Looking for a Christian boarding school near Lehigh Acres, 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 boy or girl been kicked out of school, or gotten into trouble with authorities? 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 helping 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 genuine way for a lasting change. We offer a first-rate education, individual mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens build 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, combines the best aspects of a therapeutic wilderness program and a Christian boarding school with several forms of therapy, including counseling and equine therapy. Teens come to Shepherd’s Hill Academy from the east coast, south, midwest, western states and west coast, including from towns like Lehigh Acres.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, intended to remove distractions, build trust and encourage teamwork. Living without technology and other conveniences gives teens an opportunity to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of working together to meet basic daily needs involves coping and teamwork skills, pushing teens to consider their obligation to others.

The Residential Program is Next

After residents demonstrate responsible choices and take ownership of their growth, they transfer to the residential program and move to a home on campus. This next step prepares them 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, taught by 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 daily curriculum.

Troubled teens 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 a wilderness program, 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 Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, Florida.