I don't know about this program specifically but I can tell you that I have a very close personal friend who is a therapist in a wilderness therapy program. He's worked at several, one in Massachusetts, one in New Jersey, one in Oregon. He loved all of them and only ever talked about how useful the programs can be for various teens. It's not effective for everyone but for some it's a life changing experience. He says they are typically out in the wilderness exclusively. They are responsible for cooking for themselves. They do a lot of physical activity and hikes which aren't "boot camp" but are strenuous. They are meant to promote a sense of overcoming challenges. They foster unity between the teens and give them a sense of belongingness in the end. There is always medical help readily available during the program. They spend a lot of time in camp as a group but then have a period of 3-7 days where they split off into individual camps and do everything for themselves but more importantly they have to journal and the counselors review their journals and discuss things with them. I know these are very, very good programs if you can afford them. AGain, I never personally went to one but in talking to my good friend who is a counselor in one I would send my teen through one if it was necessary. Good luck. Make sure you call and talk to the admissions person and ask lots of questions. Maybe you could even go observe the program for a day or something. JUst a thought...