FAQs & Fees
The top most FAQ’s!
How much does it cost?
This year’s program fee is just $399. Program fees may be paid by family members, schools or raised by community donations. Information on how to raise the sponsorship fee is sent upon receipt of the application and an outline of activities.
NTLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Sponsorship fees include:
University accommodations, all meals, seminar materials, program book, tee shirt and so much more. Transportation to the program is not included.
Are accommodations included?
Yes! Students stay on site at the university in the dorms.
Are the men and women separated in their sleeping arrangements?
Yes, of course. Depending on the university, students either have their own building or are separated by floors. At Chapman University, each pair of two has their own private bath! At UC Davis, suites have two or three private rooms (two to a room) where each group of 4 or 6 share a private bath.
If I come with a friend, can they be my roommate?
Yes again! Once registered, you will receive (or you can download) a roommate match up form. We’ll ask a few questions about your hobbies and interests and try to match you up with the best possible roommate. If you are coming with a friend and would like to share a room (same sex only) there will be a place for that on the form.
How long has NTLP been in business?
NTLP began in 1992 and 2010 celebrates our 19th anniversary. During that time, we have produced 40 programs for over 8500 students.
What kind of program is this?
Motivational, educational and inspirational! During the weekend students hear from professional motivational speakers, take part in interactive workshops and small group sessions – all around the concepts of leadership, teamwork, and diversity.
Is there a religious affiliation?
No. NTLP is a LEADERSHIP camp. We are open to students of all faiths, nationalities, ethnicities and belief systems.
If I live in the area, do I have to stay on site, or can I come and go during the weekend?
Students must remain on campus during the weekend. Our programs start early and end late, plus there is a special camaraderie and bonding shared by getting to know your roommate and staying in a dorm-like atmosphere. If there is some reason that the student must leave for a short while during the camp, it must be pre-arranged prior to attending NTLP and the parent or guardian must pick up and return the student to the program.
I have to fly. Will someone meet me?
If you are attending UC Davis, please use the SMF (Sacramento International) Airport. Watch for specials, especially on Southwest Airlines. If you plan to book early, please be sure your flight arrives prior to 11:00am on Friday, July 23rd and departs no earlier than 6:00pm on Sunday, July 25. For Chapman University, please use the John Wayne (SNA) (Orange County) Airport, arriving on July 9 before 11:00am and departing July 11, after 6:00pm. NTLP staff will meet and greet all arrivals (curbside) on Friday before 11:00am. After that they need to come back into the campus to start the program. We use Super Shuttle and private autos (occasionally) to transfer participants. On departure, Sunday, students are picked up from the university and taken to the airport and delivered curb-side.
Both airports are reasonably small and easy to navigate. Students are mailed a bright-colored roster of arriving passengers and detailed instructions on where to go and who to look for, plus emergency cell phone numbers. In 18 years we have never lost or left behind a single student!
Is there a cost for this? Yes, but just the cost of the super shuttle - about $15.00-$20 each way. We will post exact 2010 fares when they are available. NOTE: For southern California, our out-of-state passengers may have trouble arriving at John Wayne and will need to arrive at Los Angeles International (LAX). If that is your situation (out-of-state participants only) please call the NTLP office to discuss: 800-550-1950.
If my student is traveling by air, do I need to accompany them?
That is up to you. Every year we have dozens of students who fly alone and do just fine. If you would like to come with them we will give you some recommendations of nearby hotel accommodations and you have the option of renting a car at the airport and driving your student to the campus. Maps and directions will be available on the website. Both campuses are in residential areas and there are no hotels within walking distance, although there are some very close by car. During the weekend you are welcome to sit in on our motivational speakers, but workshops, group sessions and meals are for the attending students only. (Students will not participate openly if they know they are being listened to by their parents!) If you would like to be an Interview Judge on Saturday afternoon, we would be pleased to have you attend (please email your interest through our Contact Us page.)
Do I have to raise sponsorships or can I, or a parent pay?
Sponsorships are not required. We make this option available to you to help defray costs and so that anyone, from any financial situation can attend. If it is feasible for you or a parent to pay the entire fee, you are more than welcome to do that – just be sure to list yourself or your parents as the sponsors!
Can I pay in installments? Yes you can. Your first payment is $100, due at your first deadline. Subsequent payments can be spread out, but must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to the program.
What if I have to cancel?
Payments are refundable to the sponsor only.
All payments are fully refundable up to 90 days prior to the program.
From 90 – 60 days there is a nominal $15 cancellation charge.
From 60 – 30 days there is a $50 cancellation charge.
Cancellations within 30 days to the date of the conference are subject to a $100 cancel charge, based on reason for cancellation.
All payments made by Visa or MasterCard carry a $10 cancel fee regardless of time of cancellation.
Program fees are generally NON-REFUNDABLE within one week to the program and especially for no shows on arrival. Please understand that rooms and meals have been prepaid at this point, staffing has been secured, materials and tee shirts ordered, name tags and door signs made and groups have been set up based on your attendance. If cancellation is unavoidable due to illness or a matter of a serious nature, please call our office to discuss refund options.
I got my information after the deadline. Can I still apply to attend the program?
Yes! Sometimes the mail just takes a while to reach you or perhaps when you received the application you were not ready to make a decision regarding your summer plans. We always accept applications at any time, until we are full. In the event of a full camp, we take applications in the order they were received. So send in your application as soon as you are ready – there is no obligation to receive a sponsor packet.
What age groups can attend?
NTLP is open to students who will be entering 9th grade in the Fall (current 8th graders), through students who will graduate in May/June (current seniors). If you are younger, please call to discuss whether this camp is appropriate for you. Students are roomed with those in like grades. For instance, we do not room incoming Freshman with Seniors, but they are mixed in our small group sessions.
Who are the advisors on site?
NTLP is staffed by our wonderful alumni. The requirement is that they have attended NTLP while in high school, graduated and completed at least 1 year of college or work experience. Every year we have a few “rookies”, outstanding teens that attended last year and are now in college. The remaining 35 range in age from 20 to 34, and many have staffed our program for over 10 years.
Check this out! NTLP staff are NOT paid. More than volunteers, they pay their room and board for this privilege. Most are in college or college graduates. Seven (and counting) have Masters and as of 2009, we now have 3 Ph.d’s! There are also a few of us ‘old’ people on site as well.
Students are not allowed to leave the campus during the weekend. If they drive, we hold their car keys. They never cross the campus alone and we have group meetings at curfew to ensure everyone is where they are supposed to be. Security and safety is our #1 priority, followed closely, of course, by motivating, inspiring and teaching leadership skills.
NTLP Staff are there to lead, mentor and befriend the participants. They lead the group sessions, mix and mingle with the attendees and are positioned throughout the floors in the dorms. While it may look like they are having as much fun as the participants, they know to keep a watchful eye. They are trained to watch for cliques that might form, students who seem isolated, the occasional prankster and any ‘hook up’s’ that came together or formed during the weekend. Once attendees themselves, they know what to look for and how to nicely diffuse issues without embarrassment to the student. They are well-trained before camp in group facilitation skills, conflict resolution, teamwork etc. and they are excellent role models for the attendees. Personally we think they are some of the finest young men and women on the face of the planet.