Have questions about juvenile and teen boot camps? This article will review how state-run teen boot camps, juvenile boot camps, and youth boot camps work. Including a comparison of alternative youth programs vs. boot camps, that are available to parents of troubled teens.

What is a Teen Boot Camp?
Boot camps are programs that are frequently utilized by parents who looking for some type of a quick fix. These youth boot camps usually range in time from 7-30 day periods of treatment. Some counselors do not feel that state-run juvenile boot camps provide the necessary after-care that is needed to make a permanent change in a troubled teen's life. Traditionally a parent will find that upon returning from these military style boot camps their child shows signs of improvement for days or even weeks. But all too often, the teen then reverts back to his old ways after the fear of seniority disappears.

Why don't we recommend State-Run Youth Boot Camps, Teen Boot Camps, and Juvenile Boot Camps?
Some counselors do not feel that juvenile boot camps provide the necessary after-care that is needed to make a permanent change in a troubled teen's life. Traditionally a parent will find that upon returning from these military style boot camps their child shows signs of improvement for days or even weeks. But all too often, the teen then reverts back to his old ways after the fear of seniority disappears.

What Alternative Youth Programs are Available?
We have found that for many teens the most effective treatment programs are the less military style programs that teach them about choices and consequences. Too many parents rob their children of learning experiences by not letting them make important decisions when they are younger. Then as they come into their teenage years these same parents expect the teen to make wise choices when they haven't had any practice.

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