L.E.A.D: Learn, Engage, Aspire, Do (Level 2: Roots)

A follow up to Level 1, only students in Grade 10-12 who have taken the 8 week level 1 program will be eligible to sign up for Level 2.

L.E.A.D: Community Leadership (Roots) is a unique Squamish leadership experience for Grade 10-12s in Squamish who are ready to expand their leadership skills and how they can make a difference. They build service hours for graduation, develop valuable skills and experience for their resume or scholarships.

In this follow up 6 week program to Level 1, participants continue their work elevating youth voices, working on projects with impact and shadowing/being mentored by engaged adults in the community. Leadership Skills build on Level 1 and group project is more complex, more student led. Students participate in creating a YOUTH EVENT during Youth Week 2026 in Squamish.

Benefit to participants

Building new skills
Recommendation and certificate
Networking & connections in the community
Life skills & business skills
Connection to self, peers and community
Meet youth with similar interests
Participate in your community
Earn volunteer hours
Potential for more volunteer hours assisting with other community events

Guest facilitators will include politicians, entrepreneurs, coaches and not-for-profit

Below are things we can cover but- important to note the participants will have a lot of say in which aspects they would most like to dive into so the final session outline will only happen after our intro session

Community project of choice- executed during Youth Week 2026
Event planning tools and project management
Hands-on volunteering as a group (group decision where)
Mentoring and career shadowing
Advocacy and Board work

Whether you’re shy or outspoken, creative or curious — this is your place to grow your roots, discover your voice, and begin your leadership journey.

Session dates: 2 program times running in Spring 2026 maximum 12 participants

Tuesdays 4.00-6.30pm:
March 31st to May 5th

OR

Thursdays 6.00-8.30pm:
April 2 to May 7th

L.E.A.D Spring Session- Squamish Grades 10-12 (Level 2)