Leadership Two, ages 15-16

Step into your leadership capacity through time with peers on exciting adventures. From the seashore to the rivers of northern Maine, this 2-week program fosters growth and memory-making that last a lifetime.

Campers begin their two-week program by forming their group, building trust, and practicing (or learning) canoeing skills to ensure safer trips on the water and as a community. This peer group, with two experienced leaders, forms a pod that all will come to depend on.

Following the way of historic canoe guides up north

In preparation for the trip, all the packing and logistics are done by the L2s! In taking charge, they will learn focus, planning, and independence, and they will experience the rewards of a trip that’s all their own. It’s a team process to head out for a trip up north to the West Branch of the Penobscot River.

Back at Camp

Back at camp, L2 continues with more intense and immersed leadership training. Participants lead activities for overnight campers, practice role modeling, and build on leadership and group skills in advanced team-building workshops. During this time they become a “counselor for a day,” helping to plan camp activities, sharing cabin duties with counseling staff, and getting a taste of the responsibility that comes with being a counselor.

One of the final steps of the L2 program is a service project. Whatever the L2 project is, it’s BIG, and whether it’s building a bridge, creating a new trail, or crafting new benches for the campfire circle, the L2 project is always sure to leave a lasting monument to the teamwork and efforts of every group.

“At Tanglewood, my self-confidence, leadership, and faith in myself and others grow in abundance” — leadership camper

Leadership 2 is a 2-week-long program.

Note: L1 participation is not required to be an L2, but we do ask for a written letter or email describing your expectations for the program. What would you like to accomplish or get from your participation in this program? Please include your letter with the registration form or email it to extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu. Accommodations can be made if writing is a concern.

Ages: 15-16                   Cost: $1600                  Packing List

Program Dates:

Weeks 5-6: July 19-31, 2026

Weeks 7-8: August 2-13, 2026