Boot Camps for Troubled Teens in Minnesota

Many teenagers go through mood swings and periods of rebellion as a natural part of developing their own separate identities as young adults. However, if behavior becomes overly disrespectful or violent or when teens begin having trouble with drugs or crime, parents sometimes turn to teen boot camps for help. Minnesota is home to several boot camps for teens. These inpatient programs in the Land of a Thousand Lakes help offer direction and improve teen self-esteem in supportive, structured environments.

  1. Anthony Louis Center

    • Located in Plymouth, Minnesota, the Anthony Louis Center On-Belay of Minnesota offers intensive behavioral counseling and redirection to teens between the ages of 12 and 18 who have become involved in drugs and at-risk behaviors. The program, which is structured as a residential camp, provides structured wilderness activities that are designed to encourage teamwork, set and accomplish personal goals and improve self-esteem. Participants in the program also attend group counseling sessions with family members to help work through the damage that negative behaviors and drug use can cause within the family. As of September 2010, the typical cost for a stay within the residential treatment camp averaged $13,428.

      Anthony Louis Center / On-Belay of Minnesota Inc.

      115 Forestview Lane

      Plymouth, MN 55441

      763-542-9212

      anthonylouiscenter.com

    Camp TLC

    • TLC (Temporary Living Center) of Minnesota is a residential-based camp for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who have experienced drug or behavioral issues or those who have problems with the law. The program, which serves both males and females in separate treatment facilities, provides individual as well as group counseling and challenging physical obstacles in a safe, supportive environment. Counselors work with campers individually to help them determine what led them to drugs or negative behaviors and to set personal goals to provide a better future. As of September 2010, the cost to participate in the 30-day program averaged $4,990.

      Temporary Living Center (Camp TLC)

      7170 Bryant Lake Drive

      Eden Prairie, MN 55344

      952-942-6400

    Soltreks Minnesota

    • Soltreks of Minnesota, located in the city of Two Harbors, offers direction, guidance and counseling services to adolescents and teens between the ages of 13 and 17. The program, which caters to teens who have behavioral, drug-related or motivational issues, works by issuing motivational tasks in a wilderness environment that is meant to challenge the participants mentally and physically. These challenges are meant to encourage a sense of self-reliance as well as teamwork and to instill a respect for others and build self-respect. In addition, counselors work with campers both individually and within a group setting to get to the core of emotional issues that may be the underlying cause for negative behaviors. As of September 2010, the cost for the six-week summer camp program averaged $420 per day.

      Soltreks, Inc.

      2346 Highway 3

      Two Harbors, MN 55616

      218-834-4607

      soltreks.com

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