Mission

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.

Recent Updates

Topics


DONATIONS

NATWC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others. Donations are greatly appreciated.

You can make a donation in any amount using the link below - thanks!



Archives

Admin

NATWC Conference

2010 National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping
17TH Annual Conference
September 19 – 21, 2010
Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, TN

The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping invites you to join us for our annual training conference, which will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

DATE: September 19-21, 20102010 NATWC Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

LOCATION
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN

CALL FOR PRESENTERS/PAPERS: We are seeking presenters for our 17th annual conference.  Workshops begin Monday, September 20 and end on September 21.  Workshops will be one hour in length (longer times available by combining sessions). Workshops should be related to the National Wilderness Counselor Certification including topics related to clinical programming, adventure-based counseling, wilderness skills, staff development, recruiting, program management, experiential and group activities, and more.   Be creative!

To submit a proposal, complete and return the form to the address listed in the document by April 30, 2010.  Please download and complete the following form for more information:  Call for Papers and Presenters

REGISTRATION: Please download and complete the following form to register for the 2010 NATWC Conference: 2010 NATWC Conference Registration

We are excited to hold our annual conference in this beautiful facility surrounded by the exciting city of Nashville.  Nashville International Airport (BNA)  is a relatively short flight from most of the US, making the NATWC Conference a “must” on your 2010 list.

Stay tuned to our website for more news regarding the upcoming conference.  As always, you may contact Angie Senic Shockley directly with any questions or comments.

Subscribe: If you subscribe to the NATWC website you’ll receive the updates via email automatically when they are published.

Check out Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center website for more information.  The conference rate for rooms at the resort will be $119.00 per night Sept. 19-21.