Testimonials

What parents say about LoneStar:

"N. is doing wonderful... She will finish her senior year here in Frisco. She is a changed young woman. I still cannot thank Lone Star enough for everything you taught us. I don't believe it's over reacting to say you saved her life. From a teenager who was flunking classes, skipping school, a perpetual "victim" and who had lost sight of her goals, she has become a young woman who understands that her actions today directly affect her results tomorrow and who takes responsibility for what she does. (and, she says she loves me again!) Lone Star was the catalyst for this."

"My daughter was in a crisis.and I was desperate to find a safe, nurturing environment for her. As is turned out, Lone Star Expeditions was the answer! My daughter was treated with respect.encouraged to be honest and open.given lots of encouragement to learn effective coping skills.greatly enhanced her self confidence.and made tremendous strides in learning about gratitude for the simple things in life. We are very thankful for Lone Star Expeditions and recommend it highly to teens in trouble."

"We are so grateful for your work. It was outstanding! [Our daughter] believed that she was special to each of you. The love and concern that was evident as we met each of you was overwhelming!"

"I would highly recommend the program to anyone. Everyone at Lone Star Expeditions worked with [my son] for his specific needs. The therapists got him to communicate for the very first time!"

"[My son] truly left LSE feeling that all his Field Staff and his Therapist were his family. It was a tremendously positive experience for him and us!!"

What students say about LoneStar:

"I feel very blessed to have gone through and succeeded the LSE program. I loved it there, had a wonderful experience (despite all the hard work that goes along with self-discovery), and not a day goes by without me thinking about the people and positive experiences I encountered at LSE. "

"The instructors made me feel capable of doing anything and really were on a personal level with me - they believed in me! I appreciate myself and my family more and have great communication techniques!"

"I feel at peace and happier, more self-confident, and I want to do better in school and with my family."

"My mindset went from negative to positive and willing to help. Thanks for your help and support!"

What parents say about AEG wilderness programs:

"Incredibly supportive and sensitive handling of family pain at graduation. Helps high-risk kids to begin to get to know who they really are and to find and develop strengths they thought they didn't have."

"The wonderful letters we received let me know that our child was receiving the right kind of help."

"Well organized, wonderfully executed. Excellent rebonding experience."