With a directory of boarding schools, colleges, summer programs, and advisors for students with special needs, our latest guide will be a valuable tool when researching schools and programs that meet the needs of students with educational and emotional challenges.
TeenLife 2012 Guide to Specialized Schools and Programs
1. FREE
2012 guide to
Specialized
Schools & Programs
Educating Parents of Students
with Learning, Emotional or
Behavioral Disabilities
Published by TeenLife Media in Partnership with
the Independent Educational Consultants Association
3. 2012 TeenLife Guide to
Specialized Schools & Programs
Finding the right specialized school
or program for your teenager may be a
Young Adult Program
challenging task. That's why TeenLife
is pleased to be partnering with the
Independent Educational Consultants
Association (IECA) to put together our Benchmark Transitions™ is a comprehensive,
first-ever Guide to Specialized Schools multi-disciplinary approach to residential transitional
& Programs.
living for young men and women, ages 18-28.
IECA is the nation’s leading professional organization
for independent educational consultants working in Our dual-diagnosis model combines:
private practice. For 36 years, IECA has helped its
· Clinical treatment · Job training & life skills
members serve families with educational decisions that
include colleges, local day and boarding schools, schools · Cognitive behavioral · Structured & nurturing
or programs for students with learning or behavioral therapy environment
needs, international placements, summer opportunities, · Substance abuse recovery · Fosters self discovery &
and graduate and professional schools. & aftercare autonomy
On page 4, there is an informative must-read by IECA · Education & vocational
Member, Teri Solochek, Ph.D., CEP, that explains how opportunities
an independent educational consultant can help guide
families through the entire research and application
Benchmark Transitions™ Dual Treatment options –
process as they look into specialized schools or programs.
IECA Member, Pamela Tedeschi, highlights The
Benchmark Recovery & Aftercare™ students are those
Top Things Parents of a Student with LD Should Know who have a history of substance use, abuse or addiction,
on page 8. You will also find a detailed list of specialized often combined with a behavioral health dual diagnosis,
schools and programs starting on page 9 and a compre- that has prevented them from fully gaining independence.
hensive description of therapeutic boarding schools on
page 42. Benchmark Behavioral Health™ students are those
Given the right opportunities, every teenager can who have not exhibited issues with drugs and/or alcohol,
overcome obstacles to be successful at school, at work, but who often have a clinical diagnosis combined with
and in the community. We sincerely hope that our guide failure to launch into adulthood successfully.
provides you with the information and direction you are
looking for. Our young adults gain the life strategies
they need to make it on their own.
Contact us for a consultation.
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4. ALL STYLES
WELCOME
Lynn University’s Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL)
Join us on Feb. 1
offers students with learning differences an opportunity to
succeed at the college level. It provides motivated students for Transitions 2013.
with the additional support they need to achieve and maintain Visit lynn.edu/transitions
academic success and earn a university degree.
for conference details
Program features:
• one-on-one content area and group tutoring by a master’s or doctoral-level professional
• Institute Fellows faculty training program
• executive functioning ADHD coaching
• Self as Learner first-year course helps develop metacognitive strategies
• individualized learning plans
• extended-time tests and alternative testing administration
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How an Independent
25
Specialized Programs
Educational Consultant 25 Outdoor/Wilderness
Can Assist Families Therapy Programs
by Teri Solochek, Ph.D., CEP, 28 Residential Treatment Centers
IECA Member (California) 36 Transitional Independent
Living/Young Adult Programs
8
The Top Things Parents of a
41
Student with LD Should Know related services
by Pamela Tedeschi, IECA Member
(Maryland)
42
The Therapeutic
9
Program Descriptions for Boarding School
Teens with Emotional or by William Doherty, Executive
Behavioral Disorders Director, Chamberlain International
School, Middleboro, MA
Schools and Colleges
10 10 Colleges for Students with
About TeenLife
44
Learning Differences
13 Gifted, Talented, and Online Schools Find out more about what we offer
13 Schools for Students with and how to register on our site.
Learning Differences
16 Therapeutic and Emotional
48
INDEX
Growth Boarding Schools
24
Independent Educational
Consultants
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6. How an Independent
Educational Consultant
Can Assist Families
by Teri Solochek, Ph.D., CEP, IECA Member (California)
here are many children and adolescents
with learning differences. They may be
depressed, anxious, coping with sub-
stance use, or simply acting out from not
having their everyday needs met. Often,
they retreat and isolate themselves from
the outside world. You as a parent should know that
there are a significant number of resources and accom-
modations to help your teen.
