Student Leadership

Rocky outcroppings in the ocean at the Oregon coast

Student Leadership Retreat

Reflect and Connect at the Oregon Coast

Join us at Camp Magruder, a serene oceanside refuge in Rockaway Beach, Oregon for two days of connection and reflection with leaders from across the diverse spectrum of student groups and programs at PSU.

We’ll build community together through activities and games designed to help identify your leadership style, staff-led breakout sessions to prepare you for your organizational roles, group activities, and of course, beach time!

SALP Staff Members at the 2022 retreat

2025 Student Leadership Retreat

Departure: Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 a.m.
Return: Wednesday, September 17, 4:00 p.m.

Camp Magruder
17450 Old Pacific Hwy
Rockaway Beach, OR

General registration is now closed. Please contact your advisor/program coordinator for late registration requests.

Registration Closed

Retreat Schedule

This is a sample agenda provided for your reference. Details are subject to modification as necessary.

Tuesday, September 16

7:15 - 8:00 a.m.Meet in the SALP clubhouse on the mezzanine level of SMSU to check in and pick up name tags. After checking in, we will load onto buses on Broadway Street.
8:00 a.m.Buses leave PSU.
10:00 a.m.Arrive at Camp Magruder. Find your facilitator and go to your cabin.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Choose beds, settle in, develop group agreements, introductions and house activities.
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.At the Carrier Lodge, you'll receive information about Camp Magruder, develop group expectations, and participate in a networking activity.
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Lunch at the lodge.
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.Large group activity at the lodge.
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Break
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.In your cabin, you'll have a house activity on collaboration and start planning your house identity skit.
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Break
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.Breakout Session 1: Nature Walk
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.Breakout Session 2: Quiet Art & Reflection
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.Breakout Session 3: Upgrade Your Career Prep
4:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Break
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Dinner at the lodge.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.House identity skit prep in cabins, free time if you finish early.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.House identity skit presentations in the lodge.
8:00 p.m.Games, dance party, campfire on the beach (weather permitting), or free time.

Wednesday, September 17

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Breakfast at the lodge.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.In cabins, compose letters to self and house reflection on retreat.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Scavenger hunt at the lodge.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Break, or optional guided nature photography and native plant identification walk.
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.Lunch at the lodge
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Large group activity and reflections at the lodge.
1:15 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.Clean cabins and pack.
2:00 p.m.Group photo at the lodge, board buses.
4:00 p.m.Buses arrive at PSU in front of SMSU.

Retreat FAQ

How much does the retreat cost?

SALP will cover the cost of transportation from PSU to Camp Magruder and back, food, and lodging. There is no cost for you to attend this retreat, but cancellation after August 20 or a no-show will result in an $80 fee that will be added to your student account to cover costs.

Accommodations

Accommodation requests can be submitted in the registration form, and you can email Aimee Shattuck at shattuck@pdx.edu with additional questions. 

How should I prepare for the retreat?

Please pack the following items:

  • Clothing for two days (the coast can be cold, please check weather conditions and prepare accordingly)
  • Sturdy walking shoes in case you want to explore the grounds or go to the beach
  • Shoes for wearing in the communal showers
  • Bed sheet and blanket (or sleeping bag), and pillow
  • Toiletries including toothbrush/paste, sunscreen, insect repellent, deodorant, menstrual products, shampoo/conditioner, eyeglass or contact cases
  • Towel, maybe an extra for the beach
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight
  • Any medicines you need
  • Snacks, if you want anything specific beyond what SALP will provide (please, no nuts due to allergies)
  • Musical instrument for the campfire, if you are so inclined
  • A book or journal for personal downtime (to be stored in cabins during retreat activities).

Conduct

We strive to create a welcoming and positive environment for all.

All students will go through a review process. Students who have been found responsible for a past conduct violation may be uninvited from this event depending on the nature of the violation.

No alcohol, smoking, or drugs are allowed. Students who do not meet these expectations will be asked to leave and referred to the PSU Conduct Office.

On the day of the retreat

We will be providing all transportation. For safety and liability, students will not be permitted to drive their personal vehicles. We will be meeting in the SALP Clubhouse on the mezzanine level of SMSU on Tuesday, September 19th starting at 7:15am. If you are not here by 8am, we will be leaving on buses without you.

Overnight

Sleeping arrangements are in a one-room cabin that has heating and bunk beds. The beds just have an uncovered mattress. You will have to provide your own sheet and blanket (or sleeping bag) and pillow. Bathrooms and showers are in a separate, nearby building. 

Magruder cabin interior
Interior of a cabin at Camp Magruder


Returning from the retreat

We will be leaving Camp Magruder on Tuesday, September 19th at 2pm and returning to PSU at 4pm.

Other Questions?

Here's a video from Glowlexa, our helpful digital assistant, with some less frequently asked questions about the retreat!

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