Student progress at Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is guided by a structured four-phase level system. As described below, each level focuses on specific developmental objectives and builds upon the skills and strengths that the student developed during prior levels.

Level I: Turtle

• Focus on self-care
• Acclimating to life at ALE
• Emphasis on building trust for and with staff

Level II: Bear

• Focus on self-discovery
• Learning how to give and receive constructive & positive feedback
• Getting comfortable with the idea of learning how to re-direct your behaviors
• Working as a team
• Learning how to take accountability for your choices
• Becoming aware of how your choices impact the people around you
• Learning more about your needs and behavioral patterns
• Becoming aware of your emotional triggers
• Reconnecting with self and others

Level III: Wolf

• Learning the basic tools of leadership through modeling, teaching, and supporting
• Beginning to re-direct yourself (versus relying on others to help you do this)
• Learning how to get your needs met in healthier ways
• Building trust through integrity and consistency
• Preparing for the future

Level IV: Hawk

• Re-directing one’s own behaviors
• Being able to tie past to present (“connecting the dots”) to promote healthier decision-making
• Planning for the future
• Reconnecting with Family
• Mentoring and teaching newer group members

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For answers to specific questions about Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, please call 877.252.0869 or visit our Contact Us page. We look forward to answering all your questions and helping you determine if Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is the perfect place for your child.