Category Archives: Wilderness Programs

The purpose of wilderness programs is to separate teens from the world as they know it and place them in an environment where they can connect with nature, their inner-self, their higher power, etc. Wilderness programs can incorporate many activities that involve team-building, group dynamics, experiential, hands-on therapeutic interventions in the context of their environment.

NATWC Staff Training/Counselor Certification

By NSTadmin | Published September 22, 2011

The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping (NATWC) will be holding a two-day intensive training for staff working in therapeutic wilderness or residential settings.  This counselor training will be held October 24th and 25th in Henderson, North Carolina.  The cost of attending ranges from $270-$300 per person and includes room $ board and all training. [...]

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The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping (NATWC) Conference

By NSTadmin | Published September 16, 2011

The 2011 National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping (NATWC) Annual Training Conference is scheduled to be held in Nashville, Tennessee September 18-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. NATWC is a professional membership organization that includes a variety of therapeutic wilderness and outdoor exploration/adventure programs throughout the United States.  According to the NATWC website, its purpose [...]

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Aspen Achievement Academy and Aspen Ranch Closing!

By Clinton Hardy | Published March 25, 2011

New Start Transports (NST), its founders and employees, were saddened to hear the disappointing news that Aspen Achievement Academy and Aspen Ranch will be closed, along with several other good programs. As many of you know, Clinton and Jacob Hardy, both participated in the Aspen Academy’s wilderness program 15 years ago. Ironically, NST has received [...]

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Youth Transport: Struggles of Family Involvement

By NSTadmin | Published March 3, 2011

“I realized my family was taking me to a program when we were headed in the opposite direction of home on the freeway. After the physically and emotionally exhausting battle between my family and I, we made it to the wilderness program. Looking back, a professional youth transport service could have greatly served my family [...]

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Wilderness Programs: Parent and Struggling Teen Relationship Strengthened

By NSTadmin | Published March 3, 2011

“After two weeks in the wilderness, I began to forget about my friends and realized that my family was who I really missed. This wilderness experienced saved my life and was the beginning of a relationship between my mom and I that is still strong today, 10 years after the program. It is a great [...]

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Invitation and Endorsement of Teen Intervention Services from Dr. Phil!

By NSTadmin | Published April 20, 2006

In early 2006, the Dr. Phil Show requested New Start Transports (NST) to assist in an on air intervention for one of Dr. Phil’s clients, Kimberly.  Later on that show, Dr. Phil provided a live thank you and endorsement of New Start Transports.  NST’s founder, Clinton Hardy, and Esperanza Tiatia. As depicted in the broadcasting [...]

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