Looking for a Christian boarding school near Smyrna, Georgia?

You’ve likely been having difficulty with a rebellious or unruly teen in your family? Has your troubled boy or girl been expelled from school, or gotten into trouble with the law? Do you worry about 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 check out Shepherd’s Hill Academy, which is relatively close by. For a generation, 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 a change of heart due to a relationship with Jesus is the only genuine and lasting change. We offer a first-rate education, one-on-one mentoring and counseling, equine therapy, and teamwork exercises to help teens develop 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, is a hybrid between 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 Smyrna.

The Wilderness Program is the First Phase

The early part of life at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is a wilderness program, intended to eliminate distractions, build trust and foster teamwork. Being without electricity and other conveniences gives teens an opportunity to contemplate deeper issues of life. The necessity of cooperating to meet basic daily needs involves coping and teamwork strategies, pushing teens to consider their responsibility to others.

The Residential Program is Next

Once the teens in our care display responsible choices and take ownership of their development, they transfer to the residential program and live in a home on campus. This next step prepares them to transition into society as privileges and personal freedoms are restored.

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

During both phases of the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, taught by Georgia certified instructors. 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 counseling.

We have students who come to our Christian boarding school from all over the country, including from Smyrna, Georgia. 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 Smyrna, Georgia.