Teen wilderness programs are being developed to convert the troubled
youths there by creating a social environment, so that they can bring
about some social changes in their attitude and become more appeasing
than usual. Several programs such as the Nicodemus wilderness project
exist that relay instructions to their members to work in certain fields
such as ecology. They inspire the teen to help their environment from
the hazards like pollution. They are obligating the teen to clear the
garbage wherever they find unsuitable as in city streets. Stewardship
projects are also implemented by the camp, the fundamental of this
project is to recycle the waste stuffs and to warden the environment
with pollution. They are also having projects based on the elimination
of the unnecessary vegetation.
Teens that are effected by
disparity having a destructive nature are being recuperating by this
program. These programs endeavors the teen an outdoor environmental
therapy. Such an outdoor therapy is referred to as wilderness therapy.
The
therapy provides an enhance level support for the struggling youths who
are going through substance abuse and several emotional, behavioral and
developmental changes. The motive of the program is to remove the
adolescence from a pressure filled environment which will enhance them
to cope up with their development.
Teens who expect more than
clinical treatment can render to the wilderness program. Thus on a
contrary the wilderness program helps the adolescence to outcast the
personal challenges and regain control over the stimulus and get back to
their lives with health and happiness. It enhances positive changes in
attitude as compared to discipline, whereas in military camp or boarding
schools emphasis on discipline is endeavored. The youth despaired with
defiant disorder can also link to the program. Thus the program helps
troubled teenagers to learn new life skills under certified
professionals with in a healthy environment.
