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Boys Ranches in Pekin, Illinois

Looking for A Boys Ranch in Pekin, Illinois? Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys in Arkansas May Actually Be a Better Option


ranch for boysTeen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys enrolls boys from Pekin, Illinois on its Northwest Arkansas Campus. It is unique in that it has private bedrooms for each of the boys, an exciting wilderness program, and it includes mission trips and equine therapy.

For teen boys coping with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, legal problems, or substance abuse, hope exists. The ability to choose a new direction is available through Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We lovingly train struggling boys to choose a different path in life, leading them to be godly and upright young men.

therapeutic ranchIf you are interested in boys ranch in Pekin, Illinois, be aware that Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch might be just what you are searching for, since spending time away from your hometown — away from the negative impact of friends and familiar places — away–away from the negative impact of friends and familiar places—may be just the thing to motivate a big change. Parents from around the country, including Pekin, Illinois, choose Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for their boy.

Healing and Hope for Thousands of Boys Over the Past Five Decades

boys ranchesSince we became the very first residential Teen Challenge program for boys, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch has been bringing restoration to families for several decades. We feel that a relationship with Christ is the primary avenue for healing in the lives of the young men we serve. Every major element of our program is biblically-based. We believe that centering our program on Christ explains why numerous young men have discovered success here, even where other programs have failed.

Several factors distinguish Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for boys from other therapeutic ranches:

  • MORE STAFF — First, we keep student-to-staff ratios low to ensure that boys receive lots 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.

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

  • FAMILY VISITS — Residents are allowed to visit family on seasonally scheduled breaks.

  • 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 graduation from Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, boys go back home with a strong aftercare program to continue their positive growth. Aftercare is included in our tuition package.

The Ranch Features a Private School with Fully Accredited Courses

addiction treatment for teens and boarding schoolAcademics mean much to us at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys, because we think education is critical for future success. Within our private school with fully accredited courses, boys work on courses led by certified teachers, with individual tutoring available to assist those who are struggling. We offer a GED option for anyone with too many missing credits to finish senior high school in a timely manner. Credits earned can transfer to public or private schools at home. Boys can also learn basic vocational skills like woodworking, basic electrical, construction and carpentry, shop skills, basic automotive, and others.

ranch programBoys at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch engage in many 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 cooperating well with others.

Many teens have put their lives back on track and have gone on to make a difference for Christ after graduating from Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys. We would like to talk with you to see if our boarding school is a good fit for your son. Whether you choose Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, a school in Pekin, Illinois, or another option, 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.

More about therapeutic ranches for boys in or near Pekin, Illinois:
Pekin is the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is also the largest city of Tazewell County, and a key part of the Peoria metropolitan area.GR As of the 2010 census, its population is 34,094.GR A small portion of the city limits extends into Peoria County. Pekin is the 13th-most populous city in Illinois, outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. It is currently the largest of the cities and towns in America named Pekin.
Pekin has a large park with a lagoon, Mineral Springs Park, located near Pekin Hospital and the Miller Senior Center. Pekin is home to a high-rise residential facility of the United Auto Workers. It is the home of the Pekin Federal Correctional Institution. A regional insurance company, Pekin Insurance, has its home office in Pekin.

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