Looking for a Christian boarding school near Middle River, Maryland?

Have you been struggling with an angry or unruly teen in your home? Has your troubled boy or girl been expelled from school, or gotten into trouble with authorities? Do you fear for their safety? As a result, you may be considering residential care options; such as boots camps, a therapeutic boarding school or a wilderness program for troubled teens.

We invite you to look into Shepherd’s Hill Academy, which is relatively close by. For over two decades, Shepherd’s Hill Academy has been guiding troubled boys and girls, helping them get back on track. We’ve helped hundreds of teens from around the country from homes just like yours.

Shepherd’s Hill Academy believes that transformation due to a relationship with Jesus is the only true and lasting change. We provide a first-rate education, individual mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens grow character and learn to make responsible choices.

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

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The first phase of a stay at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, carefully planned to eliminate distractions, build trust and teach teamwork. Being without electricity and other conveniences gives teens an opportunity to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of cooperating to meet simple daily needs involves coping and teamwork strategies, giving teens good reason to consider their obligation to others.

The Residential Program is Next

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

A Christian Boarding School in Georgia with Certified Teachers and College Prep

All throughout the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, staffed with Georgia certified teachers. 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.

We have students who come to our Christian boarding school from all over the country, including from Middle River, Maryland. Call us at (706) 703-4188 or visit the rest of this site to learn more.  Enrollment is open year-round.

Thank you for considering Shepherd’s Hill Academy as you look for Christian boarding schools serving or near Middle River, Maryland.