Give Your Boy the Keys to Escape Crisis Mode and Get Back on Track
In 18 Months of Wilderness Camp, Your 9-15-Year-Old Boy Could Unlock the Potential You’ve Always Believed In
If you’ve tried every intervention you know and you’re getting nowhere...
If you and your child both feel like failures…
If you’re scared it’s too late to stop your mistakes from ruining his life…
There’s hope.
Find out if camp could work for your child.
It’s Time for a New Identity
When a boy has been seen as a problem long enough, that defines his self-image. Camp shows him how to flip the script and become a problem-solver. This identity shift lays the foundation for a whole new future.
Most campers make real progress on managing their emotions and solving problems. Beyond that, many campers learn how to support and encourage others who are struggling.
Personal growth builds a boy’s dignity and self-respect and helps him start living from a new story.
You Are A...
Solo Mom
You’ve always known your son could be so much more. We agree, and we want to help.
Exhausted Grandparent
You’d do anything to break this cycle. It’s time for a fresh approach.
Family With Divided Custody
It’s been a rough road,
and he’s gotten off-course.
Why Wilderness Camp?
Boys thrive on the clear boundaries, rich relationships, and creative problem solving that happens at camp. Some benefits of camp that are hard to find anywhere else:
No Screens
Without distractions, boys learn the joy of connecting with the people around them.
A Single Social Group
Boys live and work with the same team all day, every day. This environment is ideal for learning to build relationships and manage conflict.
Fun, Meaningful Work
Boys get the satisfaction of building their tents with their own hands. And it just gets better from there.
A Clear Chain of Command
At camp, there’s no more pitting teacher against teacher or parent against grandparent. Each boy is part of a team that answers to a single pair of trained leaders who live with them 24/7. So when problems come up, leaders have the knowledge to help boys work through them.
Hands-on Education
Boys learn best when they have an exciting, practical task in front of them. Whether it’s doing the math to plan a meal for the group, or researching rivers before a multi-day canoe trip, camp life transforms learning from a pointless chore to an empowering tool.
Campfire Reflection Time
Every day ends with a campfire gathering where boys process and discuss the day’s challenges and victories. Boys deepen their emotional intelligence as they open their hearts and minds to each other in a trusted space.
How It Works
1. Take the Survey
Takes about ten minutes.
2. Talk With a Family Worker
Tell us about your child and learn about your options, with no cost or obligation.
3. Make the Decision
We’ll help you prepare for the conversation with your child and follow up to see how it’s going.
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There’s more than one way to change a boy’s future.
But I Love Him Too Much to Send Him Away!
Camp is not about giving up on your child: it’s about fighting for the young man he can become. That’s why your regular, active involvement in his life at camp is an essential part of the program.
That’s also why you and he will both be involved in the final decision. Worried that he won’t even consider it? Our experienced team will be on hand to set you up for success. We’ll help you prepare for the tough discussions, explain the program, and answer any concerns you and your child have.
Enrolling a boy in camp is the opposite of throwing him out. It's the first step on a path designed to lead him home.
Camp Doesn’t Mean Falling Behind on School
Allegany Boys Camp is a religiously-affiliated private school registered with the State of Maryland. Your high-school-age child will get an accredited transcript from his time at camp.
A typical camper has struggled in school because of emotional and behavior problems. The camp program focuses on resolving these issues first, so a boy can succeed in school when he gets back to the “real world.” But camp activities also support all the major academic areas boys need to stay on track.
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Our Beliefs and Philosophy
The leadership and staff at Allegany Boys Camp are Christians, and camp is a Christian environment. We do our best to live by the Bible and the teachings of Jesus.
Your child is unique and priceless, created in God’s image to thrive and succeed. So one of the best ways to honor God is to honor and support the children He loves.
Instead of relying on harsh punishments to force boys to change, we begin with positive expectations. A boy is far more likely to make lasting changes when we appeal to his best instincts.
Still Have Questions?
Talk to one of our family workers at 301-478-5721.