2022 Regional WTS Poster by Mike Petree

Purchase a limited run poster from the 2022 Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium created by Mike Petree. All proceeds go to the OBH Council. Posters from the 2021 National WTS are also available.   (more…)

  •  March 21, 2022 - April 30, 2022
     12:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2022 National Symposium

Cancellation policy – If the attendee decides to cancel a completed registration, then a 50% refund will be granted up until 8/1/2022.  No refund will be given for cancellations after 8/1/2022. Please check with the Canyons Village directly regarding cancellation policy for hotel room bookings. General admission includes ALL workshops Friday & Sat – Please (more…)

  • Symposium Registration
     June 20, 2022 - August 27, 2022
     4:00 pm - 5:00 pm General admission includes ALL workshops and symposium events.
  • Thursday Night Eagle Award Dinner and Keynote Guest Ticket
     August 25, 2022
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Guest tickets are available for the Wednesday Night Kickoff Social and Keynote Panel. ***Note: Registration tickets already cover this event, so only purchase these tickets for guest who plan on attending this event ONLY and not the rest of the symposium.
  • Staff Recognition Ceremony Guest Tickets
     June 20, 2022 - August 26, 2022
     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Guest tickets are available for the Thursday Night Staff Recognition Ceremony. ***Note: Registration tickets already cover this event, so only purchase these tickets for guest who plan on attending this event ONLY and not the rest of the symposium.
  • Expo Hall Tables
     August 25, 2022 - August 26, 2022
     4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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2022 National WTS Sponsorship

We invite you to consider sponsoring the 2022 National WTS which will take place in Park City, UT from August 25th – 27th, 2022. With over 700 conference attendees annually, the Wilderness Therapy Symposium (WTS) is helping more families together than any one program could alone. The OBH Council and the WTS have been part (more…)

  •  June 22, 2022 - August 27, 2022
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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2022 National WTS Poster by Mike Petree

Purchase a limited run poster from the 2022 National Wilderness Therapy Symposium created by Mike Petree. All proceeds go to the OBH Council. Posters from the 2022 Regional WTS are also available.     (more…)

  •  August 27, 2022 - October 31, 2022
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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Regular Admission Tickets for Regional WTS Sales Start

Registration includes all workshops and events offered throughout the Symposium. You can also purchase additional tickets for the Keynote Dinner and the Staff Recognition Dinner. These tickets are a la carte if you want to just attend those events, however, they are included in your registration ticket price. This year, lunch will be provided on site (more…)

  •  January 14, 2023
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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Commemorative Wilderness Therapy Symposium Posters

For the past few years, Mike Petree has created a poster to commemorate our Wilderness Therapy Symposiums (WTS). All proceeds are a contribution to the OBH Council and support the work that we do. Since 2021, Mike has created a poster that reflects an element of life: water, fire, air and earth. The WTS posters (more…)

  • WTS Commemorative Poster Sale
     February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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2023 Regional WTS

Each year, the OBH Council hosts two symposiums to bring together professionals from all corners of the field to learn, collaborate and grow. The Regional Symposium, hosted in the spring, is located in Asheville, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  While the National Symposium is hosted in the late summer in Utah. Both events provide (more…)

  • Regional Symposium
     March 29, 2023 - March 31, 2023
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm General admission includes the pre-conference 3-hour workshop as well as all workshops on Thursday and Friday. A list of workshops and presenters will be available soon. Please check back.
  • Pre-conference 3-hour Workshop with Peak Experience Training: “Treating trauma and enhancing resilience: A skills-based approach for healing and self care."
     March 29, 2023
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The inaugural pre-conference workshop will be offered Wednesday, March 29th from 2 to 5pm. This workshop has limited space and requires registration. This is focused for field staff and frontline employees. Only paid attendees for the conference have access to this workshop. If you register for this workshop, you will be required to attend for the full 3 hours.
  • Wednesday Night Keynote Dinner Guest Tickets
     March 29, 2023 - March 30, 2023
     6:00 pm Guest tickets are available for the Wednesday Night Kickoff Social and Keynote Panel. ***Note: Registration tickets already cover this event, so only purchase these tickets for guest who plan on attending this event ONLY and not the rest of the symposium.
  • Thursday Night Staff Recognition Ceremony Guest Tickets
     March 30, 2023 - March 31, 2023
     6:00 pm Guest tickets are available for the Thursday Night Staff Recognition Ceremony. ***Note: Registration tickets already cover this event, so only purchase these tickets for guest who plan on attending this event ONLY and not the rest of the symposium.
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Early Bird Tickets for 20th National Wilderness Therapy Symposium Go On Sale

General registration includes all workshops and events including meals offered throughout the Symposium. Single day tickets are available for purchase will include meals offer on that specific day. Single event tickets are available for purchase for the Keynote and Eagle Award Dinner, Networking Reception and the Ember Award Reception. This year, lunch will be provided on site both (more…)

  • Early Bird Ticket Sale
     May 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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20th National WTS

We have so much to celebrate this year as we come together for the 20th National Wilderness Therapy Symposium. This year, we are relocating to southern Utah and will be gathering at the Dixie Center in St. George. We’re looking forward to being able to provide an inclusive experience for all professionals in our field. (more…)

  • 20th National Wilderness Therapy Symposium
     August 23, 2023 - August 25, 2023
     6:00 am - 11:55 pm
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Call for Proposals for Regional WTS Opens!

We’re excited to announce our Call for Proposals for the 2024 Regional WTS. Please check out our Proposal Instructions page for more information: https://obhcouncil.org/proposal-instructions/ (more…)

  •  October 1, 2023
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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2024 Regional WTS

Each year, the OBH Council hosts two symposiums to bring together professionals from all corners of the field to learn, collaborate and grow. The Regional Symposium, hosted in the spring, is located in Asheville, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  While the National Symposium is hosted in the late summer in Utah. Both events provide (more…)

  • Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium
     March 20, 2024 - March 22, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm General admission includes the pre-conference 3-hour workshop as well as all workshops on Thursday and Friday. A list of workshops and presenters will be available soon. Please check back.
  • Thursday Night Ember Award Ceremony
     March 21, 2024
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This event is included in registration for WTS. However, single tickets are available for those only attending this dinner on Wednesday night.
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