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UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Tanglewood

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Building connections to the natural world through affordable environmental education and nature-base

For over 30 years, Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove 4-H Centers have provided experiences where people of all ages connect with the natural world, learn to be leaders, celebrate diversity, and develop valuable life skills.

10/21/2026

Greetings! Many thanks to camper and staff alumni Micaela Tepler for spearheading the regrouping of the Friends of Tanglewood community. If you're interested in learning more about this group of dedicated supporters or interested in taking part, please fill out this short Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBUFs34nWU5ddxH3A2Cdu0Gxt9nrqVkTjXAeahW-kzHhGDdw/viewform

Your insight will help us work together better as we lean into the future of Tanglewood and our work to make our programming and facility the best it can be!

Thank you all for your support!

We are sending out this survey to figure out the best way to engage with camp alumni who would like to be involved!

09/28/2026

Go green on October 5th ❤️🍀

09/25/2026

It’s Common Ground Fair Weekend! The UMaine 4-H Centers and Maine 4-H tables are in the Young Maine/ Ag Demo tent! Stop on by to say hi and learn all about 4-H in Maine! ❤️🍀

09/15/2026

On quiet days in camp, our wildlife neighbors are often seen enjoying shared spaces. This morning, an adult Porcupine was seen noshing on Red Oak Acorns from the overhead tree. Scolding the Porcupine was a (seemingly) frustrated Red Squirrel, who probably had dropped a lot of those acorns to stash away for winter. It made us wonder about the relationship between the Red Squirrels and their seed collecting with the Porcupines and Turkeys we regularly see eating seeds on the grass. Perhaps this is a new twist to the Squirrel Game?

We love making observations and asking questions about what we see and hear. There is so much wonder to the natural world, and we hope you are able to keep connected to what is also going on around you. ❤️🍀

09/05/2026

As we honor this Labor Day and as summer gives way to fall, we celebrate the special moments, nature sightings, and friendships that brought magic to the final camp sessions at Tanglewood. We are grateful to the staff, families, campers, and community supporters who make the important work of human and nature connection possible. Thank you all for a truly wonderful summer season! ❤️🍀

07/25/2026

We’re in our 44th summer as a 4-H Camp and we’ve been busy living each of the 4-H’s to their fullest this summer! Keeping our thinking clear and open-minded, our hears open and loyal, giving back through service to community and being good friends, and taking care of our health in how we live each day actively and with yummy food! How do you live 4-H? 🍀

It’s hard to believe we’ve crossed the half way point already. The Tanglewood staff are hitting their stride as a solid team that creates awesome programming and supports each other and the campers. Here’s to more silly evening programs, engaging electives, great leadership experiences, and the best focuses and morning programs. ❤️🍀

07/13/2026

Calling All High School Students Who Love the Outdoors!

Spend two unforgettable weeks at Tanglewood 4-H Camp & Learning Center while earning 4 college credits and a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification through the University of Maine Early College Outdoor Leadership Program.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in hiking, canoeing, climbing, navigation, outdoor leadership, and wilderness emergency response all while exploring the natural beauty of midcoast Maine.

📍 Tanglewood 4-H Camp & Learning Center (Lincolnville)
📅 July 19–31, 2026
🎓 Ages 15–18

✅ Tuition is FREE for qualified Maine public and homeschool students.
💲 Scholarships are available to help cover overnight costs.
⏳ Space is limited to just 12 participants. Apply by July 12.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://extension.umaine.edu/tanglewood/tanglewood-lincolnville/leadership-programs/early-college-outdoor-intensive/

07/05/2026

Through the heat, campers and staff had a great week overcoming challenges, made new friends, learned many new skills, expressed their creativity, and had fun!

Week Two brought both the Garden Focus and Tanglewood Times back to life. It’s exciting to see former campers, now staff, reconnect with programs that inspired and brought them joy, bringing all of it to a new generation.

The Great Circle Loop trip beat the heat by hiking early and swimming each afternoon by a different lake.

And, we launched Leadership Three 2026. With safe travels they’ll make it to Baxter State Park mid-week!

Much gratitude to our staff who make all this magic happen. ♥️🍀

07/01/2026

So proud of our NorthStar team at RSU 71!

Check out this article about NorthStar 4-H and our expansion into Waldo County at Troy Howard Middle School (RSU 71)!

The NorthStar 4-H Tanglewood team is led by Jessica Decke, Tanglewood 4-H Director; Melissa (Mel) Tracey-Torres, NorthStar 4-H Program Coordinator; and AmeriCorps member and Tanglewood alumnus Gideon Orestis. This is a rock star team, and they have already made a major impact on the youth they serve!

What began as a pilot program in western Maine has grown into a multi-county mentoring initiative that helps rural youth discover new opportunities through mentoring, afterschool programming, experiential learning, service, and outdoor adventure. We are excited to see this work expanding to new communities and grateful for the incredible partners, staff, volunteers, and families who make it possible.

Read the full article to learn more about NorthStar 4-H and the amazing work happening in Waldo County and beyond!

https://umaine.edu/news/2026/06/northstar-4-h-program-helps-rural-maine-youth-discover-new-opportunities/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSx5IJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJEZUtWZk9IRjlvaTgzSVo0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvQsn_eIfl8Te7HyQcaTIzJZ-1zsZ04WMHDsG3TbldqV8GIBad5PqOLlPB0w_aem_7mCdhe8bmVlxJHmPg3LwaQ

06/28/2026

We wrapped up Week One of Overnight Camp with a picnic adventure to Myra’s Beach. It was a real treat to explore the tide pools and cool off in the ocean. What did we find… sea stars, hermit crabs, green crabs, periwinkles, a great blue heron, gulls, and so many colorful rocks and shells. It was the perfect end to a lovely and memorable week! Here’s to a great start to Summer 2026! ❤️🍀

Much gratitude to Bill and Marty Leavitt for sharing their space with Tanglewood.

Image: young people explore the rocky coast of Maine.

Address

1 Tanglewood Road
Lincolnville, ME
04849

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(207) 789-5868

Website

http://extension.umaine.edu/tanglewood

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