Phases Continued (Steps 3 & 4)

COMMUNITY - Focus on Relationship Skills

Having identified coping skills during the Individual phase, students now begin practicing healthy relationship skills. They start to integrate new behaviors and capabilities, as well as new beliefs about themselves and others.

Community students are given specific responsibilities chosen to challenge their individual development needs. These responsibilities also assist in the care and welfare of the group.

With a focus on relationship skills, Community, is a natural time to re-establish appropriate family communication.

RESPONDER - Focus on Leadership & Character
Students that achieve Responder assume leadership roles within the group. Responder students and staff assist new students through the Safety level, helping them transition into the program.

Responder students are expected to be role models. They actively participate and take a leadership role in the feedback process. Responders organize setting up and breaking down camp, lead hikes, teach curriculum assignments, and assume an active role in the daily group process. Being a role model helps students begin to internalize success and understand personal integrity. This ongoing exercise in character development leads to experiencing healthy self-esteem.