Wilderness Ways Girls Camp is a program that focuses on girls who have experienced loss, abuse, drug use, distrust of authority and low self-esteem. The program is accredited through the Oconee School District and may be used for portions of school curriculums. New campers attend an orientation prior to beginning the program and average length of stay is 14-20 months with home visits every six weeks, according to the website.
Wilderness Ways Girls Camp
175 Camp School Lane
Fair Play, SC 29643
864-972-0611
www.wwgirlscamp.org
The Fair Play Camp School caters to boys only and offers a program that is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Fair Play Camp accepts boys ages 8 to 15, who are experiencing behavioral or emotional problems. Using a backcountry setting, boys begin learning new skills designed to build confidence and help them understand concepts such as responsibility and self-worth.
Fair Play Camp School
347 Wilderness Trail
Westminster, SC 29693
864-647-4311
www.fairplaycamp.net
Yahweh Wilderness Expeditions focuses on troubled and at-risk youth as well as their families. 5 and 7 day wilderness trips with counselors and leaders help provide challenges to the young person and the family so they may learn problem solving skills, learn conflict resolution and begin healing rifts, with the goal of putting the family unit in a healthier place.
Yahweh Wilderness Expeditions
1736 Carolina Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
803-215-7378
www.yahwehwildernessexpeditions.com