Public schools are effective in teaching the
majority of children and adolescents, but are sometimes
inadequate at serving children who have special learn-
ing, emotional, or behavioral needs. For these students,
a mainstream setting may not work, and a non-public
school placement or specialized program may be the
best solution. If that is the case, a referral to an indepen-
dent educational consultant (IEC) should be considered.
Clergy, mental health professionals, and school
counselors can provide a certain level of professional
support. However, if consideration is being given to
placement in a private day school, boarding school,
or therapeutic program, the services of an IEC can be
invaluable. IECs are trained professionals in school and
specialized placement. Their professional expertise
helps match the needs of children and adolescents with
learning differences to the appropriate schools or
treatment programs.
A Ramapo Staff Assistant learns culinary
skills through on-campus work experience.
See ad on page 14, listing on page 39.
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7. Independent educational consultants have a
variety of backgrounds including school or guidance
counseling, teaching, school administration, and/or
psychology. They are well versed in determining the
needs of LD children, as well as how to work best
in conjunction with schools, other professionals,
and a teen's family; they serve as a family's “case
manager” to ensure the best possible solution.
Most importantly, they are extremely knowledge-
able about the various placement options around the
country and abroad—and can provide an unbiased
assessment of the appropriate setting.
How do they gain their knowledge? IECs
spend much of their time on the road, visiting private Brehm Preparatory School delivers a unique holistic
educational program. See listings on pages 12 and 14.
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8. schools, boarding schools, therapeutic or emotional How does a family start working
growth schools, residential treatment centers,
with an IEC?
wilderness programs, and colleges nationwide. They
not only visit a variety of programs, but they visit The family, and if possible, the child, meet
often to stay abreast of program and staff changes. with the IEC for an initial visit. At this time a detailed
The goal of an IEC is to become a part of the team to history is obtained and releases are signed to enable
coordinate the efforts of all involved—working with the consultant to obtain information from the school,
the child’s therapist, clergy, and current school in such as test results and any other information the
presenting placement alternatives to the family and consultant deems pertinent. If additional testing is
aiding them in making the best decision. recommended, this may be conducted by the consul-
tant or referred to an outside professional, depending
IECs coordinate the exchange of information
on the background of the consultant and the scope of
between school, family, and other professionals and
the practice.
the recommended schools or treatment centers;
aid the family in making their final decision; and Once the consultant has reviewed the case,
facilitate enrollment. he or she presents placement options to the family.
The
Glenholme
School
Devereux Connecticut
Providing young people with the
foundation needed to lead successful
and meaningful lives.
Glenholme is a therapeutic boarding school for students,
ages ten to adult, in middle school, high school and post-
graduate, who struggle with various learning differences.
The positive atmosphere is designed to build competence
academically and socially.
Washington, Connecticut • (860) 868-7377 • www.theglenholmeschool.org
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9. The consultant then serves as a liaison between There are thousands of independent educational con-
the program or school and the parents, keeping sultants across the country; however, their training and
professionals as involved as necessary. experience varies. An important resource for determin-
When a consultant places a child, that ing the qualifications of an educational consultant is the
consultant receives grade and progress reports Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA),
directly from the school. He or she continues to based in Fairfax, Virginia (www.IECAonline.com). To
monitor the child closely—and should there be the become a member of IECA, an IEC must have extensive
need to intervene or recommend a new place- relevant experience, be competently trained, and have
ment, they have the relevant information readily solid recommendations from peers. IECA members are
available. pledged to maintain the highest ethical standards includ-
With unique skills and expertise, an indepen- ing not accepting compensation from schools or treat-
dent educational consultant can provide invaluable ment facilities for placement. IECA member consultants
help to many families looking for a specialized are compensated directly by the families of the students
school or program that is just right for their teen. they work with.
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This school serves students with acquired brain injury
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10. The Top Things Parents of a
Student with LD Should Know
by Pamela Tedeschi, IECA Member (Maryland)
Being diagnosed with a learning disability is a lifelong, 24/7 challenge. Nevertheless, with the
appropriate education, encouragement, love, and sheer determination, children with learning
disabilities are able to compensate for their LD and succeed in life.
Learning disabilities don’t affect any two children the When touring a campus, it is important to visit the Learning
same way. Center (for schools) and Office of Disability (for colleges) to
get a sense of the director, personnel, and services available.
