Camp Tekakwitha Teen Leadership Program

Camp Tekakwitha Teen Leadership Program offers LeaderQuest I for ages 14-15, with whitewater rafting, an overnight camping trip, and teambuilding programs. It also offers LeaderQuest II for ages 15-16, with a service project and overnight camping trip, and Explorers for ages 15-17, with a four-day backpacking trip, hiking, camping, and canoeing adventures. The program also includes Counselor in Training for ages 16-17, with one full-week training session and one full week of summer camp working with campers as an assistant counselor, and a Winter Leadership Retreat for ages 14-17.

Programs

• LeaderQuest I — 14-15 · Includes whitewater rafting, an overnight camping trip, teambuilding programs, and more.
• LeaderQuest II — 15-16 · Includes a service project and overnight camping trip, with a focus on servant leadership.
• Explorers — 15-17 · Small group program with a four-day backpacking trip, hiking, camping, and canoeing adventures.
• Counselor in Training (CIT) — 16-17 · One full-week training session, then one full week of summer camp working with campers as an assistant counselor.
• Winter Leadership Retreat — 14-17 · Designed uniquely for teen high school students; includes community, formation talks, games, adoration, Mass, and Camp fun.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–17 years old
• Current session: Winter Leadership Retreat (Feb 12–Feb 14, 2027)
• General schedule: Leadership sessions are available for various ages during the summer months. Each program begins and ends the week on-site. Depending on the session, the group will be off-site anywhere between 2-4 days during their week.

About the provider

Camp Tekakwitha's leadership program serves its oldest campers through summer session options. Its goal is to help form young Catholic leaders who are active missionary disciples of their parishes, schools, and communities.

The programs do not need to be followed in order, but they do build upon one another. Registration for the 2027 teen leadership retreat is $200 per camper and includes all food, housing, speakers, and programming. Open to teens ages 14-17.

Last updated November 5, 2026.