At APExL Academy, every day is designed to challenge, inspire, and transform participants into capable, confident leaders. Our 14-day program is divided into three progressive phases—Basic Leadership, Intermediate Leadership, and Advanced Leadership—each building on the last to ensure a well-rounded development of leadership skills.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the daily themes and key activities participants will experience during their time
at APExL Academy.
Days 0–3
The foundation of leadership is self-mastery. This phase focuses on personal accountability, discipline, and resilience through a mix of physical, mental, and technical challenges.
Days 4–8
This phase shifts focus to teamwork, communication, and trust. Participants take on group challenges and learn how to lead and collaborate effectively under pressure.
Days 9–13
The final phase prepares participants to lead at an organizational level. They focus on strategic thinking, decision-making, and applying leadership principles to large-scale challenges.
While every day at APExL offers unique challenges and experiences, the structure remains consistent to ensure participants develop discipline and maximize their learning. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM: Wake-Up and Personal Hygiene
Participants start their day by preparing themselves mentally and physically for the challenges ahead.
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Physical Training (PT)
Daily PT sessions vary and include activities such as jiu-jitsu, lifting, team-based circuits, or mock fitness assessments. These sessions build grit, resilience, and a foundation of physical discipline.
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast
A nutritious meal provides fuel for the day and allows participants to bond with teammates in a relaxed setting.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Training Session
Morning sessions include hands-on experiences such as flying, firearms training, or wilderness first aid. Each activity ties directly to leadership principles, reinforcing discipline, ownership, and focus.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
Participants enjoy a break to recharge and reflect on the morning’s activities.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Afternoon Training Session
Afternoons often involve team-based challenges such as leadership reaction courses, scuba diving, or large Group Leadership Projects (GLPs). These sessions emphasize communication, trust, and teamwork.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Dinner
A well-earned meal provides time to unwind and strengthen connections with peers.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Evening Reflection and Feedback
Participants debrief with instructors, journal about the day’s lessons, and receive individualized feedback. This time is critical for internalizing key takeaways and preparing for future challenges.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Free Time
Participants can relax in their dorms, standardize their spaces, or complete assigned readings. This unstructured time encourages independence and personal accountability.
9:00 PM: Lights Out
A full night’s rest is essential to recover and prepare for the next day’s activities.
Parents can feel secure knowing that:
“He who is brave is free.”
– Seneca
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