Specialty Therapeutic
    Boarding Schools

The comparison summaries of all schools in our program are listed below with links for more detailed information on each of them. These specialty boarding schools for troubled teens, pre-teens and young adults utilize behavior modification protocol and communication skills taught by trained staff to promote harmonious family relationships, healthy emotional development, self-esteem, good citizenship and social skills. The proven concepts utilized in these programs consistently help lead to emotionally stable kids and improved academic achievement. Most of our schools handle students from ages 13-17 yrs. with acceptance of 12yr. olds and 18 yr. olds in some cases. We also have a highly effective program for 7-14 yr. olds at Old West Academy. Recently, we have added a behavioral modification retreat for young adults age 19-23 yrs. All schools in our program utilize proven behavior modification protocol and a structured daily schedule. This is combined with emotional growth materials/seminars, and powerful daily group feedback sessions. All of the schools are fully accredited and all have a versatile academic program that can be adapted to the abilities of the student.

One of our program schools have licensed adolesent and/or family therapists on staff, classifying it as a true residential treatment facility when serious individual therapy is desired. This is the Cross Creek School Program.Individual therapy is included in the tuition at Cross Creek. This is valuable option for any troubled teen and offers all of the benefits of the other schools. All of our other schools offer individual therapy from non-staff consulting therapists as an extra cost option when necessary.

Please take confidence in the fact that if the school you select doesn't best fit the actual needs of your son or daughter, the staff there will ultimately let you know and recommend transfer to the most appropriate school in the program to help your teen. This is a results based program and although all of our schools are successful with many different types of cases, sometimes a different environment works better for an individual student. This would only be suggested after a good trial and concerted effort has been implemented at the school of choice.

WARRANTY: All students who meet the criteria for successful completion from any of these facilities may be re-admitted to the Program for up to 60 day with free tuition if he or she should slip into old attitude or behavior patterns prior to the age of 18.

Cross Creek (Utah) is a residential treatment center for girls(Cross Creek Manor) and boys(Cross Creek Academy) ages 12-18 yrs. Unlike, the other schools in this program with the exception of Tranquility Bay, Cross Creek students undergo regular individualized therapeutic counseling from licensed therapists on staff at Cross Creek as normal program protocol. Most of our other schools outsource this as an optional additional cost option at parents' disgression.

The program is a powerfully impacting treatment option because it includes individual therapy, daily group feedback sessions standard to all our schools, and a series of highly motivational emotional growth seminars called TASKS (Teen Accountability, Self-esteem, and Keys to Success). This is in conjunction with an accredited academic program, a proven behavior modification program and a structured daily schedule.

Cross Creek, the longest running facility in the program, has a long tradition of success and has been featured in a number of major national publications. The facility is located in La Verkin, Utah, near Zion National Park.


Magnolia Christian School (So. Carolina) accepts boys and girls ages 13-18 yrs. Their program teaches values, integrity, honor, and respect for authority in the Traditions of the Old South. It helps teens to become an asset to the community. The program is located on a campus with a southern style all its own. The youth have the opportunity to experience equine therapy, animal husbandry and agricultural management..

Located near Abbeville, South Carolina, the program is situated on a beautiful campus where the youth experience a mixture of Old South courtliness, European heritage and American nostalgia. It exists on farmland, a one-hour drive from Greenville, Columbia or Augusta, Georgia.



Midwest Academy (Iowa) is a specialty boarding school designed for boys and girls ages 13-17 yrs. who are struggling in their home, school, or community.

Midwest Academy located just north of Keokuk, Iowa, provides a great location. It is only a few-hour drive from many major cities in the Central United States. Rich in history, culture and natural beauty, Keokuk boasts exceptional infrastructure, healthcare facilities, neighborhoods, entertainment and recreational options for the entire Tri-State area.



Old West Academy (formerly Majestic Ranch in Utah) accepts boys and girls ages 7-14 yrs. Old West Academy is located on the beautiful and peaceful 2,000 acre working ranch. The ranch setting is conducive to encouraging positive changes and provides an excellent opportunity for the students to learn responsibility by assisting with ranch duties. Children help with calving, lambing, caring for cows and sheep, and other ranch activities.

The child's insight, awareness and perspective is broadened while participating in these meaningful processes. The program is designed to help young people build character, acquire self discipline, develop stamina, increase self esteem, gain respect for others, and develop an appreciation for the simplicities in life. The Majestic Ranch Academy is located on the Utah side of the Wyoming and Idaho border in the rural community of Randolph. The staff focuses on helping preteen and early teen children whoe are experiencing conduct and behavior problems.
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