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Quest utilizes a comprehensive therapeutic system that provides a treatment plan for each child. Through observing the child in camp activities throughout the day, staff is able to see how problems present themselves. Staff are trained to provide positive interventions to teach the children new, constructive behaviors. Campers receive staff feedback each hour after completing an activity through discussion and assignment of "Quest points". These points are used at the "Friday Store" to purchase toys and treats. Group therapy four days per week integrates three major therapeutic components. First, behavioral contracts are made and rated for each camper. These provide direct information for each child of how others perceive their behavior. The group focuses on the issues occurring between group members, solving problems as they occur. Group therapy also focuses on particular issues relevant for each age group to help face their problems more productively. Through this combined therapeutic program, campers achieve improvement in self- esteem, peer relationships and understanding and expression of feelings.
Every two weeks, staff provide written evaluations, discussion of campers' progress and therapeutic techniques to parents in an evening meeting. Parents find these meetings helpful in understanding their child's behavior, progress and special needs.
