The 3Trees program
A therapeutic summer camp for young people aged 13 to 18 impacted by sexual abuse. Evidence-based therapy, wilderness, art, music, and equine connection. All at Mabel Lake, BC. All at no cost to families.
Summer 2026
The first 3Trees program. A week of therapeutic day camp for 8 youth and their non-offending caregivers in Armstrong, BC. A critical first step that proves the model and builds a foundation for the full 6-week live-in camp.
Summer 2027
The full 3Trees vision. A six-week live-in therapeutic camp at Mabel Lake, BC for 12 youth and their caregivers. Tripartite therapy, wilderness, art, music, theatre, sport, and equine connection.
The tripartite therapy model
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Evidence-based interventions including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) to address PTSD, depression, anxiety, and high-risk coping behaviors.
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Caregivers participate in their own therapy and workshops. The goal is to strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and equip parents with tools to support healing at home.
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Art, music, theatre, wilderness, sport, and equine connection. Research shows group belonging and skill-building are the strongest predictors of post-trauma resilience.
After-care
Transition plans
Every youth leaves with a personalized plan for adjusting to life after camp, including connections to longer-term community resources.
Virtual group follow-ups
Post-camp virtual meetups honor the relationships built at camp and allow continued support during the months that follow.
Mentoring for returning youth
Youth who have completed camp can return in future years as mentors, turning lived experience into leadership.
Help fund a therapeutic summer for 8 youth and 16 caregivers.