Are you looking for a Christian Boarding School in Washington or Idaho for your child, teen, or young adult? Here is a helpful listing of schools for you to consider.
What is a Christian Boarding School?
Christian boarding schools offer programs where children, adolescents, or young adults live full or part-time at the school that they attend.
Christian boarding schools (CBSs) are private schools which means they are not state-funded. Typically, parents pay for their child’s tuition and room and board. Some schools are non-profit and fees are greatly reduced because of donations. Most schools provide scholarships as well as financial aid.
While not all the fees will be covered, some CBS work with you so that your insurance covers some of the cost of medical or mental health care at the school.
The 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.
The schools in this list are Christian because they teach or were founded on Biblical principles. 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 support and care your child needs.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
Christian Boarding Schools in Idaho
Below you will find a list and short description of Christian boarding schools in Idaho. For more options, click here for all therapeutic boarding schools in Idaho.
Gem State Adventist Academy in Caldwell
Gem State Adventist Academy is a private, Seventh-day Adventist accredited high school offering boarding and day school opportunities.
In addition to stellar academic, athletic, and extra-curricular programs, students are prepared for eternity by encouraging a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Tuition including room and board is as follows:
- Full-Time Dorm (7 days) – $16,600
- Part-Time Dorm (5 Days) $14,860
- