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Therapeutic Schools for Boys in Jacksonville, Illinois

A Therapeutic School for Boys Who are Struggling, Offering Adventure-Based Learning and Therapy that is Inexpensive in Comparison to Other Therapeutic Boarding Schools Near Jacksonville, Illinois

Ranch StaffTeen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys enrolls boys from Jacksonville, Illinois on its Northwest Arkansas Campus. It is unique in that it has addiction treatment and private bedrooms for each of the boys, an exciting wilderness adventure program, as well as mission trips, and equine therapy. 

For teen boys coping with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, legal issues, or minor drug abuse, hope exists. A chance at a new life is possible through Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We lovingly train at-risk boys to choose a better path in life, leading them to be godly and upright young men.

therapeutic ranchIf you are looking for therapeutic boarding schools or boys ranches in or near Jacksonville, Illinois, take into account that Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch might be exactly what you are looking for. Located in Northwest Arkansas, it is obviously a distance from Jacksonville, Illinois, but that may be a good thing. Consider this: For teenage boys in need of intervention, getting away from your hometown — away from the negative impact of friends and familiar places — away–apart from the pressure of friends and familiar places—may be just the thing to motivate a change. Parents from around the nation, including Jacksonville, Illinois, choose Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for their son.

Strong Reputation for Healing and Hope for Hundreds of Boys

therapeutic ranchAs the initial residential Teen Challenge program for boys, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch has been helping families for more than five decades. We are certain that a relationship with Jesus is the best source of a lasting difference in the lives of the teenage boys we serve. Every main portion of our program is biblically based.We have seen thousands of times over that our faith-based approach is why numerous teenage boys have discovered success here, even where other programs failed.

A few factors set Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch apart from other therapeutic boarding schools: 

  • MORE STAFF — First, we keep student-to-staff ratios low to ensure that boys receive a lot of supervision and personal attention. Our staff are highly trained and most have bachelor or master’s degrees in their area of work.

  • ADVENTURE-BASED LEARNING — Our outdoor adventure program is second to none. Our students have regular opportunities to experience fun and challenging outdoor activities. Students enjoy camping, backpacking, rappelling, canoeing, and spelunking (cave exploration). Students are challenged physically and learn the importance of goals and perseverance.

  • MORE PRIVACY FOR EACH BOY — Rather than housing all the boys in a large dorm filled with bunk beds, our students can spend nights in their own bedrooms, separate from the noise and influence of the other boys.

  • MORE FAMILY VISITS — Residents are allowed to make visits to home on seasonally scheduled breaks.

  • MORE ADDICTION TREATMENT — Our program is a licensed dual-diagnosis Addiction Treatment Center with staff expertly trained to treat substance abuse, as well as harmful lifestyle addictions to gambling, pornography, or online gaming.

  • EXTENSIVE AFTERCARE PROGRAM — After successfully finishing Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, boys return home with a strong aftercare program to help them continue to grow. Aftercare is included in our tuition package.

Christian Boarding School Offering a First-Class Education

addiction treatment for teens and boarding schoolAcademics mean a lot to us at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys, because we find that education is critical for future success. While enrolled in our private Christian school with fully accredited classes, students study on courses led by certified teachers, with individual tutoring available to assist those who need it. We offer a GED track for those with too few credits to graduate senior high school on time. Credits earned can transfer to private or public schools at home. Boys may also study basic vocational skills including woodworking, basic electrical, construction and carpentry, shop skills, basic automotive, and others. After leaving Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, many boys opt to continue their classwork at home through dual enrollment with Alpha Omega Academy distance education.

ranch boysResidents at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch take part in a multitude of recreational activities, both on and off campus. We run an adventure program second to none. In addition to being fun and physically challenging for the boys, it teaches them about reaching goals, communicating and dealing well with others.

Many boys have turned their lives around and have gone on to make a difference for Christ after completing the program at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We would like to talk with you to help you decide if our boarding school is the right fit for your son. Whether you decide on Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, a school in Jacksonville, Illinois, or another alternative, we hope your family can experience the restoration that Christ can bring. Please read the rest of our website and use our inquiry form or call us today.

We are glad you chose to look at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch as you search for therapeutic schools in or around Jacksonville, Illinois.
 

More about therapeutic schools in or near Jacksonville, Illinois:
Jacksonville is a city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,446 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Morgan County.GR
The town was named in 1825 for future president Andrew Jackson, the commander of American forces at the Battle of New Orleans and presidential hopeful in 1824.City of Jacksonville, Illinois History of the City] Jacksonville was a major stopping point on the historic Underground Railroad. An Annual Civil War reenactment celebration is named for Jacksonville resident U.S. Army General Benjamin Grierson.
Jacksonville is the principal city of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Morgan and Scott counties.

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Thank you again for considering Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch as you look for
therapeutic boarding schools for your teenage boy in or near Jacksonville, Illinois.

Should you need help finding teen counseling services, boarding schools for troubled girls, therapeutic boarding schools, free boarding schools, boys teen challenge, event and retreat centers, or , please let us know. Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christian therapeutic boarding school and boys home. Boys come to our therapeutic school and home in Northwest Arkansas from across the United States. We help at-risk boys who struggle with behavioral issues. Therapeutic boarding schools and boys homes like Teen Challenge offer behavioral therapy and a rehab for troubled teen boys with teen counseling for boys.

Therapeutic Schools for Boys in Jacksonville, Illinois

Teen Challenge Ranch for Boys admits troubled boys from Jacksonville, Illinois. Learn more about this unique ranch.

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