Brat Camp
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Brat Camp is a reality TV show.
The first season, featuring RedCliff Ascent, won an International Emmy. Subsequent seasons saw declining viewership. The American version of Brat Camp was cancelled after its one-season run, but is being aired in Canada on Slice as of early 2007. The UK version was also aired in the United States in 2004 on ABC Family
, and its popularity resulted in ABC ordering an American version.
On August 24, 2007, it was announced that the show had been cancelled, along with shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and You Are What You Eat.
The format is distributed internationally by DRG and has been adapted in several territories.
Redcliff was asked to be featured in a second round of Brat Camp, but declined when it became obvious that the next season would require tougher kids and increased drama. The first series actually won an International Emmy Award for best non-scripted program. RedCliff Acent spokesman, Stephen Schultz mentioned that "RedCliff Ascent is a treatment program, not a TV show".. James Fonfe' became quite a media icon after his return to the UK. While most students struggle a bit upon return home, a year later James was working with his mother teaching swimming and had been drug free, as verified by urine tests administered by his mother. As James put it: ‘You do feel trapped. But it is worth it. I am glad I did it. I wouldn’t go back now, but I don’t have a problem any more – if I had a problem in the future then I would go back.’
The third series followed a girls-only group with the principal activity being a single extended hike. This series aired from February 8, 2006 on Channel 4
. In addition, Brat Camp Unseen, a half-hour show with additional footage, was aired on E4
.
.
are concerned that the TV show sends a message to parents that a short period of tough love
can resolve any problems.
Also this program caused some controversy over whether or not children and teenagers displaying signs of depression & low self esteem would be better placed in a mental health support services and given professional, psychological support, rather than sent to the wilderness and experience further punishment as methods of treatment.
The first season, featuring RedCliff Ascent, won an International Emmy. Subsequent seasons saw declining viewership. The American version of Brat Camp was cancelled after its one-season run, but is being aired in Canada on Slice as of early 2007. The UK version was also aired in the United States in 2004 on ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
, and its popularity resulted in ABC ordering an American version.
On August 24, 2007, it was announced that the show had been cancelled, along with shows such as Celebrity Big Brother and You Are What You Eat.
UK
There have been four UK series.The format is distributed internationally by DRG and has been adapted in several territories.
Series 1
| Name | Published problem |
|---|---|
| James Fonfé | Drug issues |
| Fran Bradley | Anger issue |
| Rachel Greenberg | Alcohol issue |
| Charlie Mason | Anger issue |
| Tom Philips | Drug issue |
| Dan Leary | Drug issue |
Redcliff was asked to be featured in a second round of Brat Camp, but declined when it became obvious that the next season would require tougher kids and increased drama. The first series actually won an International Emmy Award for best non-scripted program. RedCliff Acent spokesman, Stephen Schultz mentioned that "RedCliff Ascent is a treatment program, not a TV show".. James Fonfe' became quite a media icon after his return to the UK. While most students struggle a bit upon return home, a year later James was working with his mother teaching swimming and had been drug free, as verified by urine tests administered by his mother. As James put it: ‘You do feel trapped. But it is worth it. I am glad I did it. I wouldn’t go back now, but I don’t have a problem any more – if I had a problem in the future then I would go back.’
Series 2
| Name | Published problem |
|---|---|
| Alex Parkins | Alcohol issue |
| Joe Sheldrick | Disobedience |
| Ed McAllister | Drug issue, stealing from family caused by deaths in family |
| Jemma Henley | Disobedience, shop lifter, expelled from 3 schools |
| Xanthe Laird | Cannabis use, alcohol issue |
| Jenni Greevy | Anger issue, domestic violence |
| Josh Melvin | Drug issue |
Series 3
| Name | Age | Published problem |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Krzyzanowska | 16 | Drug issues |
| Georgie Turnbull-Atkinson | 16 | Drug issues as well as run-ins with the law |
| Lydia Rowlands | 16 | Drug issue as a result of being victim for bullying |
| Lucy Tyson | 15 | Anger issue |
| Danni Calardo-Thompson | 15 | Running away from home, alcohol and drug-issue |
| Poppy Olsen | 15 | Disobedience, acting spoilt, careless |
| Rosie Raven | 15 | Truant TruANT Truant is Alien Ant Farm's second album. It was released on August 8, 2003 by DreamWorks Records. The producers of the album were Stone Temple Pilots' guitarist and bassist Robert DeLeo and Dean DeLeo.... , depressed Clinical depression Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities... as a result of being victim of bullying. |
The third series followed a girls-only group with the principal activity being a single extended hike. This series aired from February 8, 2006 on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
. In addition, Brat Camp Unseen, a half-hour show with additional footage, was aired on E4
E4 (TV)
E4 is a channel on British digital television, launched as a pay-TV companion to Channel 4 on 18 January 2001. The "E" stands for entertainment, and the channel is mainly aimed at the lucrative 15–35 age group...
.
