For over 15 years, North Star Adventure (NSA) has facilitated adventure-based counseling and therapy for special-needs populations from a variety of programs. NSA’s clients include the Massachusetts Department of Social Services, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, public schools, and members of the Massachusetts Association of Alternative Private Schools. Using activities ranging from rock-climbing and canoeing to cooperative games and challenge course elements, NSA customizes programs to run as one-day retreats, overnight expeditions, or as on-going elements of an existing curriculum or individualized plan.