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Cherry Gulch:
Cherry Gulch is an accredited therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 10 to 14 with various difficulties including ADHD, learning differences, oppositional-defiance, depression, low self-esteem, poor motivation, anger, anxiety, family conflict, and other behavioral and emotional problems. Located beneath the western slope of the Rocky Mountains near Boise, Idaho, in the North West Pacific region of the United States (east of Washington State), we are equipped to handle very difficult students as well as "softer" students with more internalizing behaviors.

We are also prepared academically to work with students with learning difficulties and those that are brilliant academically. Our goal is to provide early intervention and prevention to help these boys reach their full potential and to become well-rounded pro social young men.

About Us:

Photo of Therapeutic Boarding School for Boys in IdahoCherry Gulch is a ranch style therapeutic boarding school designed specifically for 10 to 14 year old boys. We are passionate about providing early intervention and prevention to help boys reach their full potential and become well-rounded prosocial young men.

We are dedicated to providing outstanding academic and therapeutic services to students and their families in the context of a safe, supportive environment and work toward “Building Brighter Tomorrows for the Boys of Today.”

Accreditation:
We are licensed by the State of Idaho, our school is accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and we have been selected by Woodbury Reports for their "Excellence in Education" award two years in a row. Our chess team was State Champions in the novice division in both 2008, 2009 & 2010.

Therapeutic Environment:
A unique therapeutic environment is provided where every experience is educational and therapeutic in a fun purposeful environment. We strive to entwine the most effective therapeutic strategies into the student’s daily life.

We offer at least 10 hours of scheduled therapeutic services a week but much more therapy takes place as life unfolds and a therapeutic moment arises. Our therapeutic services take shape as creative approaches to empirically-based treatments and include individual, group, and family therapy, with experienced doctorate and masters level therapists.

We also offer equine assisted psychotherapy and a wide variety of active experiential learning and therapeutic activities.

Courses / Programs:

- Individual, group, and family psychotherapy with experienced doctorate and masters level therapists.
- Individualized treatment plans
- Creative approaches to empirically based treatments
- Active experiential learning and therapeutics
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
- Individualized education plans
- A wide variety of activities and learning experiences
- Family involvement and a strong parenting program
- High staff to student ratio
- Highly skilled and compassionate staff

Difficulties our students struggle with may include:
- Abuse or Neglect
- ADD/ADHD
- Adoption Issues
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Asperger's (Mild to Moderate)
- Authority Conflict
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bereavement Issues (Grief)
- Depression
- Divorce Issues
- Drug/Alcohol (Mild to Moderate)
- Family Conflict
- Impulsivity
- Isolative
- Lack of Respect
- Learning Disabilities
- Limited Life Skills
- Low Motivation
- Low Self-Esteem
- Lying
- Manipulative
- Negative Peer Association
- Obesity
- Oppositional Defiant
- Pervasive Development Disorder (Mild to Moderate)
- Poor Coping Skills
- Poor Social Skills
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (Mild to Moderate)
- School Problems
- Stealing
- Withdrawn

Location:
Cherry Gulch is located on 220 pristine acres of the North West Pacific region of the United States, in Emmett, Idaho, a safe, peaceful, quiet, little farming and ranching community located near Boise, ID.

Another benefit of being located near Boise is easy access to the airport. Boise offers the largest airport in the state which makes it convenient for parents to fly in to visit their children. For those with a private plane Emmett has an airport with a 3800 foot long runway.

Email: Contact Us
Address: PO Box 678, Emmett, ID, 83617, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-02-18 were from:

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Courses / Programs
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Co-ed Academic Boarding School Programs:

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- Respect-driven culture
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Courses / Programs
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We combine the benefits of a therapeutic boarding school, a wilderness program, and a residential treatment center (RTC) on our beautiful and safe 150 acre campus.

We provide an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to students across the U.S. & students from around the world (TWAI is authorized to issue 1-20's for international students).

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Parent Testimonial:
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For troubled teens ages 13-18

- Middle School Program
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- Credit Recovery
- Accelerated Learning
- College Preparation/ AP Classes
- SAT/ACT Testing Center
- Anti-Bullying Program
- GED Program
- College-level Courses

We create a customized program for each student that requires a minimum of 3 months. However, best results for lasting success are realized through 6+ months of treatment.

TWAI graduates average a 3.5 GPA. It is common for a student to complete 1.5 years of course work in 1 year.
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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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At New Leaf Academy, our goal is to help your daughter gain the skills she needs to be successful in the home, at school and with friends. We want to help you create a working relationship with your daughter that will enable you and your daughter to navigate the challenges of adolescence successfully.

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The academic program of New Leaf Academy in Oregon is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
All-girls therapeutic boarding school for troubled 10-14 year olds:

Possible diagnoses:
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- Anxiety Disorder
- Asperger's Disorder
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Clearview Horizon School for Girls
Courses / Programs
Clearview Horizon School for Girls is a therapeutic boarding school designed for girls between the ages of 13 to 21 years. We are located in Sandpoint in Bonner County, Idaho, set in the beautiful Montana mountains.

Clearview is for girls who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, purpose, the influence of a negative peer environment, recreational drug use, an eating disorder, or some other destructive behavioral pattern.

Through our unique Christian-based program, students find the strength to overcome their disorders. Students attend school, receive tutoring when necessary, and participate in after school activities.

More than 500 students have trusted their care to Clearview Horizon since 1996. Clearview offers a program made up of skilled and experienced professionals who help young women struggling with life problems.

Clearview is fully accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC). It has been our mission to help young girls rejoin their families and face the world better equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in life.
Therapeutic boarding school program for girls aged 13 - 21 years:

- The Clearview Experience is a controlled, therapeutic boarding school environment which emphasizes Athletic, Academic, and Emotional fitness.

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- The program is highly structured and responsibilities are taken very seriously.

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