California Therapeutic Wilderness Camps and Programs
Therapeutic wilderness camp aims to guide children and teenagers in the everyday struggle of adolescence. These camps are set in forests or campgrounds to give the participants a back-to-nature experience while helping them cope with the confusing stage of adolescenceSee More »
Therapeutic wilderness camp aims to guide children and teenagers in the everyday struggle of adolescence. These camps are set in forests or campgrounds to give the participants a back-to-nature experience while helping them cope with the confusing stage of adolescence. The programs in these camps teach positive values like self-reliance, confidence, responsibility and respect, and at the same time, help participants resolve issues whether personal or within the family, school or community.
Learning Skills: Since wilderness therapy programs are set in forests or campgrounds, a participant will be taught basic camping and outdoor survival skills that one can find practical in similar situations. A participant will also learn basic first aid training along with other fundamental skills associated with outdoor activities.
What to Pack: To prepare for wilderness therapy camps, pack basic camping gear and equipment including sleeping bag, flashlight, army knife and so on. Personal clothing and supplies are also necessary. One can also choose to bring a camera, video cam, book, board game or other items that can enhance the overall experience.
Special Counselor Considerations: A counselor for such camps should have background and experience in dealing with troubled children or teenagers, to be able to help the participants cope with personal, family or school struggles that they are experiencing.
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Bar 717 Ranch / Camp Trinity
Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 8-16. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, gain a sense of community, and make their own choices. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking trips, campfires, singing, and much more.
For more than 90 years, the Bar 717 Ranch has welcomed children to 450 acres in the beautiful mountains of Trinity County in Northern California to...
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