Decision making is vital to growth. We believe that youth today are not challenged to make responsible decisions. Rather many decisions of consequence are made for them, keeping them from ready preparation for life. Campers must work together as a group to make responsible decisions. Then they must live with the consequences and take appropriate action to correct or alter their choices as they evaluate and reflect upon the consequences of each.
Reflection brings meaning to an experience.
Without reflection there will be no growth or learning. We are called to care for God's creation. BackCountry teaches conservation and low-impact camping, and we incorporate service projects such as cleaning up litter or improving trails. Leadership can and must be developed. The future of the world depends on our next generation of leaders.