Department Helping Teens Naturally (NAPSA)—Sometimes the best classroomsaren’t just in school. That’s the idea behind a residential alternative school and outdoor therapeutic program that— for 40 years—has helped troubled teens find stable ground by emphasizing personal growth through outdoor adventures. Participants receive individualized academic and treatment plans and live in gender-specific groups with two trained youth counselors. The majority of time Mother Nature Nurtures: A program for troubled youth empha- sizes personal growth through outdoor adventures. at the program, called the Eckerd Academy, is spent on classwork, therapeutic activities and outdoor adventures. For instance, after group and individual sessions, kids might go hiking, fishing and canoeing. Located in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, the activity-rich program is designed to help young people develop self-confidence and learn the value of teamwork, as well as being responsible. In addition, they learn to overcome challenges and to believe in themselves. For more information, call (800) 914-3937 or visit eckerdacademy. org.
