Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–17 · $2,500/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–17

Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy

Blue Ridge Mountains (location not specified) · $2,500/week

Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy provides therapeutic wilderness programs for struggling teens, not traditional summer

▌ Editor's read Blue Ridge Wilderness, operating for 30 years, provides wilderness therapy for teens and young adults, focusing on issues like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma. The program is an overnight experience, utilizing the wilderness as a therapeutic environment. The website mentions a clinical team, including licensed therapists, and emphasizes family involvement through workshops and communication. While the site details their therapeutic approach, it does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide specific state licensing numbers for the wilderness therapy program. Google reviews for 'Blue Ridge Wilderness' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the transformative impact on their children and the dedication of the staff. The program's founder is listed as William 'Billy' Mitchell. Social media handles include @blueridgewilderness on Instagram and blueridgewilderness on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1000 Blue Ridge Wilderness Trail, Clayton, GA 30525
  • Phone: 888-938-1038
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, not listed

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy

What ages does Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy accept?
Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy cost?
Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy publishes $2,500/week for the standard session. USD, not listed Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy's hours?
Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy?
Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy provide lunch?
Yes — Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy offer transportation?
Blue Ridge Wilderness Therapy provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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