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Adventure Academy USA [website] Joseph, OR US | |
| Phone: | (206)427-0931 |
| Ages: | 12-16 |
| Gender: | Separate boys and girls facilities |
| Description: | Adventure Academy USA (AA-USA) is a Christian, teen intervention program for Christian families and teens. So many Christian families are inundated with the problems inherent to secular culture. Our Christian teens bear the brunt of this as they seek for a place within their peer groups and popular culture. Many Christian families are separated and still many others are busily working to provide for their families, as in two-earner families, and simply have not made the time that they would like to have made for their teens. Many parents, after realizing that their relationships with their teen has suffered, are seeking the assistance of "troubled teen" programs; such as wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding schools, and residential treatment centers. AA-USA provides a Christian alternative to these options. We believe, although some teens are well-served by these "troubled teen" programs, many teens are not troubled; rather, they lack the support and structure that they crave in order to excel. Our approach is simple. We provide Christian spiritual renewal and discipleship training, an upbeat Christian environment, accredited academics to assist students who may have fallen behind and to propel students to college admissions, and blend these with the challenge of adventure recreation/wilderness experiential education. Some parents are looking to punish their teen. If so, AA-USA is NOT the right program for you. AA-USA is a spiritual renewal program, utilizing adventure based education. We do not provide boot camps. Our students just need a change of pace, a new environment in which to excel, and solid Christian support. Welcome to Adventure Academy USA! |
| Enroll Info: | Admissions Criteria Adventure Academy USA is ideally suited for motivated high-school students who prefer a hands-on (experiential) approach to learning, blended with traditional styles. Students who are having difficulty staying on task in school and/or learn better by seeing, touching and doing are also well-suited for this program. Adventure Academy USA does not accept students whose behavior is out of control or students who are mentally challenged, developmentally disabled, psychotic, suicidal, physically abusive, or felony offenders. Students with chronic substance abuse problems will not be considered, and should seek help with a program that specializes in substance abuse treatment. A student may apply to Adventure Academy USA at any time. If accepted, students may enter the program based upon available space during the year. Entering at the beginning of the school year, or semester, is preferable for students wishing to complete a full semester or year. Once an application has been received, a telephone or personal interview must be scheduled. After the admission process is completed and a one time entrance and orientation fee has been received, a Parent/Student Manual is sent and a date is set for the student to join the school. Parents or prospective students who wish to receive an application may contact Adventure Academy USA. Application Process 1. Email AA-USA 2. Application Interview 3. Submit Application a. $750 aa. $500 No-Refund bb. $250 Refundable 4. Application Review 5. Admissions Decision 6. Handbooks sent out 7. Tuition Agreement a. Enrollment/Arrival Set |
| Student Profile: | Our students are very capable, caring, and intelligent kids. Likely your child has had difficulty in school due to lack of motivation and may have begun shutting out authority figures to varying extents. While intelligent, your child is likely making poor choices (experimentation with drugs/alcohol, sex, circle of friends, giving up, etc.). The close relationship you once had, seems to be fading away. You may have tried talking to a therapist and may even have been in sessions with your child. Something is just not connecting, and while you have compromised many times in the past; you aren't willing to compromise your child’s well-being anymore. |
| Academics: | It is imperative that students seeking admission to Adventure Academy USA are motivated and capable of taking their academics seriously. Students that do not fit this description would do well to enroll in another program or a wilderness assessment program in order to begin a therapeutic process. Applications can be kept on hold during the student’s wilderness-assessment program and interviews can be held during or after their assessment program. |
| Activities: | Students are involved in the course design of every adventure camp, and take a substantial road trip every month. In fact, our students are in adventure camps 2-3 weeks of every month. We utilize a primary base-camp in historic Joseph, Oregon for rest, re-supply, and for planning the next adventure. Since students co-design each adventure, the following is an example of some available adventures: September- Arrival Horse-supported Backpack October- Re-supply @ Base Camp NW Coast Road Bike Camp Family Workshops November- Re-supply @ Base Camp Utah Mountain Bike Camp December- Re-supply @ Base Camp Dog-Sled Adventure Camp Family Workshops Christmas Break |
| Counseling: | no formal therapy is provided. |
| Campus: | Wilderness Adventure |
| Length of Stay: | Average 9 to 12 months |
| Philosophy: | Adventure Academy USA is an early-intervention, adventure-focused opportunity for youth to step outside of their peer groups and take the time to reconnect with their values and relationships. It is a time to re-kindle Faith! |
