Are you searching for a Christian Boarding School in Michigan for your child, teen, or young adult? Here is a complete listing of schools for you to consider.
What is a Christian Boarding School?
Christian boarding schools offer families programs specifically for children, adolescents, or young adults that want their child to live and study at school full-time.
We have found that the majority of Christian boarding schools (CBSs) are private schools which means they are not state-funded. Typically, families to pay for their child’s tuition and room and board out of pocket.
However, there are a number of schools that are non-profit and offer reduced tuition. They are able to do that because of donations and/or grants. Many schools offer scholarships and/or financial aid assistance.
CBSs work with you so that your insurance covers some of the cost of medical or mental health care at the school in most circumstances.
A large majority of CBSs are a type of therapeutic boarding school that helps children with mental health or behavior issues. Check out our guide on therapeutic boarding schools and how to choose the best one for your youth to make sure you know what to look for when examining each of these schools to see if they are the right fit for your child.
Here is a list of therapeutic boarding schools by State.
Because they teach or were founded on Biblical principles, the schools in this list are considered Christian schools. Students do not need to be Christian in order to attend the school.
Consider one of these schools if you are looking for a residential program that provides the Christian support and care your child needs.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
Listing of Christian Boarding Schools in Michigan
Below you will find a list of the Christian boarding schools located in Michigan, along with a brief description and contact information for each.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
Saint Mary’s Preparatory School in Orchard Lake
Saint Mary’s Preparatory School is a Catholic, college preparatory high school with a Polish-American heritage. Although the school is co-educational, they currently only offer boarding to boys in 7th – 12th grade.
The boarding program allows students the experience of living away from home in an academic environment. The school’s primary goals are to help students thrive academically, grow spiritually, and develop personally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Tuition per school year is as follows:
- Day Students – $15,400 (boys or girls)
- Five-day Boarding Students – $30,800 (boys only)
- Seven-Day Boarding Students – $34,400 (boys only)
Additional Fees are as follows:
- $125 pay to play fee per sport.
- $85 parking pass fee (once a student is driving to school)
- $225 Polish Country Fair raffle tickets (tickets may be bought or sold by family)
- $300-$500 in yearly textbook purchase
Financial Aid is offered and is based entirely on need. Aid covers tuition only, not additional fees.
For more information, please contact Saint Mary’s Preparatory School at (248-836-1292) or on their website.
Teen Challenge Programs in Michigan
Adult & Teen Challenge provides Christian faith-based, residential care to young people and adults who struggle with various addiction problems.
The programs are typically 12-18 months and consist of individual and group Biblical studies, work projects, education (for adolescents), recreation, and more. Many aspects of the program differ between centers, such as cost, application processes, and day-to-day activities.
We recommend reaching out directly to the center you are interested in to find out more about admissions and other program specifics.
Teen Challenge in Detroit & Flint
Adult Teen Challenge / Life Challenge Ministries (ATC/LCM) owns and operates three Adult and Teen Challenge residential recovery centers in Michigan: two campuses are in Detroit (separated for men and women) and one is in Flint. The Flint campus is men’s only.
They are part of a nationally-recognized, highly-respected network of faith-based ATC residential recovery centers based in Springfield, Missouri.
For a fee of $1,200.00, ATC/LCM provides a full year of support: room, board, program-related transportation, and a complete array of recovery services for people 18 years of age and older.
The campuses are beautiful, clean, safe, and designed for healthy, community living.
For more information please call (313) 531-0111 or check out their website.
Mid-Michigan Teen Challenge in Saginaw
Mid-Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge is a 12-month residential program for men and women ages 18+ who are overcoming serious issues such as drugs, alcoholism, self-harm, eating disorders, pornography, or anything someone is struggling with that takes them away from their families.
Students spend one year, living in the program, learning how to have a surrendered relationship with God, and learning how to break free from the power that addiction had on their lives through the love of Jesus Christ.
For more information, please call (989) 249-8818 or check out their website.
Teen Challenge in Lansing
Teen Challenge in East Lansing exclusively enrolls teens who are struggling with school, lack of care, and bad attitudes.
Teen Challenge is uniquely equipped to work with struggling adolescents who are spiraling out of control or showing disrespect for authority, rage, dropping grades, or discord with family and others.
As a Christian therapeutic boarding school, Teen Challenge believes enduring change comes from the inside out.
For more information, please call (517) 484-6050 or check out their website.
Sister’s Maternity Center in Lansing
This program is now closed. July, 2023.
Teen Challenge Western Michigan in Muskegon
Teen Challenge Western Michigan works solely with men and women ages 18+. Both the men’s and women’s programs offer hope & healing to those who struggle with drug & alcohol addiction.
By applying Biblical principles, Adult & Teen Challenge endeavors to help men and women become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.
During the 12-13 month program, men and women will participate in Group Studies for New Christians, Personal Studies for New Christians, One-on-One Mentoring Sessions with Pastors, Work Duty Programs, Worship & Chapel Services, and their unique Music Program.
Men’s Center
The men’s center can house 96 residents. Fill out the online application via their website. No insurance is required and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
For more information about the Men’s Center, please call (231) 798-7927 or check out their website.
Women’s Center
The women’s center can house 54 residents. Fill out the online application via their website. No insurance is required and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
For more information about the Women’s Center, please call (231) 798-2702 or check out their website.
Click here for a free PDF printable checklist of the 7 steps to take when your child needs residential treatment.
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