Your Child:

Your child will be under the care of many individuals to help keep him/her physically safe. Each student will be seen by a licensed physician before entrance to the program, doctor visits will be established when needed, bi-weekly physical check-ups will be administered, food and water will be transported to each group daily, and each student will be outfitted head to toe with the best wilderness gear to protect them from the elements.

 


Elements of Change | Student Phases | Safety

ELEMENTS OF CHANGE

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The Wilderness is a setting that is rich with metaphor and potential for students to expand insight and increase confidence. It naturally offers opportunities to experiment with new and healthier student wildernessways of coping with the inevitable social and emotional stressors of life.  Our program relies on four key elements to promote awareness and growth: Community, Nature, Wellbeing, and Therapy. 

Student Phases

While at Elements Wilderness Program, students move through a phase system designed to reflect a student's level of investment and insight into their personal growth. Each phase supports increasing self-confidence and accountability. The phases encourage movement from dependence and confusion towards confidence and clarity.  The phase structure provides motivation. As students move through the phases, they earn privileges as well as take on more responsibility.