Teens are divided into four groups according to age and maturity level. Each group plans their own activities, designs and builds their own living structures, organizes and takes recreational trips to surrounding areas, and is involved in other therapeutic, recreational, and educational activities. An accredited year-round academic program is an integral part of the services provided. Each group consists of 10 same age youths, three counselors, and a certified teacher. Positions Available Counselors for the Therapeutic Wilderness Programs are responsible for the physical, mental, emotional well-being, and development of teens in their group.
Extensive training is provided on a frequent and regular schedule.
Topics include, but are not limited to problem solving, crisis intervention, child development, Reality Therapy, group dynamics, conflict resolution, substance abuse intervention, first aid and CPR, and outdoor skills. The counselor work schedule is a rotating time-off schedule, with counselors working five days at a stretch, with three days off, then four days at a stretch, with three days off. The counselor position affords a unique opportunity to develop individual and group counseling, professional team building, communication, and supervision skills as well as building a foundation of valuable work experience.