Leadership Programs, ages 14-18

Step into your leadership potential!

Tanglewood’s Leadership Development Programs don’t just teach you to appreciate nature or how to be a good team member, they model how to succeed as a member of a community. These programs provide lessons in ecology and teach practical outdoor skills, while also allowing you to gain an understanding of communication, decision-making, group dynamics, problem-solving, world diversity, and sustainable living.

There are multiple phases to the Leadership Development Program, and while many participants strive to become camp counselors, the skills learned can be applied in many situations throughout life (trust us, living as part of a social community will teach you many skills you’ll need for work, college, trade school, and life beyond).

Click on the links below to discover more about the leadership opportunities that await you!

Outdoor Leadership Digital Badges

Your teen can earn a digital badge in Outdoor Leadership by completing our 4-H Camp and Learning Center teen leadership programs! Digital badges are small, specialized online certifications that show what skills or knowledge someone has gained. In the world of education, when a person completes a course or learning experience and gains those skills, they can earn a digital badge to recognize their accomplishment.

Digital badges are like special stickers that you can collect online. Just like a sticker, these badges are owned by the person who earns them – but they are sharable. When you accomplish learning a new skill through our camp programs you can earn these badges. The badges can help you keep track of the skills you have. If you earn a level one, they can also help you figure out how to earn a level two and beyond!

To allow your child to earn a digital badge that showcases their skills, please fill out the online form. If you have questions about the badges please reach out to Laura Wilson, laura.wilson@maine.edu (207) 581-2971.