Students with learning disabilities often have co-
morbid psychological issues (i.e., depression, anxiety, At the start of each school year, older high school
mood disorders). and college students need to make sure that their accommo-
dations are in place at the beginning of classes. Parents of
A thorough review of a child's records is necessary to younger students should work with their child’s teachers to
diagnose a student’s particular learning difference. ensure he or she receives the proper accommodations.
If records are not current or seem incomplete,
consider a thorough evaluation from a neuropsycholo- Keep updated information in your files, including the
gist or a school psychologist who can provide documentation requirements for learning disabilities at
a psycho-educational assessment. schools and colleges.
Very bright students with learning disabilities are Gain familiarity with all of the new technology
often able to hide their LD, especially in elementary (Universal Design for Learning) that is available to
school. This is particularly true for students with make learning new concepts accessible to all students.
strong verbal skills.
Universal Design for Learning is a process of making course
concepts accessible and skills attainable regardless of learn-
Older teens need to become aware of their learning
ing style, physical or sensory abilities (www.udlcenter.org).
styles, strengths, and needs, and be willing to
advocate and seek support for themselves. Indepen-
Know and understand state and federal laws regarding
dent educational consultants, teachers, parents, or
learning disabilities.
disability office or learning center personnel find it
difficult to help if the student is resistant. The Independent Educational Consultants Association
(www.IECAonline.com), the Learning Disabilities Association
Listen to your child to determine what strategies
of America (www.LDAamerica.org), the Association
were effective and ineffective in previous learning
on Higher Education and Disability (www.ahead.org), and
environments.
the book Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide
by Penny Hutchins Paquette and Cheryl Gerson Tuttle,
Parents should realize that their child’s Individual
provide a wealth of information and resources for parents
Education Program (IEP) does not carry over from
of children with learning disabilities.
high school to college.
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12. 2012 Guide to
Specialized Schools
& Programs
There are a plethora of specialized schools and programs readily available for families who have a child
with learning differences or an adolescent that is gifted and talented. Whether the school or program
is academic, outdoor-oriented, adventure, or group structured, parents appreciate that their child is
learning and living in a safe, productive environment. And for teens, a specialized school or program that
specifically suits their needs is the perfect solution for success.
There are thousands of qualified independent educational consultants that can assist families in their
research and selection process. This valuable guide by TeenLife and the IECA gives you a look at some of
the best specialized schools and programs in the nation.
Schools and Colleges
Colleges for Students with
Learning Differences
Charterhouse School’s Courage to Succeed
Courage to Succeed is a partnership between the
Charterhouse School and the Commonwealth Autism
Service that provides academic, social, and independent
life skill supports to students with Asperger’s syndrome
and high-functioning autism. Students will begin and end
the day at Charterhouse School and attend classes at
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
Location: Richmond, VA
Phone: (855) 367-8637
Email: c2s@chs4u.org
Website: www.charterhouseschool.org/asperger
Landmark College
In the mid-1980s, Landmark College became the first
institution of higher education to pioneer college-level studies
for students with dyslexia. Today, the college draws students
from around the United States and all over the world to its
southern Vermont campus for its innovative educational
model—helping students with language-based learning
The Laurel Springs school offers a
challenging curriculum including Honors and disabilities, ADHD, or ASD, become confident,
AP Courses for gifted students in grades 9 - 12. self-empowered, and independently successful learners.
See ad on page 25, listing on page 13. Location: Putney, VT
Phone: (802) 387-6718
Email: www.landmark.edu
Website: www.landmark.edu
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13.
14. schools and colleges
Lynn University Mount Ida College OPTIONS Transitions
Lynn University is a Mount Ida College is a to Independence
coeducational private college small, private, coeducational OPTIONS Transitions to Independence
with approximately 2,100 undergraduate and graduate (formerly called OPTIONS Program
students from over 40 states institution located on a 72-acre at Brehm) is a comprehensive
and 84 countries. Its Institute traditional New England campus transitional program that guides
for Achievement and Learning in Newton, Massachusetts. It young adult students with learning
provides coaching, mentoring, offers its approximately 1,400 full- disabilities into independent adulthood.
and assistive technologies to and part-time students a strong OPTIONS delivers individualized social,
help students with learning career-focused and liberal arts academic, employment, and life skills
differences succeed at the education. Visit the campus to instruction and helps each student
college level. learn more about its personalized recognize and optimize
Location: Boca Raton, FL approach to learning. their full potential.
