Teen Reach Adventure Camp's Vision
To empower at-risk youth through personal development and emotional healing in order to progress through their teen years and successfully transition into adulthood.
What is T.R.A.C. all about?
Learn more by watching our T.R.A.C. 101 video below.
What volunteer opportunities are there with T.R.A.C.?
We need a variety of adult volunteers to run two, successful, three-day camps. You can learn more about each role that is needed by clicking here.
What are the steps to volunteer at T.R.A.C.?
1. Complete a T.R.A.C. Volunteer Application.
2. Interview with two people from our leadership team.
3. Complete and pass a background check.
4. Attend an 8-hour training that will prepare and equip you for camp.
2. Interview with two people from our leadership team.
3. Complete and pass a background check.
4. Attend an 8-hour training that will prepare and equip you for camp.
Who is Teen Reach Adventure Camp for?
Youth between the grades of 7th-10th, who are in or have experienced the foster care system. We prioritize campers who have graduated from Royal Family Kids Camp.
What is unique about Teen Reach Adventure Camps?
- 2:1 Ratio...every counselor is paired with two campers.
- Single-sex camps...separate camps for boys and girls.
- Camper Names...every name is known and has value.
- Challenge Course...encourages team building and processing.
- Teachable Moments...camp theme, CrossTalk, activities.
- Positive and Affirming...iSpys and achievements beads.
- Family Feel...camp grandma, grandpa, aunt and uncle.
- Specialized Staff...behavioral specialist, photographer, nurse, etc.
What areas of growth do Teen Reach Adventure Camps focus on?
- Teamwork
- Trust
- Self-Value
- Respect for Others
The Troubling Reality of Foster Care in Nebraska
Every year, abused teens are put in the foster care system, or worse, end up as part of the homeless population. Life is an uphill battle for them. When pushed from one home to the next, foster teens often associate family with rejection. They grow up wondering what family looks like and ache to belong. Through Teen Reach Adventure Camp (T.R.A.C.) and the T.R.A.C.life mentoring program, these teens find a place to belong and will develop consistent, positive relationships with adults who care.
Learn more about Teen Reach
Teen Reach is a national program that began in Portland, OR in 2006. To date there are 68 camps in 21 different states that have served over 11,000 youth!
Meet our T.R.A.C. Directors
Teen Reach Adventure Camp - Lincoln Directors, Dustin and Sarah Smith (Center) and Ashley Yeackley (Not Pictured) with Teen Reach National Director, Will Prussia, (Left) and Teen Reach Founder, Serena Howell, (Right).
