The ANASAZI Way is a way of "walking" in the wilderness and in life. The ANASAZI Way is an intervention resource for parents and professionals who are reaching out to help a child making at-risk choices. Co-founders Larry Dean Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez are considered to be the founders of this industry.
A residential wilderness program averaging 11 months with traditional school courses offered in all wilderness camps and residential facilities in 8 states.
Note: A Residential Camp for girls now operating in McArthur, Ohio. 2004
The challenging nature of their time-tested programs combined with the supportive, positive and hands-on context of the classes acts as a catalyst for personal growth, positive change and a deeper understanding of the importance of social responsibility.
A prevention, intervention, and transition program for Connecticut's troubled youth featuring a 20-day high impact wilderness journey experience fostering growth in self-esteem, locus of control (personal responsibility), and interpersonal skill development. A special reference is made as Jason worked at this school....visit in the Jason Memorial Section the webpage CT W S
Sample the Experience:
The Connecticut Wilderness School has a video covering a 20 day wilderness program and its impact.. It is 27 minutes in duration. Sit back and reflect. This link will take you to the CWS home page. Look for Wilderness School DVD under Slide Show - Fall 2008 at bottom of page
On Graduation Day at the CT. Wilderness School, the group leaders introduce each student and talk about the student's experience. Then the student is asked to say a few words.
This page was last updated: December 22, 2009
Educational Consultants
If you are looking for a program to help a child.....
If you are unsure if your child should be in a program....
Horizon Family Solutions is a leading Educational Consulting resource for parents of adolescents making poor decisions. They offer up-to-date, first hand knowledge of adolescent treatment programs, alternative school programs, residential programs, therapeutic programs and specialty schools across the United States, Canada and abroad.
A personalized educational consulting service for selecting a residential school, treatment center, wilderness program, post secondary choice, day or boarding school, and/or summer school or camp.
Educational Consultants helping parents make educational decisions -- provides an extensive database of provider choices.
This page samples available experiential programs. It is in no way complete both as to the number of providers and the types of programs offered. It is divided into three sections:
Educational Consultants provides a list of professions who can help you determine if OEE is a viable option for your child and other matters.
National Databases provides databases from the various national OEE associations for finding member providers that fit your needs.
Programs provides examples of various providers and their programs. Although the home state is listed, providers may have other locations. It maybe necessary to attend a program away from your locale.
You are invited to find out more by clicking on the respective web links. To return to the Foundation website please use your browser's return arrow.
Special Note: All OEE programs are not the same. Each has its own mission, focus, and approach. As you review this information, investigate specific programs, and talk to involved professionals remember that as the parent / guardian you have the ultimate responsibility for selecting and deciding the course of action to be taken for your child.
National Databases
Association for Experiential Education www.aee.org
On the home page just below the rock wall picture and to the right of the Search button is: Find a Program, Click on it to open a pull down fill-in form. Pay special attention to navigate through Area of Focus and Clientele as they have extensive options.
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs http://natsap.org
On the home page's the left hand margin find and click on Program Directory. Once the new page opens you will find at the bottom two search options: Category Search or KeywordSearch (ex. ADHD, depression).
National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps http://natwc.org
This home pages offers several features:
At top of the page just below logo and name: Camps (drop down menu). Google the individual camps to find out more about each.
Left Border: Checklist & FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). Very good background information.
