Directory of Outdoor Programs Resources

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For sites of institutions offering rehabilitation and therapy for youth with behavioral health issues through outdoor survival training, wilderness camping or hiking experiences, or outdoor living.

Resources in This Category

• Adirondack Leadership Expeditions

  http://www.adirondackleadership.com/
  A character development wilderness program for troubled teens that promotes personal growth through a focus on insight-oriented experiences located near Saranac Lake, New York.

• Adventure Therapy & Wilderness/Nature Therapy

  http://www.wilderdom.com/adventuretherapy.html
  An overview of adventure therapy, with summaries of theory, research, and links to full-text articles.

• Agape Youth Ministry

  http://www.agapeyouth.org/
  A Christ centered youth ranch program located in Arizona for pre-adolescent girls and boys 13 to 16 years old, exhibiting behavioral problems, or other troubled behavior.

• Alaska Crossings Wilderness Expeditions

  http://www.alaskacrossings.org/
  Offers experiential programs for youth with mental health issues, in the Tongass National Forest and on the Stikine River.

• Anasazi Foundation

  http://www.anasazi.org/
  Provides wilderness residential programs for teenagers, as well as intervention courses for parents and professionals. Features details of staff, services and facilities.

• Aspen Achievement Academy

  http://www.aspenacademy.com/
  Outdoor therapy program for adolescents and troubled teens, ages 13-17 with behavioral problems, substance abuse problems, depression and defiance.

• Eckerd Youth Alternatives

  http://www.eckerd.org/
  Nonprofit organization providing proven outdoor therapeutic residential programs for at-risk and troubled youth in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire.

• Educo Adventure School

  http://www.educo.ca/
  Youth adventure school in the Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada. Develops teamwork and inner strengths while handling external challenges.

• Englishton Park

  http://www.englishtonpark.org/
  Camp for children who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or learning difficulties provided by Englishton Park United Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. Lexington, Indiana.

• Majestic Outdoor Adventures

  http://www.majesticoutdoors.com/
  An independent, non-denominational ministry providing a therapeutic prevention/intervention outdoor program that reaches out to provide Christian morals and values. Missouri.

• Northwest Academy

  http://www.nwacademy.net/
  Therapeutic wilderness program for troubled teens, located in Idaho. Includes philosophy and approach, family program profile, and admissions and financial information.

• Open Sky Wilderness Therapy

  http://www.openskywilderness.com/
  Holistic treatment for teens and young adults fighting issues such as alcohol abuse, low self esteem, and mental health concerns. Colorado, USA.

• Outback Therapeutic Expeditions

  http://www.outbacktreatment.com/
  Wilderness treatment for teenagers, from thirteen to seventeen years of age, with emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse issues. Utah, USA.

• Project GO

  http://www.projectgo.org/
  Provides experiential education programs for underprivileged and at-risk youth, including whitewater rafting and challenge ropes courses, in northern California and Nevada.

• RedCliff Ascent

  http://www.redcliffascent.com/
  Wilderness therapy program that offers 30 or 60 day courses. Located in Utah.

• Rock Solid Character

  http://www.rocksolidcharacter.com/
  Character education program that promotes moral and ethical character growth through adventure based rock climbing, primarily for grades 3-6. Offered to U.S. schools and parents.

• Second Nature

  http://www.snwp.com/
  Outdoor therapy program for adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and substance abuse issues. Locations in Utah, Oregon, and Georgia.

• Summit Achievement

  http://www.summitachievement.com/
  Outdoor residential treatment center for boys and girls 13 - 17 years of age.

• SUWS of the Carolinas

  http://www.suwscarolinas.com/
  Wilderness therapy program for adolescents with behavior, learning, or family problems.

• Wikipedia: Wilderness therapy

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilderness_therapy
  Online encyclopedia article about therapy based on primitive outdoor sojourns.

• Wilderness Treatment Programs

  http://www.wilderness-programs-info.com/
  Directory of programs offered by Aspen Education Group.

• WinGate Wilderness Therapy

  http://wingatewildernesstherapy.com/
  Utah program for troubled teens. Includes details of program and philosophy.

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