×
Search for Schools
School Search» Boarding Schools» USA» North Carolina» Residential programs for troubled youth in North Carolina

Therapeutic Wilderness Programs in North Carolina

Contact Our School

Image of Trails Carolina Trails Carolina:
Nestled in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Trails Carolina is an individualized therapeutic wilderness program for troubled adolescents / struggling teens ages 10-13 and 14-17. At Trails, we use our decades of experience to serve families who want to address the problematic behaviors of their teens

Our location is safe and remote, yet still within driving distance from Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville.


Map:

Email: Contact Us

Contact Us Today - Send a Quick Email here:


( or request a callback ).

Remaining characters
Your enquiry is emailed directly to the Admissions Team.
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-10-25 were from:

and more.

Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI)
View this School
Courses / Programs
Located in northwestern Montana, Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI) is an accredited, family-run, therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens (boys and girls) ages 13-18.

We welcome students from Georgia, across the United States, & students from around the world (TWAI is authorized to issue 1-20's for international students).

In our beautiful, peaceful, and safe location, we combine the benefits of a therapeutic boarding school, a wilderness program, and a residential treatment center (RTC).

TWAI has been serving struggling teens and their families since 2002, with an exceptional degree of success.

We provide an extremely high standard of therapeutic treatment to our students, and offer help for the following presenting issues: poor academic performance, behavioral problems, addictions, low self-worth, spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, and attachment disorders among others.

With a passion for helping young people in crisis, our clinical, educational, and operations staff are among the best in the country.

We are a small program (40 students) which means that we are able to provide a truly unique and customized approach for every student.

Typically our on site student to staff ratio is 5:1. The average stay at our residential treatment center is 12 months.

Parent Testimonial:
"We feel reassured that our son Chad is in good hands being guided onto the right track...We are really beginning to get our son back again! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Therapeutic Boarding School
For troubled teens ages 13-18

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

We also provide a GED program, and college 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.
Lake House Academy
View this School
Courses / Programs
Located in Flat Rock (near Asheville), North Carolina, Lake House Academy is a private, therapeutic boarding school for girls ages 10 through 14.

A Lake House girl is typically struggling at home and academically with a number of behaviors, such as: Immaturity, Impulsivity, Disorganization, Inability to Control Anger, Defiance Toward Parents, Difficulty Maintaining Grade Level Performance at School, Tantrums, Lack of Respect, Inability to Adhere to Rules or Limits etc.

Programs are tailored to the developmental, social, emotional and academic needs of pre-adolescent and young adolescent girls with a focus on helping girls gain the skills they need to be successful in the home, at school and with friends.

Lake House Academy understands this complex family dynamic. We provide an intimate family-like environment where each girl in the Academy is honored for her skills, strengths and individual personality as we help her find her voice.

At LHA she will become confident, resilient, and prepared to walk into adolescence once again the daughter you have always had; but just lost for a time.
Residential Therapeutic Programs for Girls Ages 10-14:

- Behavior/Coping Skills
- Relationship Skills
- Art Therapy
- Family, Leadership and Team Building
- Community and Culture
- Daily structured schedule
- Academic and therapeutic challenges
- Seasonal Team Sports
- Outdoor Recreation
- Performing Arts
- Yoga
The King's Academy, Knoxville
View this School
Courses / Programs
The King’s Academy (TKA) is a Christ-centered college preparatory day and boarding school. Located on 67 acres of gentle rolling foothills in East Tennessee, TKA is committed to empowering students to reach their greatest potential and equipping them for a life of service in the cause of Christ.

The King’s Academy is pleased to offer a quality education to students in Grades K4 through 12 with boarding options for Grades 7-12.

The academy's 67-acre campus is located in Seymour (13 miles from Knoxville), Sevier County, near the Great Smoky Mountains of scenic East Tennessee. The diverse student body includes representatives from an average of 17 foreign countries every year.

We offer superior academics, competitive athletics and exceptional arts programs in a nurturing Christian environment. The academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools a division of Advanced ED.
Co-Educational Day (Preschool to Grade 12) and Boarding (Grades 7-12) Programs:

- Rigorous College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, foreign languages, fine arts, computer science, and wellness

Additional Courses include:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparation Courses SAT and ACT
- Afterschool Program
- English as a Second Language Program
Darlington School
View this School
Courses / Programs
Darlington School is an accredited, college-preparatory, coeducational, day (Grades PreK-12) and boarding (Grades 9-12) school. Darlington School is located in Rome GA, just 70 miles from Atlanta, and offers a curriculum that is global in focus and personal in delivery.

At Darlington, we do more than prepare our students for college. We prepare them for life by emphasizing the pursuit of individual excellence in a diverse learning environment. Our students are the center of all that we do. Together, we challenge them to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect.

Darlington School is dually accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
Co-ed Day & Boarding School Programs:

- Day Programs (Pre-K-12th Grade)
- Boarding Programs (Grades 9-12)

Subjects include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- World Languages
- Information Technology & Communications
- Fine Arts
- Physical Education
- Advanced Placement Courses
Cherokee Creek Boys School
View this School
Courses / Programs
Cherokee Creek Boys School (CCBS), located in Westminster, South Carolina, is an accredited, therapeutic boarding school for boys with ADHD, anxiety issues, and other teen behavior problems. CCBS offers middle-school programs for boys aged 11-15 in a warm, positive, nurturing learning community.

At Cherokee Creek Boys School, our mission is to “challenge boys and their families to discover what is real and true about themselves and the world around them.”

Our school offers all the benefits of a small enrollment including hands-on academics, therapy, counseling, recreation and a talented staff dedicated to helping boys find their way back to a life of balance and harmony.

On average, our students are enrolled with us for 15—24 months. Students may stay through their middle-school years as needed.

Cherokee Creek Boys School is fully accredited by the Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Middle School Boarding Program for Troubled Teens Ages 11-15:

- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Therapeutic Services
- Environmental Studies
- SACS Accredited
- Physical education
- Health and Recreation
- Individualized Academic Plans

Personal Enrichment Activities:
- Guitar Lessons
- League Sports: Soccer and Basketball
- Foreign-Language Lessons: French and Spanish
- Community Service
- Martial Arts
Baylor School, Chattanooga
View this School
Courses / Programs
Located on the outskirts of Chattanooga (2 hours from Nashville), Tennessee, Baylor School is a co-educational private boarding school offering Grades 9-12. Boarding schools are well known for their academic excellence and Baylor is no exception.

In addition to small class sizes, a diverse curriculum, and individual attention from teachers and advisers, our boarding students enjoy the distinct advantage of having an "extended family" that includes some of the greatest teachers in the country and students from around the world.

Baylor School’s vision, forged by 120 years of history, embraces the idea that we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors as much as we borrow it from our children.

Our focus is on the future and the realization of each student’s singular potential while we conserve the extraordinary resources that make Baylor such a fabulous place to learn

This 24-hour community allows our residential life faculty to seize every teachable moment whether in the classroom, around the dinner table, or in the dorm.
Co-Educational, Private Boarding School (Grades 9-12)

Subjects areas include:
- Computer Science
- English
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Athletics
- Fitness & conditioning
- Drama
- Art
- Music
- Photography...
You are here: School Search> Boarding Schools in North Carolina> Wilderness programs in Charlotte area for difficult boys & girls