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New Hope Wilderness Camp, located in Ava, South Central Missouri, in the Midwestern United States, is a 21 day wilderness program, working with troubled teens (ages 11-20) who are experiencing conduct and behavior problems.

New Hope Wilderness Camp is located in Ava, South Central Missouri, in the Midwestern United States. We offer a pick up and drop off service from Springfield/Branson Airport in Springfield, MO, which is situated 45 miles north west of New Hope, Ava, MO.


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From: Branson, Missouri To: New Hope, Ava, Missouri
1. Take 76 East out of Branson
2. At Goodhope turn left on T highway and go .3 miles
3. Turn right on O highway and go 5.5 miles
4. Turn right onto 527
5. Go 1.2 miles on 527 and turn right
6. Go .6 miles and turn into New Hope

From: Springfield, Missouri To: New Hope, Ava, Missouri
1. Take 65 South to Ozark, Hwy 14 exit
2. Turn left onto East Hwy 14 and go 27.7 miles
3. Turn onto O highway and go 3.2 miles
4. Turn left onto 527 and go 1.2 miles
5. Turn right at gravel intersection and go .6 miles and turn into New Hope

School / Office Address: Ava, 65608
Douglas County
Missouri
USA
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