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The primary purpose of NATWC is to support the establishment and continuation of therapeutic wilderness camping organizations; with the attendant responsibility to educate the public as to the existence of such organizations and their success in helping troubled young people change their lives for the better.

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Archive for January, 2008

FAQ: What are wilderness therapeutic camps?

Monday, January 7th, 2008

There are two basic types of wilderness therapeutic camps. These can be described as long term and short term camps.
Long Term Camps
These programs usually consist of large base camps located on large parcels of wilderness property. Usually these camps consist of a few central, permanent buildings such as schools, offices, dining halls, maintenance facilities, etc. [...]

FAQ: How successful are wilderness therapeutic camps?

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Various follow-up studies have determined that 75-80% of the young people who complete these program experience significant improvement in the problems that brought them to the programs. The success rates of wilderness therapeutic camps compare very well with the success rates of other residential treatments facilities.
Are boot camps considered to be wilderness therapeutic camps?
Boot camps [...]

FAQ: How can I tell if a program is reputable and safe?

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Check on how the program is licensed and/or accredited. Most states require licensure or facilities. Compliance histories are a matter of public record and can often be found on the websites of the licensing entity. One can ask the personnel at these facilities how to contact state licensure personnel to check the compliance history.
Other accrediting [...]