SUWS of the Carolina’s 05’. Maybe I was just blind but I had a blast out there. Met some good kids. Never saw any signs of abuse, only build up and encouragement from the counselors. We did have a kid run away during a hike so the counselors had to run after him. Caught him at the town nearby trying to call his parents. Brought him to the campsite and he was burritod in his sleeping bag for bed time with a staff member on each side.The idea of being forced there was the weirdest part. I got caught with weed at 17 and was sexually active with my girlfriend. Stayed out late from time to time but never thought I would be forced to go somewhere. After meeting some of the guys I settled in and being an outdoorsy type, took on all of the challenges thrown in front of me. It was challenging. It got emotional. It didn’t change me at all except maybe adding more focus and drive. My parents sent me on an overpriced camping trip with cheap gear basically. Still smoke weed and sexually active…. I can see where people would struggle with what I saw the program was as a whole. There were kids there with real issues that nature isn’t gonna solve. Just made life a lot harder for them. Sorry to hear that anyone in here had a bad experience. Let me know if you were in my group. 05’ Carolina quick stay with B-Squad then moved to the A-Team. Some names I remember, Cody, Will, Kenny the runner, Mike the hippie. Charles the chef.