D230 Operation Snowball Retreat applications now being accepted

District 230 students are invite to register for the Operation Snowball Leadership Retreat to be held February 13-16 at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, Illinois.


Operation Snowball is a weekend that focuses on building skills for leadership development. Some of the topics discussed include communication skills, decision making, problem solving, peer pressure, coping with stress, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) information, relationships, positive mental attitude, and the healthy family.

All of the above information is presented in large group“general sessions” or in smaller groups called "mini-workshops". After each general session and mini-workshop, participants meet in their "small group" to discuss the information and its implications on their own life. The same small group meets throughout the weekend, and it is here that many thoughts and feelings are shared. Each small group is co-facilitated by trained teens, with adult staff support. The theme for the retreat is “Better Together”. 

Snowball applications must be turned in by Friday, February 7. Due to camp deadlines, no participant refunds can be granted after February 7. 

Students are encouraged to pick up a Snowball registration packet, which contains more details regarding this retreat, in the guidance office at their District 230 school.