Looking for a Christian boarding school near Lake Wales, Florida?

If you have been having difficulty with a rebellious or misbehaving 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 authorities? Do you worry about their safety? If so, please allow us to tell you about Shepherd’s Hill Academy.

For 20 years, Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been helping troubled boys and girls and their families. We’ve helped hundreds of teens from around the country from homes just like yours.

We believe that a relationship with Jesus is the only genuine way for a lasting change. We provide a first-rate education, one-on-one mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow character and learn to make responsible decisions.

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 arrive at Shepherd’s Hill Academy from the east coast, south, midwest, western states and west coast, including from towns like Lake Wales.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, designed to remove distractions, build trust and teach teamwork. Living without electronics and other conveniences allows teens to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of collaborating to meet simple daily needs involves coping and teamwork abilities, giving teens good reason to consider how their contribution impacts others.

The Residential Program is Next

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

A Christian Boarding School Along with Therapy and Counseling

During both phases of the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, staffed with Georgia certified instructors. We desire 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 regular curriculum.

Troubled youth are helped with the skills needed to become more confident, productive and respectful at home, school, and in the community. We provide a state 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 counseling.

Students who come to our school from all over the country, including Lake Wales, 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 Lake Wales, Florida.