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“Go forth under the open sky and listen to nature’s teachings.” — William Cullen Bryant Open Sky assists early adolescents, adolescents, and young adults struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Colorado and the canyon country of southeast Utah, the Open Sky approach transcends traditional wilderness therapy by emphasizing treatment for the whole family. We provide a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one’s true nature. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website to learn more about the Open Sky experience.
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Open Sky transcends traditional wilderness therapy by delivering an experience greater than the sum of its parts: treatment for the whole family, a powerful and transformative experience, a focus on total health and well-being, and an unyielding belief that everyone has the capacity to thrive.
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Family is the centerpiece of the Open Sky program experience. Research has proven that a student’s success is proportional to the involvement and growth of the student’s family. Open Sky provides the most comprehensive family experience available in wilderness therapy led by a team of dedicated clinical professionals.
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SKYlights is a great place to access news, catch up on blog articles, and learn more about program enhancements and upcoming events - all in one convenient place! SKYlights keeps you connected to all that's happening at Open Sky. Take a moment to discover SKYlights for yourself!
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COLORADO: SPRING/SUMMER COURSE AREA
As the seasons shift from winter to spring, base camp migrates from the canyon country of Southeast Utah to the high country of Southwest Colorado.
“We came away overwhelmed with gratitude for your organization and for the warmth, compassion, and high-level training and competence of all of your staff. You helped us find the way forward with our son and our family. Thank you for your special work!”
― Alumni Parent, 2016
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