Misc
Parental Choice
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping does not maintain a list of the top 50 [wilderness] programs nor does NATWC rate wilderness camps or therapeutic schools and programs. NATWC has never rated, listed by positive outcomes or negative press, any therapeutic wilderness programs nor have we recommended a specific program to a parent. NATWC makes available to [...]
Collaborative Efforts
Monday, November 10th, 2008The 15th Annual NATWC Training Conference has created a buzz. Held in Jekyll Island Georgia at the end of Summer 2008, the conference took a new and exciting focus. Not only did NATWC conduct the usual training sessions designed for front line outdoor staff, but a Symposium regarding industry issues pertinent to outdoor programming was the [...]
The State of The Industry Symposium
Friday, September 5th, 2008The National Association Of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping presents the “State of The Industry” Symposium, September 22nd at the Annual Training Conference at “Villas by the Sea” on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia.
The Symposium is part of the overall training conference September 21-23, 2008. This informative panel discussion features prominent leaders from the field of outdoor therapy [...]
Discovery Channel Alaska Challenge
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008SEEKING ADVENTURERS FOR NEW DISCOVERY CHANNEL SERIES
Discovery Channel, the network that brought you The Alaska Experiment, is currently casting its next Alaskan adventure. If you think you have what it takes to live and thrive in one of nature’s most brutal environments, then we want to hear from you TODAY!
Our newest series raises the bar [...]
Welcome to NATWC
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Welcome to the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping (NATWC).
NATWC currently represents over 50 therapeutic wilderness programs for young people across the country. We are committed to upholding the best practices of our industry through networking, education, counselor certification, and the support of research and political action in our field. We serve as an unbiased [...]