Teen Nature Series
Connection to Self Connection to Other Connection to Nature
At Heartwood Expeditions we focus on cultivating a positive peer culture via fun outdoor activities. It is our belief that individual growth occurs in relation to others, and the best way to build meaningful relationships is through fun experiences in nature. Unlike other adventure and wilderness therapy programs, Heartwood offers ongoing opportunities for participants living in Eastern and Western Massachusetts to develop lasting relationships with peers and mentors in their local communities. All group facilitators are licensed clinicians with ample experience working with teens and playing in the outdoors.
Location & Itinerary
Our teen nature group series will take place throughout the Pioneer Valley. Depending on the season activities may include, hiking, camping, canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, skiing, or backpacking. We develop our programming based on community interest, so please take two minutes and let us know what activities you wouldl ike to see us offer.
Trip Leaders
Heartwood differs from similar outdoor programs in the training and experience of its team leaders. Unlike most young adult adventure and wilderness therapy programs, our events are always co-facilitated by two licensed clinicians. Collectively Heartwood team members have backgrounds in child and family therapy, education, mentoring, and various forms of coaching. Mat and Phoebe will be hosting the fireside group series.
Mathew Apeseche, LICSW
Phoebe Woerner, LICSW
Registration & cost
The cost for teen groups is $125 per session, with sliding scale scholarship opportunities available. We hope to provide access to our programming to all interested participants regardless of a family's ability to pay. If you are interested in applying for a full or partial scholarship, or have any questions about the program, please submit your inquiries through the "Contact Us" button at the very bottom of this page.