Looking for a Christian boarding school near Defuniak Springs, Florida?

If you have been struggling with an angry or unruly teen in your family you may be seeking a Christian boarding school that also deals with behavior issues. Has your troubled teen been kicked out of school, or gotten into trouble with the law? Do you fear for their safety? If so, please allow us to tell you about Shepherd’s Hill Academy.

For over two decades, Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been guiding troubled boys and girls and their families. We’ve helped hundreds of teens from around the country from families just like yours.

We believe that a relationship with Jesus is the only real way for a lasting change. We offer a first-rate education, individual mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow character and learn to make responsible choices.

SHA is a Hybrid Between a Wilderness Program and a Boarding School, with a Christian Emphasis

Shepherd’s Hill Academy, located in northeast Georgia about 2 hours from Atlanta, is a blend of a therapeutic wilderness program and a Christian boarding school with several forms of therapy, including counseling and equine therapy. Teens attend Shepherd’s Hill Academy from the east coast, south, midwest, western states and west coast, including from towns like Defuniak Springs.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of enrollment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, designed to remove distractions, build trust and foster teamwork. Removing electronics and other conveniences leaves time to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of cooperating to meet simple daily needs requires coping and teamwork skills, pushing teens to consider how their contribution impacts others.

The Residential Program is Next

Once the teens in our care consistently make responsible choices and take ownership of their development, they transition to the residential program and move to a home on campus. This phase prepares them to transition into society as privileges and individual liberties are restored.

A Christian Boarding School Along with Therapy and Counseling

During both parts of the program, teens are enrolled in our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, staffed with Georgia certified instructors. We encourage students to get caught up and to also prepare for college, so we also incorporate test prep for the SAT and ACT as part of our ordinary curriculum.

Misbehaving teens are helped with the skills needed to become more confident, productive and respectful at home, school, and in the community. We provide a fully accredited junior and senior high school on campus. Our unique combination of wilderness therapy, certified equine program, and first-class school is all designed to bring focus back into a child’s life. We also utilize accountability groups, individual behavioral and family sessions for the adolescent.

Students who come to our school from all over the country, including Defuniak Springs, Florida and enrollment is year-round. Call us at (706) 703-4188 or visit the rest of this site to learn more.

Thank you for considering Shepherd’s Hill Academy as you look for Christian boarding schools serving or near Defuniak Springs, Florida.