At Risk Youth Program

Dropping grades, a change of appearance, a different group of friends, a new defiant attitude and refusal to follow house rules; are some of the many warning signs that your teen may be at risk. If caught in time, your at risk teen can be helped before this new and destructive behavior gets out of control.

The White River Academy/boarding school for defiant teens offers a long term solution and two short term youth programs for at risk teens. The results based program as well as the 60 or 90 day “Wake up call” programs offer parents of at risk teens a safe, structured alternative to dealing with the problems at home.

At risk teens in this youth program participate in a Positive Peer Culture adventure. The teens often times prepare their meals, wash their own clothing, and are held to a high standard of hygiene and personal cleanliness. At risk teens are also expected to be involved in a 24 hour structured schedule and receive privileges based on their daily actions. At risk teens are expected to keep their uniforms and personal areas in good repair.

boarding school type calisthenics are a part of everyday life for the at risk teens participating in this program. Other physical activities include hiking in the beautiful surrounding area and swimming at the white sand beaches near the boarding school area.

Participating youth are exposed to educational processes that will assist them in becoming happy productive members of society. Daily group and individual therapy sessions focus on building self-esteem, emotional growth and changing their current at risk behaviors.