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Adventure Therapy Groups

Adventure Works offers a unique opportunity to youth in DeKalb County to engage in group services to meet the social-emotional and behavioral needs in the outdoors. Groups are facilitated by mental health staff with specific training in facilitating outdoor experiences, and offer the opportunity for individuals to receive support and feedback from their peers.

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Costs per participant are based on a sliding scale. All youth in DeKalb County are welcome, regardless of ability to pay.

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Limited availability, click below or give us a call (815-517-0825) to start the registration process! 

High School Growth Group

For youth, 13-18 years old

Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Adventure Works
Led by Izaiah

This group program is ongoing, join anytime! When you join, you'll create a goal, once you reach it, you can graduate from group or create a new goal and continue on with the group! 

This program format allows for youth to receive regular and consistent mental health support for their needs. 

Skills & Takeaways
Build relationships
Improve your self-esteem
Strengthen your emotional skillset

Come join the group this week to collaborate and explore in the outdoors with other teens in your community!

Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.

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Embers & Embroidery
Register Today!

For high school students that are female-identifying or nonbinary, 14 - 18 years old

Weekly on Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Starting March 6th!
Dates: March 6th - April 10th
(no group on April 3rd, Good Friday)

Location: Adventure Works

Led by Anna​

Skills & Takeaways

  • Form relationships with yourself, your community, and your environment

  • Building a campfire

  • Basic embroidery techniques

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Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.

Bird & Butterfly Gardening Group
Register Today!

For youth, 14-18 years old

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:00 - 4:30pm
Starting March 12th!

Location: Adventure Works 

Make history with Adventure Works! In 2026 we are creating our very own garden sanctuary - home for butterflies, birds, and anyone who needs a moment of peace. Join us in this collaborative, sustainability project and leave your legacy!​

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Skills & Takeaways​

  • Learn how to garden

  • Get the basics of the art & science of growing plants & green spaces (better known as horticulture!)​

  • Team building skills​

  • Executive functioning - build up your memory & adaptation abilities

  • Become a pro at decision making!

Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.

Mindful Moves Chess Club

For youth, 13-18 years old

Location: University Village Community Room

Led by Jaylen

Weekly on Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm
Starting March 12th!
No registration required - we'll see you on the 12th!

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Skills & Takeaways

  • Learn how to play chess - no prior experience necessary!

  • Become a decision-making grandmaster

  • Strengthen your social & emotional awareness

  • Learn how to resolve conflict

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Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.

Interested in Group Services?

Please fill out the Google Form linked below to express interest.  A staff member will contact you via email with registration information. Thank you!

Thanks for submitting!

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We're accredited. 

Our Adventure Therapy Groups are accredited by the Association of Experiential Education's Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Standards.

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Adventure Works is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization-Tax ID is 27-1897885

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