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The Experience

Graduation

Graduation from the program comes after the student has not only completed the phase work, but has shown through his or her behavior, attitude, and expression, an internal change. The student's behavior must be aligned with their cognitive realizations and verbal commitments.

The graduation ceremony is a two-day process. Parents are notified when their child will be graduating, so they can make the necessary arrangements to attend. The ceremony begins with a seminar where the parents are prepared for the reunion with their student. Upon conclusion of the seminar, parents are escorted to a site where they will experience the "run in." The counselors prepare the student for a one to two-mile run into the open arms of waiting parents. After the parents and the student have been reunited, they are transported to a camp where the student has the opportunity to share with the parents the wilderness experience. The focus of the graduation experience is to break down any barriers that may exist between parents and youth and open the doors of love, understanding, communication, and respect.