About Rites of Passage – Shelton
Rites of Passage operates an expedition-based wilderness therapy program designed for adolescents ages 11-17 and adults ages 18-30+ who are struggling with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. Rites of Passage is located in Shelton, Washington.
With a staff to student ratio of 1:3, sets Rites of Passage apart from other programs. The programs empower teens and young adults to break destructive habits, reconnect with their inner strength and resources, and make healthy choices. With the Wilderness Therapy Program for troubled youth located in beautiful Olympic National Park, Washington, and Bend, Oregon, Rites of Passage creates life-changing experiences for good kids who are making bad decisions.
Wilderness Treks in the Olympic and Cascade National Parks with Rock Climbing and Sea Kayaking Adventure Trips. The Ranch is “home base,” and students have a daily routine that clears away distractions and challenges them to confront their issues in a healthy way. An integral component of the therapeutic process is our solid wilderness adventure trek program, which guides students toward self-reliance, self-respect, patience and maturity. In addition to wilderness expeditions, we integrate equine therapy, holistic nutrition and transitional work programs that focus on long-term sobriety and spiritual wellness. Students develop and strengthen the physical, emotional, and social muscles they need to recover and chart a new course for their lives.
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