Boot Camps
The term boot camp can mean anything from a real estate boot camp to an at risk teen boot camp. If you are looking on this site you are obviously interested in help for a troubled, at risk teen. On television like most everything on television the boot camps produce immediate results. In the real world it takes a little more time to change behaviors that a child has been cultivating for many years. It is only logical to realize that long term changes are going to take a little time. Most of the programs we work with are around a year in length. The one year time frame, while not a magical number seems to be about the average time it takes help a child make the changes they need to.

Military Boarding Schools
In times past a military school was the term used to describe where kids went who couldn't seem to make it in a regular school setting. Today a military school is a privilege to attend, and can only be accessed by students that have a desire to excel. The potential student must come with a good report card and some references from their previous teachers. This obviously is not an appropriate fit for a teen at risk that is defiant and unruly. If the parents are able to convince the military school to take their child and he should decide to act out he could be expelled. When a child is asked to leave a military school there is no refund. This can be a substantial amount as tuition is paid for the semester in advance at most military schools.

Wilderness Program
The term wilderness program can refer to several types of programs. If you are seeking help for a defiant, out of control teen, the term wilderness program is referring to a behavior modification style program that has a component of the program that is held out doors.

This type of placement has both pros and cons. Some placement agencies or educational consultants will send a child to a wilderness program before they go to a boarding type school. They believe that if he child has a high impact type experience they will be more likely to settle down and focus on improving themselves in the new boarding school. There are some well established wilderness experience programs that are accident free and have been around for many years. In contrast there are also some that have not been so safe and effective.

It is good when looking into an outdoor program to ask specifically about any problems, accidents, or even deaths they may have had. Some states have increased the regulations associated with this type of placement to assure that the child will have adequate food, shelter, and overall safety while they are in the care of a school or program in their state. However it is the ultimate responsibility of the parent to verify the safety and track record of any potential placement option they are considering.

Wilderness Adventure Program, Teen Summer Program
This term can refer to a program similar to the one described above or it could be an option for someone looking to give a compliant and well behaved teen an experience in the out of doors. If it is just a summer adventure for well behaved teens they are usually not going to want a defiant out of control teen to come along. The other problem is that an adolescent with behavior problems will usually not want to go anywhere the parent wants them to go, even if it is for fun. The majority of teens we deal with are not going to benefit much from a wilderness adventure.

Camp for Troubled Teen
While searching for help for defiant children the term camp for troubled teen can mean several things. Most parents looking for help are not sure exactly what they are looking for. The word camp would usually indicate that some kind of our door or wilderness experience is what is being sought. When in reality the best option may be a traditional boarding school or a residential treatment center. We can help assess the needs of a child and help you determine what may be the best option for your family. The term camp could also mean that the parent is looking for a boot camp for a defiant teen. Whether you are looking for a boot camp, a wilderness experience, or just some time apart from your teen we will help you explore your options.

Don't Give Up - There is Hope
We are available to help you find the most appropriate placement for your child. We have many schools to choose from. We also have a financial department to help you research what financial options may work best for you. If your child has just started down the path of negative behavior of if he has been on the wrong course for a long time we can help. Our programs boast in the neighborhood of 85% success rate at helping trouble youth get turned around. Don't hesitate if you life is miserable trying to decide what to do give us a call, you are not alone.

Let us help you
This site is designed to help you differentiate between all of the types of boarding school options available to parents with a child who is not fitting into a regular school setting. We will help to give you the tools necessary to identify indicators in your child's behavior that may lead to serious school problems. The different types of schools available to students with such behavior problems will also be outlined for you. We will also try to help you understand some of the terminology and medical terms being tossed around at school and from your family doctor.