| Financial Assistance: | Before we address the question "Why should parents apply for financial aid?", let’s look at what God’s Word says about money. There are six principles that are found in Matthew 25 in the "parable of the talents" that one needs to understand. God is sovereign. He has entrusted and endowed us with money -- some much, some less, and some little. God wants us to invest the money He gives us for His causes. God reminds us that we must account for the money He gives us. Money will either bring us reward or rebuke. God's approval is based on our faithfulness and stewardship, not the amount of money we have. There are only two kinds of servants -— good and faithful or wicked and slothful. Understanding these principles will help us understand that God never intended our Christian schools to be designed just for those that are wealthy. At the same time God does not expect a school to sacrifice excellence and quality by keeping its tuition artificially low so that those with less money can attend. What is the answer? [We] believe that the answer is twofold: Charge what it costs to provide quality educational services and Offer financial aid to assist those who can not afford to pay. Parents then who apply for financial aid are assisting the school by: Providing a cross section of socio-economic levels that is healthy for the school and giving the school the same mix as our society. Filling up empty seats that otherwise would not be filled. Once the teacher has been hired, then the cost of having 18 students in the class as opposed to 14 students is minimal. Providing additional revenue to the school. Using the illustration listed above, the additional four students in this classroom will provide significant revenue even if they receive a 50% grant. Multiplying that number by the total number of classrooms gives a significant increase in tuition dollars. Additional income will also be provided when you charge what it costs and when you eliminate multi-child discounts. It does not cost less money to educate the second child in a family, and, when you provide discounts, you in fact are providing financial aid to the wealthiest families in the school. Providing need-based financial aid to those who qualify will provide the help needed when you have more than one child enrolled in the school. Bottom line then is a "win-win" situation for both the parent and the school. The families who have to apply for financial aid need not be ashamed. Remember that God is sovereign. He has entrusted and endowed us with money -— some much, some less, and some little. Be a good steward of that which God has given you and understand that God has given clear direction to those whom He has blessed with more. "At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality." II Corinthians 8:14 Schools can in good conscience take a portion of every tuition dollar to provide the needed dollars to fund a need-based financial aid program. FFNA • P.O. Box 488 • Hernando • Mississippi • 38632-0488 phone 662-429-3473 • fax 662-429-8500 |
| Staff: | Program Staff: Mentor- Front-line staff member, usually college-age Lead Mentor- Staff-team leader, front-line student work, post college Coordinator- Logistical, Administrative, and Operational support Director- Program leadership, staff and student development Professional Staff and Consultants: Educator Counselor (Masters-level) Student Research Coordinator Academic Coordinator Executive Staff: Campus Pastor Director of the Academy Executive Directors Oversight Council (non-employees/un-salaried positions): D.B. and Greta Palmer: Co-Founders of Palmer Adventures, LLC and AA-USA -Organizational Leadership/Development- David and Melody Murray: Marketing and Real Estate professionals and Worship leaders -Corporate Affairs- Bob and Wendy Nass: Camp Development and Leadership, Logistics, and Recreation -Program Development/Leadership "Adventure Academy USA was designed with teens in mind. Our programming stretches youth to look outside themselves, broadens horizons, and challenges teens to accept greater responsibility for their lives." - DB Palmer Palmer Adventures, LLC is hiring both seasonal and full-time positions for: ADVENTURE ACADEMY USA Click Here for Employment Info or Check us out at www.Christianjobs.com Rising to the occasion... AA-USA Executive Director, DB Palmer, "I use time like this (tandem summit of Mt. Rainier) to refuel myself for the job ahead, and to remind me of how blessed we are." Adventure Academy USA- Every semester provides new opportunities and challenges for our staff team. To 'exceed the need', AA-USA has regular staff retreats and workshops. |
| Tuition/Costs: | Tuition for 2005-2006 Academic Year: -Enrollment and Application Fee: $750 -Tuition: $4500/month -Christmas Break housing option: $1,000 -Savings Plans (cumulative!) *Early enrollment- Deduct $250/month! SAVINGS for the family that plans ahead! *Full-payment/Saver Plan- Deduct $250/month! Save us the trouble of monthly tracking and You will save, too! *School Year Plan (9-month)- Deduct $250/month! SAVINGS for the full school year, for families that reserve a spot in our limited enrollment. If you are planning to decide later, there may not be space available. *Tuition is Non-refundable; due to employment, trip reservation, and the innumerable other costs that are incurred due to our enrollment agreement. *Tuition insurance available through FACTS Management |
| Alt Link: | Adventure Academy USA link (Alternate) |
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(206)427-0931 | |
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