Teen Boys Summer Boot Camps in Wisconsin

Troubled teens are those who may suffer from anger management issues, substance abuse, depression or other unhealthy conditions. Summer boot camps, which require teens to reside in cabins and participate in mandatory activities and trips, provide at-risk teens with strong role models and healthy outlets, including physical activity and discipline. Residents of Wisconsin have several all-boys summer camps to choose from.

  1. Rawhide Boys' Ranch

    • Rawhide Boys' Ranch, located along Wolf River in New London, Wisconsin, is a non-profit, faith-based summer program for troubled boys. Campers reside in a home-like setting, complete with houseparents and resident advisers, and are offered counseling, customized education and moral guidance. Campers also must work and are required to participate in group activities and trips. Students set goals and a treatment plan with their counselors at the beginning of each summer and work to uphold the camp's moral and ethic guidelines. Students can also remain in the camp for the duration of the year, or longer, if additional guidance is necessary.

      Rawhide Boys' Ranch
      E7475 Rawhide Road
      New London, WI 54961
      800-729-4433
      rawhide.org

    Camp Highlands

    • Camp Highlands, located along Plum Lake in Sayner, Wisconsin, offers a variety of summer camp programs for boys ages 8 to 16 who need additional guidance and mentoring. The camp is located on 33 acres of land and offers over 2,000 feet of lake shore. Students are required to participate in every activity, including hiking, wake boarding, water skiing, fishing, sailing and an overnight hiking retreat. Students also must participate in arts and crafts workshops, a ropes courses and music classes. Students begin each day at 7:30 a.m. and must be in bed by 9 p.m. Counselors are trained in dealing with adolescent boys and serve as mentors and role models for the campers. Students may attend three-, four- or seven-week programs throughout the summer, and programs cost $2,700, $3,600, and $5,700, respectively.

      Camp Highlands
      8450 Camp Highlands Road
      Sayner, WI 54560
      715-542-3443
      camphighlands.com

    Lake Valley Camp

    • Lake Valley Camp, located in Milwaukee, is a non-profit organization that provides a free summer camp service to troubled inner-city youth from Milwaukee. Lake Valley Camp was established over 10 years ago and aims to inspire and guide teenagers from risk-filled environments. Over the course of the summer, campers are required to work toward life goals, develop strong social skills, maintain a strong work ethic and promote a positive self-image. Campers may begin attending the camp at age seven and continue for 10 years, until they graduate high-school. Campers must uphold the camp's rigid standards, or they are not invited to return the following year. Children are nominated by their teachers.

      Lake Valley Camp
      40526 Hoover Hollow Road
      Boscobel, WI 53805-7941
      608-872-2392
      www.lakevalleycamp.org

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