Series 4
The fourth series, Family Brat Camp, aired from October 4, 2006, and brings along the parents of the four children to make them take responsibility for their kids' behaviour at the SUWS wilderness program in IdahoIdaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
.
| Name | Published problem |
|---|---|
| Claire Sparrow, parents Dean and Sandy | Expelled from school |
| Amanda Kenny, parents Sandra and Bill | Drinking, stealing from parents |
| Rebecca Paramor, parents Mandi and Mark | Drug issue |
Series 5
The fifth UK version aired October 2007. According to a statement on ANASAZI's homepage, a special 21-day version of their normal 42-day program is being developed for television, after which Twenty Twenty Television will fund the remainder of the treatment if the parents and clinical staff consider it necessary.| Name | Published problem |
|---|---|
| Natasha Whitlock, mother Montana | domestic problems caused by overindulgence |
| Nicole Pear, mother Jackie | foul-mouthing, anger management |
| Chloe Weeks, mother Helen | drug and anger-issue |
| Laura Wardman, mother Del | disobedience |
USA
| Name | Age | Published problem |
|---|---|---|
| Frank | 16 | Anger issue |
| Lauren James | 17 | Drug issue as a result of death in the family |
| Isaiah Alarcon | 17 | Anger issue |
| Jada Chabot | 15 | Disobedience and dishonesty as a result of domestic violence (Beaten by her mother according to police report from Middletown, RI - Case number 21-2005-01720). During the show use drugs, alcohol and sex were insinuate. She had also been expelled from schools. |
| Nick | 14 | Anger issue as a result of being teased because of his handicap (dyslexia Dyslexia Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with phonological awareness, phonological decoding, orthographic coding, auditory short-term memory, or rapid... ). He attempted to stab his brother due to his jealousy. |
| Shawn | 17 | Started using cannabis Cannabis Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. These three taxa are indigenous to Central Asia, and South Asia. Cannabis has long been used for fibre , for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a... after finding out that he was adopted. He then started stealing money from his mother. |
| Derek | 14 | ADHD and destructive; refuses to take medication |
| Lexie | 17 | Depressed Clinical depression Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities... , hostile outcast as a result of being victim of molestation at the age of 12. |
| Heather | 17 | Drug issue as a result of adoption and wanting to be closer to her birth mother. Her birth mother had drug issues too. |
Germany
- The German version is called Teenager außer Kontrolle (engl. Teenagers out of control) . The show is being broadcast on RTLRTL TelevisionRtl.de' redirects here. For other uses, see RTL.RTL Television , or simply RTL, is a German commercial television station distributed via cable and satellite along with DVB-T , in larger population centres...
Series 1
| Name | Published problem |
|---|---|
| Vanessa | Alcohol issue, too much partying |
| Simon | Drug issue, stealing from parent |
| Marvin | Gang problem, alcohol issue |
| Gina | Alcohol issue, alternative lifestyle issue (Punk SubCulture Punk subculture The punk subculture includes a diverse array of ideologies, and forms of expression, including fashion, visual art, dance, literature, and film, which grew out of punk rock.-History:... ) |
| Gerrit | Numerous accounts of malicious damage |
| Daniel | Truant, not been at school for a year |
- Aspen Education Group revealed in a job ad that children from Holland would also be in a show.
Series 2
| Name | Age | Published problem |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas E. | 15 | Serial burglar |
| David P. | 17 | Drug issue |
| Dzeneta B. | 15 | Street fighter |
| Kevin O. | 15 | Gang-member |
| Kurt D. | 16 | Political issue (Neo-nazi) |
| Pascal S. | 17 | Drug dealer |
| Stacy G. | 17 | High School drop-out |
| Vivien T. | 16 | Runaway |
Series 3
The production company searched for new candidates for a third season . Filming did take place during the summer of 2008 at a wilderness program called Monarch Center in Colorado. It will be broadcast at RTL starting from February 25, 2009 .| Name | Age | Published problem |
|---|---|---|
| Chrissi | 15 | LifeStyle issue (Punk SubCulture Punk subculture The punk subculture includes a diverse array of ideologies, and forms of expression, including fashion, visual art, dance, literature, and film, which grew out of punk rock.-History:... ) |
| Kevin | 16 | Being charged with assault, truancy Truancy Truancy is any intentional unauthorized absence from compulsory schooling. The term typically describes absences caused by students of their own free will, and usually does not refer to legitimate "excused" absences, such as ones related to medical conditions... |
| Jennifer | 14 | Weak health by mother causing her to be too independent |
| Andreas | 16 | Compulsive gambler |
| Linda | 16 | Street fighter |
| Moritz | 17 | Given up by his parents. Faces trial. |
Netherlands
The Netherlands version did after extended negotiations end up with a customized program, where the teenagers were sent to Kenya. It is called Van Etter tot Engel .| Name | Age | Published problem. |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander | 15 | depressed Clinical depression Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities... |
| Demi | 15 | Anger Issue |
| Donny | 15 | Anger Issue |
| Dormeshia | 15 | Anger Issue |
| Laurens | 17 | depressed Clinical depression Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities... |
| Maurice | 17 | Alcohol issue, Internet Addiction Disorder Internet addiction disorder Internet addiction disorder , or, more broadly, Internet overuse, problematic computer use or pathological computer use, is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life... |
| Roni | 17 | Drug issue, has been arrested by the police |
In the news
The UK version of the show generated some criticism. An influential children's charity Barnardo'sBarnardo's
Barnardo's is a British charity founded by Thomas John Barnardo in 1866, to care for vulnerable children and young people. As of 2010, it spends over £190 million each year on more than 400 local services aimed at helping these same groups...
are concerned that the TV show sends a message to parents that a short period of tough love
Tough love
Tough love is an expression used when someone treats another person harshly or sternly with the intent to help them in the long run. The phrase was evidently coined by Bill Milliken when he wrote the book Tough Love in 1968 and has been used by numerous authors since then.In most uses, there must...
can resolve any problems.
Also this program caused some controversy over whether or not children and teenagers displaying signs of depression & low self esteem would be better placed in a mental health support services and given professional, psychological support, rather than sent to the wilderness and experience further punishment as methods of treatment.
External links
- Brat Camp at Channel4.com
- A website dedicated to Brat Camps
- Production company programme entry
- Redcliff Ascent, UK series 1
- Turnabout ranch, UK series 2
- Aspen Achievement Academy, UK series 3
- SageWalk Wilderness School, US serie
- Aspen Family Camp, UK series 4, German serie, Dutch serie
- Anasazi Foundation, UK series 5
- Nederland version