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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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NATWC 2010 National Conference Heads to Nashville

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

We are pleased to announce that the 2010 National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping Conference will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.  The conference will be held September 19-21, 2010.  We are excited to hold our annual conference in this beautiful facility surrounded by the exciting city of Nashville.  [...]

NATWC to Attend IECA

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Sandy Schmiedeknecht, NATWC Secretary, will represent the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping at the Independent Educational Consultants Conference this week in Charlotte, NC. Sandy will attend the Therapeutic Swap Meet on Friday at the Westin Charlotte.
Sandy will be available throughout the conference to introduce NATWC to non-members. NATWC is offering a special membership for [...]

Regular Assessment and Evaluation in Teen Substance Abuse Recovery

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Teens may develop addictions to a variety of substances, ranging from over-the-counter or prescription medications, to alcohol or illegal drugs. Substance abuse affects every aspect of a teen’s life, from family involvement to academic performance. Effective treatment of adolescent substance abuse generally includes multiple strategies:

Individual therapy, also known as talk therapy
Gender-specific group therapy
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NATWC Conference Final Opportunity

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

The 2009 NATWC Conference is less than two weeks away!  Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this year’s events!  You can register by visiting www.natwc.org and following the link to conference registration.
The conference is being held on Jekyll Island at the Villas by the Sea Resort.  Conference rates for room/condo reservations are still available.
There [...]

NATWC Board of Directors

Friday, July 17th, 2009

NATWC has an active volunteer Board of Directors that meets three times a year for the purpose of implementing the goals and providing an Annual Conference primarialy directed at continuing education for front line wilderness staff and program personnel. the Board is comprised of professional individuals dedicated  the continuation of wilderness programs and therapeutic wilderness [...]

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