative power of leadership through wilderness education.

Dedicated to developing leaders, NOLS provides immersive experiences that challenge you to step beyond your comfort zone and unlock your full potential. Whether in remote backcountry settings or through courses near home, you gain the skills, resilience, and confidence to lead in all walks of life.

Embark is Phi Psi’s comprehensive online member education and development program. From the day one’s bid is accepted through initiation, Embark provides direction and adds value and purpose to one’s Phi Psi Journey. The initial five modules provide the basis for new members as they contemplate membership in Phi Kappa Psi.

Ascend is an online educational program for officers and committee chairs to learn a variety of skills necessary to foster success within the position and for their chapter. Participants will learn about various leadership types, which model they most align with, and how to create SMART goals. Through this experience, one will learn the personal skills necessary to be a positive leader and role model for their chapter.

MAP fosters meaningful relationships between Phi Kappa Psi alumni and current undergraduate members. The connections made through MAP help prepare students for life after college and enhances the lifelong connection that brotherhood in Phi Kappa Psi provides.

Elevate encompasses Phi Kappa Psi’s overall health and wellness programs and initiatives to support our undergraduate brothers. Through connection to resources – both local and national, in-person education, online content, awareness campaigns and ongoing support – the Fraternity provides members knowledge and skills to identify and address concerns facing today’s college man.