Wilderness Programs for Troubled Teens in Massachusetts
Wilderness programs in Massachusetts place troubled teens in unique settings where they are often quite unsure of themselves. Moving out of the usual environment sometimes serves to reduce defensiveness and change relationships with adult leaders. Wilderness programs in Massachusetts incorporate an element of perceived risk, thereby encouraging participants to move beyond their comfort zones and face their issues and fears. Finally, Wilderness programs in Massachusetts use a small-group format and encourage interdependence among group members. In expedition programs, where participants and leaders venture out into natural settings for extended periods of time, the 24-hour-a-day group experience becomes very powerful. Many cities in Massachusetts do not have Wilderness Programs listed on this page, here are a few of those cities:Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, Brockton, New Bedford, Fall River, Lynn, Quincy, Newton, Somerville, Lawrence, Framingham, Waltham, Haverhill, Brookline, Malden, Taunton, Medford, Chicopee, Weymouth, Peabody, Barnstable Town, Revere |

