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Campus Life

We focus on helping girls and AFAB ages 10 – 14 because we know how precious and special this time of life can be. We also appreciate how turbulent and uncertain these years can feel. We love this age and we love these students. This feeling pervades our community.

Our family-style community is supportive, nurturing, and close-knit. Our environment is purposely designed to provide space to develop friendships, repair relationships, and practice adaptive communication. Students heal from the inside out; developing strength, confidence, resilience, and self-worth.

Why Does Asheville Academy Work?

Family Work

Our personalized family programming heals the entire family unit and restores meaningful and deeper connections.

Building Resiliency with Animals

Our equine and animal therapy teaches healthy boundaries and expands students’ resiliency zone for lifelong success.

Restoring Relationships

Our relationship-based community and serene campus creates a place for students to overcome trauma and restore relationships.

OUR COMMUNITY

The community environment of Asheville Academy supports personal, emotional, and behavioral growth. It’s purposefully designed to help students build confidence and self-esteem alongside their peers, while creating lasting, trusting relationships.

DAILY LIFE

Predictability and consistency are two key components in helping a young person re-establish balance in their life. Our team, our campus, and our students all help to make this work. Take a look at what daily life is like for a student at Asheville Academy!

INVOLVEMENT

At Asheville Academy, there are multiple opportunities for students to get involved in extracurricular activities and the local community. Whether it’s through volunteering or finding new exciting ways to exercise their bodies and minds, we have options for them.

Grow

Six “Treehouse” Cabins for a Family-style Setting with a Maximum of 8 Students
Multiple Inviting Clinical Buildings
Acres of Space for Walk and Talks
Student-led Garden
Expansive Dining Room and Kitchen Where Students Eat and Laugh

Learn

Animals Galore to Love and Enjoy
Equine Therapy on Campus and Nearby
Science Building Classroom for Exploration
Language Arts Building Classroom for Creativity and Imagination
Math Building Classroom for Algebra and Geometry
Social Sciences and Electives Building
Administrative Building Where Staff is There for Support

Play

Brand New Recreation Building for Indoor Play, Community Meetings, and Drama
Yoga Studio for Exercise and Reflection
Playground in the Middle of Campus
Small Lake for Summer Swimming and Play
Multiple Fields for Play and Relaxation
Full-sized Outdoor Basketball Court
Miles of Nature Trails and Woods
Sand Volleyball Court Adjacent to Lake

“The staff have helped her learn how to deal with situations and will better prepare her for a successful home life."
Robert and Margaret
Robert and Margaret, Parents
“I feel very lucky that our family can learn and grow together because of the support we get from Asheville Academy.”
Paul
Paul, Father
"Asheville Academy allows space for students and families to work on personal and family goals.“
Andrea and Craig
Andrea and Craig, Parents
“The staff are tremendous with our girl by creating a nurturing environment for our daughter to prosper."
Stephen and Robin
Stephen and Robin, Parents
“She made incredible improvement in an amazingly short time. Keep up the good work Asheville Academy and thanks for your hard work!”
Paul and Robin
Paul and Robin, Parents
“The entire staff at Asheville Academy were very positive and influential, in creating a nurturing environment for my daughter."
Angela and Charles
Angelia and Charles, Parents
“Her behavior has improved tremendously. She ended up feeling very safe, nurtured and cared for.”
Douglas
Douglas, Father
“Our experience was outstanding. Asheville Academy helped our daughter understand her emotions, and channel her efforts into a more positive form.”
Bridgett and Stuart
Bridgett and Stuart, Parents

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