Looking for a Christian boarding school near Westminster, Maryland?

Have you been having difficulty with a rebellious or misbehaving teen in your home? Has your troubled teen been expelled from school, or gotten into trouble with the law? 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 discover 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 families just like yours.

Shepherd’s Hill Academy believes that transformation due to a relationship with Jesus is the only genuine 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, is a hybrid between 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 Westminster.

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 get rid of distractions, build trust and foster teamwork. Being without technology and other conveniences allows teens to contemplate more meaningful issues of life. The necessity of collaborating to meet simple 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 demonstrate responsible choices and take ownership of their growth, 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 liberties are restored.

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

During both parts of the program, teens attend our on-campus, fully accredited junior and senior high school, taught by Georgia certified teachers. 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, Maryland.