Phone: (561) 237-7900 Location: Newton, MA Location: Carbondale, IL
Email: admission@lynn.edu Phone: (617) 928-4553 Phone: (618) 549-4201
Website: www.lynn.edu/institute Email: admissions@mountida.edu Email: admissionsinfo@
Website: www.mountida.edu experienceoptions.org
Website: www.experienceoptions.org
Second Chances for troubled teens
A second chance at a first class education
• Rigorous college prep curriculum
• Individualized academic supports
• Individual, group, and family counseling
• Character-building 12-Step lifestyle
• Nurturing family environment
Building Character. Changing Lives.®
A better chance to succeed in college For more information, contact:
. . . through The Bridge at The Family Foundation School for
Jeff Brain, MA, CTS, CEP
high school graduates or fifth-year seniors ages 18-20
Dean of Admissions and
• Complete transition support for those entering
Director of External Relations
or re-entering college
431 Chapel Hill Road, Hancock, NY 13783
• Academic advising, transcript repair and
Phone: 845-887-5213, x499
admissions guidance
Cell 845-341-7403
• Therapeutic counseling and recovery support
jbrain@thefamilyschool.com
• Help with social and independent living skills
www.thefamilyschool.com
• Class options including on-site college courses
Accredited by The Joint Commission and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Charter member: National
Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Member: Association of Recovery Schools. The Family Foundation School
Accredited by
is a private, New York State registered boarding school situated on a scenic 150-acre campus in the western Catskills. The Joint Commission
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15. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT in
schools and colleges CENTRAL TEXAS for ADOLESCENTS
The Sage Colleges
A breakthrough 4-year degree designed
for students who have the ability and ambition
to succeed, but are simply not comfortable in
a traditional classroom. Removing barriers,
opening opportunities. Hope is here. Help is here.
Location: Troy and Albany, NY and Online
Phone: (518) 292-8615 Sitting on 33-acres of rolling hills in Belton, Texas.
Email: achieve@sage.edu Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC provides a safe, healing
Website: www.sage.edu/achieve environment for adolescents suffering with mental health
and chemical dependency issues.
Gifted, Talented, and On-Site School • Most Insurances Accepted
Online Schools Call 254-939-2100 or 866-543-7779
www.cedarcresthospital.com
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs is an accredited online private
school with over 20 years of experience. Its
students are fully supported by qualified,
caring teachers and staff, and are connected
to a global community of learners. 94% of
graduates attend their college of choice.
Location: Virtual (with offices in Ojai, CA and
West Chester, PA)
Phone: (800) 377-5980
Email: info@laurelsprings.com
Website: www.laurelsprings.com
Schools for Students with
Learning Differences
The Academy at SOAR
The Academy at SOAR is a certified private
school that serves youth ages 12 to 18 who
have been identified with Learning Differences
and Attention Deficit Disorder. SOAR provides
individualized academic curriculum, focuses on Gwynne Hales
strengths, and combines academic instruction
with adventure-based learning.
Location: Balsam, NC Great Lakes Educational Consulting
Support and Guidance to a Bright Future
Phone: (828) 456-3435
Email: Kylie@soarnc.org
Website: www.academyatsoar.org
16. THE STAFF ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE
A unique, year-round transition-to-independence program schools and colleges
which helps young adults acquire skills by living, working, and
learning with high-functioning peer role models.
Brehm Preparatory School
Brehm School is an internationally known
family-style boarding school for boys and
girls in grades 6 - 12 with complex learning
disabilities. Brehm offers a unique, holistic
“Ramapo’s Staff Assistant Experience significantly moved my son’s program that individually addresses each
life forward and he emerged with a direction, real credentials, and student’s academic, emotional, and social
a life plan.”
needs. At Brehm, students find success, go
Ramapo helps participants with learning differences, Asperger’s on to college, find fulfilling careers, and
and/or ADHD develop: become successful entrepreneurs.
• independent Living skills Location: Carbondale, IL
• social skills
Phone: (618) 457-0371
• educational skills
Email: admissionsinfo@brehm.org
• Job skills
Website: www.brehm.org
TRANsiTiON-TO-iNDePeNDeNce │ sUMMeR cAMP │ ReTReATs │
PROFessiONAL DeVeLOPMeNT
Fusion Academy &
Learning Center
Fusion is a one-to-one, college-prep, private
P.O. Box 266 • Rhinebeck, NY 12572 • 845.876.8413
sae@ramapoforchildren.org │ www.ramapoforchildren.org
school for students in grades 6 - 12 who are
better suited to an alternative, rather than
traditional, environment. Fusion offers full-
time academy, after-school tutoring, classes
for credit, and enrichment programs with
personalized teaching methods, flexible
scheduling, and state-of-the-art recording
and art studios.
