Juvenile boys' camps are aimed at redirecting boys who, for any number of reasons, have gotten into trouble in school or with law enforcement. The idea is that by taking these kids out of their normal environment, and away from some of the negative influences on their lives, adults trained to work with troubled boys can provide them with experiences that will teach discipline, cooperation, selflessness and self-esteem.
Resolution Ranch
Located roughly midway between Houston and Dallas, Texas-based Resolution Ranch is based on 450 acres far removed from city life. In a natural setting, teens learn horticulture and have camping and wilderness experiences, as well as regular therapy sessions and academics. The school is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Boys struggling with drugs or alcohol, truancy, behavior problems, violence, hostility toward family members, lack of motivation, low self-esteem and depression have been helped at Resolution Ranch.
Resolution Ranch
resolutionranch.com
(254) 697-2422
Eckerd Wilderness Camps
Eckerd Youth Alternatives runs programs in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont. Some are community-based programs that include daycare and after-school care for young children, but many are alternative therapeutic programs for teens. Eckerd has year-round camps in wilderness settings where boys live and learn in small groups. The kids who participate are typically those who have a hard time functioning in traditional school and home settings.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives
www.eckerd.org
1-800-554-4357
R.M. Pyles Boys Camp
Located in California's Sequoia National Forest, R.M. Pyles Boys Camp dates back to 1949. It has grown into a multi-year program primarily for disadvantaged and at-risk boys in California. One of the main goals of the program is to provide boys with the confidence and inner strength they need to resist gangs and other negative influences when they return home. Counselors and instructors try to weave life lessons into activities the boys do with horses, camping, arts and crafts, archery and all other activities.
R.M. Pyles Boys Camp
pylescamp.dshsolutions.com
661-294-1394 or 1-877-RMPYLE
Arivaca Boys Ranch
Arivaca Boys Ranch in Arizona takes teens who have had trouble in school, or with drugs and alcohol or stress and anger problems. The kids are placed in a working ranch environment, where equine therapy is a big part of the program. Equine therapy, which is also used with mentally challenged and physically handicapped people, helps develop confidence, peace, compassion and greater physical coordination. Youths in the Arivaca Boys Ranch program can earn an accredited high school diploma while getting help from licensed therapists. Teamwork is also a big part of the program, and the Ranch's primary mission is to establish "men of integrity."
Arivaca Boys Ranch
arivacaboysranch.com
1-877-866-9766
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