Alternative Summer Camps

Resources for Parents of Teens Summer Camp Information Resources

The following sites are useful resources for parents who have children or teens struggling with behavior, academics, learning differences, or substance abuse issues such as year-round boarding schools, treatment centers, and weight loss programs.

My Overweight Child - helps parents who are concerned about their child's health and fitness level. Includes information on how to increase activity, dieting and children, nutrition, and summer weight loss camps.

Teen Boarding Schools - discusses the difference between traditional boarding schools and specialized boarding schools that help teens with behavioral, emotional, or school problems. Includes articles on No Child Left Behind and discussions of typical issues parents might be encountering with their kids

Boarding Schools Info - a comprehensive directory of boarding schools

Summer Camps Info - a comprehensive directory of summer camps

Drug Rehab Treatment - information on teen drug rehabs and options for teens with drinking problems, alcoholism, or drug abuse issues.