Location: Various locations throughout
CA and NY
College Living Phone: (858) 792-2300
Experience Email: breveley@fusionacademy.com
supports young Website: www.fusionacademy.com
adults with
disabilities
successfully The Greenwood School
transition to
Founded in 1978, Greenwood is a boarding
adult life.
and day school for young men in grades
6 - 12. With a 2:1 student to teacher ratio
Students pursuing a college and individualized research-proven
degree, vocational education interventions, Greenwood empowers high
or who are ready to enter the potential students who face complex learning
workplace can receive the SIX LOCATIONS challenges, ADD/ADHD, and executive
support needed to achieve ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES function deficits.
their goals, create meaningful Location: Putney, VT
relationships and increase their Phone: (802) 387-4545
confidence through: Email: admissions@greenwood.org
800.486.5058 Website: www.greenwood.org
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Independent living instruction
Social coaching Sign in to www.teenLife.com for
Career development more information on all listings.
17. P=Preservation for Families
R=Reunification for Families
N=Networking for Families
INTENSIVE IN-HOME
A home-based program for families who
FAMILY SERVICES:
have children or teenagers who are out
of control or at imminent risk of being • Intensive in-home crisis
separated from their family. intervention
• Collaboration with schools,
Families are also served who require programs and consultants
transitional or reunification services to
• In-home family assessment
safely reunite them with their children
following an out-of-home placement. • Comprehensive planning
and case management
Our goal is to prevent unnecessary
• Counseling and consultation
out-of-home placement by strengthening
families and teaching them the skills they • Life-skills
need to safely live together.
• Follow up and on-going
support
STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT:
The service has a significant positive effect on risk factors
within the family.
80-90% of children at imminent risk of out-of-home
placement are able to remain safely at home following an
intervention of this nature.
SERVICES ARE OFFERED NATIONWIDE:
(888) 762-5973 • www.prnforfamilies.com
18. schools and colleges
Unlocking the
potential of The King's Daughters' School and
Center for Autism
young adults
The King’s Daughters’ School is a residential
ages 18 school for students ages 7 and up, offering a
and up with school-age program as well as a Young Adult
cognitive and/or Academy. The school comprises two campuses:
developmental the main campus serves students with a wide range
disabilities in of developmental disabilities, while The Center
a music infused for Autism serves students with severe autism.
learning Location: Columbia, TN
environment. Phone: (931) 388-3810
Email: info@tkds.org
Website: www.tkds.org
Specializing in Life skills, 48 Woodbridge Street
Independent Living skills and South Hadley, MA 01075
Vocational skills … Contact 413-540-9720 x202
The May Institute
Rolling Admissions ktillona@berkshirehills.org The May Center for Child Development provides day
Call today to schedule a tour. www.berkshirehills.org and residential educational services for children and
adolescents between the ages of 2.9 and 22 years
with a diagnosis of Autism or other developmental
disabilities. Educational programming is based upon
the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
The May Center educational program is a year-
round program.
Location: Randolph, MA
Phone: (781) 440-0400
Students with Aspergers and high functioning autism Email: mscarry@mayinstitute.org
Website: www.mayinstitute.org
College is within reaCh
The Courage to Succeed program offers academic,
social, and vocational support services to help you: Therapeutic and Emotional
• Ease the transition to college Growth Boarding Schools
• Learn organization and time management skills
• Navigate the day-to-day Aspen Education Group, A Member of
demands of college CRC Health Group
• Receive course advice Aspen Education Group is recognized nationwide
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We’ll give you the Courage
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Location: Multiple Locations
1-855-FOR-UMFS Phone: (855) 428-5401
(1-855-367-8637) Website: www.aspeneducation.com
charterhouseschool.org/
asperger
19. A one-
to-one
school
like no
other.
For students who need
an alternative to a
traditional school.
Fusion Academy is an alternative solution to full-time middle and high school that goes beyond a
tailored education. Each classroom has just one student and one teacher to allow for maximum
personalization, flexible scheduling, and adaptability to learning styles. Who attends Fusion? Students
in 6-12th grade who are not thriving in their “cookie cutter” school environment.
“When I refer students to Fusion Academy I am confident
that they will find a learning environment that is individually
tailored to their unique needs, provided by the most highly
qualified and caring teachers, and that they will experience
success, often for the first time. Fusion has found a formula
that works.”
