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Posted: Nov 10, 2010, 10:22
WENDIGO LAKE EXPEDITIONS
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South River, Ontario, Canada
Stephen Glass
Executive Director
705-386-2376
admissions@wendigolake.com
www.wendigolake.com
Wendigo Lake Expeditions is a residential, experiential wilderness therapy program for males ages 13 to 18. The program assists young men address challenges such as substance abuse, anger, anxiety, conflict, and academic underachievement.
Executive Director, Stephen Glass, has been with the program since 1996 in a variety of capacities. He was previously employed through Child Welfare Services as well as Coordinator of Community Services for Emmanuel United Church. He holds a BA in Political Science from Laurentian University. Dejan Duric, the Residential Services Program Manager, has been with the program since 1988 and has held the position of Program Manager since 2000. He graduated from Seneca College in Outdoor Recreation.
Wendigo Lake Expeditions Project REACH (Responsibility, Effort, Attitude, Community, and Honor) program is an adventure based therapeutic program aimed at helping at risk boys. Residents participate in individual, group, and family counseling along with wilderness expeditions, challenge activities, and academics. The curriculum of the program uses a holistic approach to help residents set and meet goals in the areas of behavior, mental health, fitness, and academics. The on-site school is operated in cooperation with the Near North District School Board and helps residents earn credit and develop academic skills. Staff and therapists meet regularly to assess student's progress and make recommendations as to new goals or approaches to address.
The program operates year-round and also provides a separate program, Project DARE for youth in custody.
[This information came from the Wendigo Lake Expeditions website.]
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