Teens often feel they are entitled to current privileges and comforts without any effort on their part. This is far from reality. In nature, if you want warmth, shelter or food you must do something to procure it. Military Teen Boot Camp operates under this same premise. Participants experience a lifestyle that reflects what it would be like for them if they did not have what their parents, or others have provided for them.
All participants live in tents, sleep on the floor and cook their own meals on an open campfire.
The entire Military Teen Boot Camp experience is designed to teach respect. The program offers a military-type regimentation including a strong set of rules with high expectations and follow through. Failure to follow rules or commands will bring immediate consequences. Participants quickly develop a solemn respect for rules, orders, and authority figures. The program is also physically challenging with a significant amount of marching with backpacks on a daily basis.