- Nancy J. Lazerson, MA, CCC-SLP,
Speech-Language Pathologist/Educational Consultant
fusionacademy.com
San Diego | Solana Beach | Los Angeles | Mission Viejo Huntington Beach | South Bay | Pasadena
Warner Center | San Mateo | San Francisco | Walnut Creek | Los Gatos | Westchester | Woodbury | Manhattan
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20. schools and colleges
Auldern Academy Building Bridges Inc. Cherry Gulch Boys Ranch
Auldern Academy is a therapeutic Founded in 1996, Building Bridges Cherry Gulch is a ranch style
college preparatory boarding school is a long-term residential program therapeutic boarding school
for girls in grades 9 - 12. Its goal is to addressing addiction and negative designed specifically for boys
prepare young women academically, behaviors, as well as utilizing REBT, aged 10 to 14 years old. Its services
emotionally, and socially for the 12 Step, Positive Peer Culture, and are appropriate for boys with
challenges of the coming college Reality Therapy. Students have the difficulties including: depression,
years. With the guidance of opportunity to attend public school to ADHD, adoption, low self-esteem,
therapeutic and student life staff, gain confidence in handling social and anger, anxiety, family conflict, and
students develop the confidence, academic challenges. other behavioral and emotional
integrity, and compassion needed to Location: Thompson Falls, MT problems.
be successful as young adults. Phone: (888) 853-0156 Location: Emmett, ID
Location: Siler City, NC Email: info@buildingbridgesinc.net Phone: (208) 265-3437
Phone: (919) 837-2336 Website: www.buildingbridgesinc.net Email: drsapp@cherrygulch.org
Email: auldern.admissions@ Website: www.cherrygulch.org
sequeltsi.com
Website: www.auldern.com
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21. schools and colleges
Evangelhouse® The Family Foundation
Christian Academy School
For Christian families seeking a The Family Foundation School is
values based treatment program for a private, college prep, accredited
their troubled teen, Evangelhouse® therapeutic boarding school with a
Christian Academy offers a clinically college transition program serving
driven, Christian focused option. bright, talented teens struggling with
Founded in 1995, Evangelhouse® behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Christian Academy is a private, It offers an integrated program of
parent-choice therapeutic boarding rigorous academics, therapeutic
school for girls. counseling, character education
Location: Saint Martinville, LA based on the 12-Steps, and a rich
Phone: (800) 924-4012 variety of extracurricular activities.
Email: admissions@ Location: Hancock, NY
evangelhouse.com Phone: (845) 887-5213 x499
Website: www.evangelhouse.com Email: info@thefamilyschool.com Students playing a recreational game
Website: www.thefamilyschool.com of volleyball at Auldern Academy.
See ad on page 25, listing on page 18.
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PROGRAMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH ATTENTION, SOCIAL, OR LEARNING ISSUES
CAMP (HONESDALE, PA) FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, 8 – 19. 2, 3, 5 AND 8 WEEK SESSIONS AVAILABLE.
SUMMIT CAMP IS SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCELLENCE IN CAMPING FOR CHILDREN.
Since 1969, Summit Camp has offered structure, nurturing TRAVEL FOR AGES 15 TO 19
support, excellent supervision and social skills development through Summit Camp offers exciting, unique, specially designed trips, both
the challenge of a full range of recreational, social, in the summer and winter months.
athletic, and water-safety programs including: swimming, soccer,
DESTINATIONS FOR 2013 INCLUDE:
baseball, kayaking, music, theater arts, cooking, textiles,
videography, crafts, go-karts, computer labs, canoeing, nature • 19 day Vancouver Alaska holiday
studies, overnight hikes, pioneering, tennis, education • 14 day mid Atlantic and Orlando excursion
enrichment, woodshop, ceramics, campcrafts, high and low • 19 day Spain and Morocco holiday
rope challenge course, sailing, science fun lab, basketball, Delaware WINTER DESTINATIONS FOR 2012-2013 INCLUDE:
River canoeing, climbing tower and mountain biking. • Washington, DC in December
• London, England in February
Trips are professionally supervised and enhance daily living MONTHLY WEEKENDER EVENTS FROM OCTOBER – MAY
skills, growth through group living and decision making, and FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 11-18.
foster greater independence.
For brochure call 973-732-3230 or 800-323-9908 or email to info@summitcamp.com
322 Route 46 West, Suite 210, Parsippany, NJ 07054 www.summitcamp.com
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