Certifications & Affiliations
PDFThe SUWS Adolescent Program was established in 1981 and became a part of AEG in 1995. SUWS OF THE CAROLINAS Field Supervisors are licensed professional counselors.
SUWS maintains memberships in wilderness program associations, including:
the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)
the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps (NATWC)
the Association for Experiential Education.
SUWS of the Carolinas is licensed in the state of North Carolina.
Students receive a curriculum manual on the first day that contains philosophy, practical skill instruction, stories, journal assignments, and history and science lessons. Adolescents are often able to receive transferable credit for completing the SUWS curriculum.
About CARF
The CARF International family of organizations, including CARF, CARF Canada, and CARF-CCAC, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.
The accreditation process applies sets of standards to service areas and business practices during an on-site survey. Accreditation, however, is an ongoing process, signaling to the public that a service provider is committed to continuously improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. Accreditation also demonstrates a provider's commitment to enhance its performance, manage its risk, and distinguish its service delivery.