Midcourse Correction Challenge Camp Inc
Midcourse Correction runs an outdoor boot camp style youth challenge camp for kids at risk. Our lead staff combined has over 30 years experience in such programs. Our primary objective is to help incorrigible youth develop self-confidence and a higher concern for the effect their choices have on others. The goal is to be a preventative wake up call for youth that are on a self-destructive path.
The program is an intense and highly structured 46 hour training; implementing such tools as daily calisthenics, high adventure ropes courses, marching, teamwork initiatives, and work projects. Seminars, which include guest speakers and videos are woven throughout the weekend, covering such topics as:
"Cancelled Lives": A video and discussion that describes life inside juvenile detention, jail, and prison facilities. We consider this our "wake up call" to encourage the youth to look down the road and decide how far into the juvenile system they want to travel. "What’s to Become of Me": A discussion of how all choices have positive and negative consequences on our future. Emphasized is the need to develop the mental, physical, social, and spiritual areas of our life to be a balanced person and make better choices. "Life on the Wire": A creative session designed to show in a visual way how our positive and negative decisions have impacted our life. Others may affect our lives, but for the most part our lives are affected by our own choices. “What You Believe is not What You Think": This session teaches the truth that our "actions" reveal to the world what we believe. It is very important that our actions follow what we say we believe and value, otherwise we have only succeeded in fooling ourselves. SPECIFIC GOALS FOR PARTICIPANTS: Ø To give a "wake up call” It’s time to get control of their lives before it’s too late. Ø To experience how to work together as a team and deal with frustration positively. Ø To develop analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Ø To challenge abilities and encourage a positive work ethic. Ø To build confidence through new experiences and accomplishments. Ø To minimize selfishness and develop a growing and genuine concern for others. Ø To help realize strengths and encourage their development. Ø To help recognize and curb negative attitudes and actions. Ø To debrief challenge experiences and discuss how to apply them to real life situations Ø To emphasize the importance of growing mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. Ø To challenge them to take responsibility for their actions and the resulting consequences. Ø To encourage them to seek reconciliation with those they may have hurt. And finally to encourage participants to seek help and support from family and trusted teachers, counselors, coaches, and pastors to make a positive “Midcourse Correction”.
Camp Type:
 Residential
Year Established: 1990 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 11 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $2001.00 or more/wk Religious Affiliation: Christian Camp Owner(s): Richard Wood Camp Director(s): Richard Wood Nearest Large City: Lansing Off Season Rental: |
Camp Focus:
Religious Camps: Christian Special Programs: Behavioral Correction Special Programs: Military Camps Special Programs: Youth at Risk Special Accommodations: ADD, |
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Midcourse Correction
Reviewed by: Panos Souvatzidis, 2009-09-21 08:30:59 (Modified: 2009-09-21 00:00:00)
