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CAVE 2026
CAVE 2026

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The Carleton Alumni Volunteer Experience is free to attend. Food and campus housing will be provided. Check out the Carpooling Form if you are interested.

A list of alumni who are registered for CAVE is available online.

If you have any questions, please email the Alumni Annual Fund Office or call 800-745-2275.


CAVE Agenda Overview

Session times and topics may adjust slightly as CAVE planning continues, but this overview can be used to guide your travel plans.


Wednesday, August 5

Arrival for 5th & 10th Reunion Committees only (Classes of 2022 & 2017)

7:00–9:00 p.m. Class of 2022 and 2017 Check-In Available

After 9:00 p.m. Volunteers should contact Campus Security for access to rooms


Thursday, August 6

Programming for 5th, 10th, & 25th Reunion Committees only (Classes of 2022, 2017, & 2002)


5th & 10th Reunion Committees Only

10:30 a.m. Check-In Available

11:00–11:30 a.m. Welcome to Jumpstart

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:00–5:30 p.m. Jumpstart Programming

6:15–7:15 p.m. Dinner

7:30–8:30 p.m. Social Time at Imminent Brewing


25th Reunion Committee Only

4:00 p.m. Volunteer Check-In Opens

6:00–8:15 p.m. Social Hour & Dinner for 25th Reunion


All Other Volunteers

4:00–8:30 p.m. Volunteer Check-In Available

After 8:30 p.m. Volunteers should contact Campus Security for access to rooms


Friday, August 7 - CAVE Officially Begins

8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Volunteer Check-In Available

8:00–9:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:30-11:00 a.m. Welcome, Board Introductions, and Economics of the College

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Morning Programming & Committee Time

12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch

1:15–5:30 p.m. Afternoon Programming & Committee Time

5:30–7:45 p.m. Social Hour & Dinner


Saturday, August 8

7:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00–10:30 a.m. Welcome & Campus Updates with President Byerly

10:30–11:30 a.m. Break / Time to Explore Campus / Committee Photos

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Lunch

1:00–5:00 p.m. Afternoon Programming & Committee Time

4:45–5:15 p.m. Reunion Committee Photos

5:15–8:30 p.m. Reception & Dinner


Sunday, August 9

Check Out by 11:00 a.m.