Teen Leadership Retreat

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In-Person

Camp Sentinel
29 Sentinel Lodge Road
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
United States

The Teen Leadership Retreat is the launch of the 4-H program year for tweens and teens ages 12-18. This overnight experience gathers teens from across New Hampshire to empower them to become ready for the year ahead. Each teen is challenged to find their spark through hands-on content specific workshops that align with each NH Ambassador pathway. When not being guided through workshops they have self-selected into groups to develop the remaining pieces of retreat (evening activity, morning ice breaker and youth-adult partnership challenge game). Their involvement in planning alongside their peers fosters initial relationship building through trust-building activities, communication, and goal-setting.  With guidance from advisors and teen mentors, they cultivate autonomy, leadership, and a sense of community, preparing them to create welcoming environments and make a positive impact locally.

What to Expect:

  • Hands-on workshops designed to light a spark in a new interest
  • Collaborative team-building activities with like-minded teens
  • Evening activities, morning icebreakers, and challenges designed by YOU!
  • Opportunities to connect with peers from across New Hampshire

Cost: $90

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Contact

  • Kristen Lyons
    State 4-H Teen Leadership Field Specialist

    In support of the New Hampshire Food Bank’s October Challenge we are inviting attendees to bring donations of non-perishable macaroni and cheese. 

    Donate Mac and Cheese flyer

Retreat Schedule

Saturday, October 18th

  • 10-12: Registration, Welcome and Connection Games
  • 12-12:45: Lunch
  • 1-2:30 Workshop Sessions
    • Teens select workshop topic in online registration
  • 2:30-2:45: Embrace Empathy: Service Project Launch
  • 2:45-3:45: Small Group Project Planning
  • 3:45-4: Small Group Share Out
  • 4-5:15: Snack, recreation break and settle in to rooms
  • 5:15-6: Challenge Groups
    • Saturday Evening Activity
    • Sunday Morning Energizer
    • Sunday Afternoon Reflection
  • 6-7: Dinner
  • 7pm: Evening Activity Presented
  • 7:15-9:45: Group Activity, Campfire, Rec and Social Time
  • 9:45-10: Floor Reflection
  • 10-10:30: Quiet Time/Showers
  • 10:30: Lights Out 

Sunday, October 19th

  • 7:30-8:30: Breakfast
  • 8:30-9: Pack Up
  • 9-10: Morning Energizer
  • 10-10:15: Snack
  • 10:15-11:30: Grit to Grow
  • 11:30-11:45: Evaluation
  • 11:45-12:15: Teen-Led Reflection
  • 12:15-1: 00 Lunch
  • 1:00 Depart 
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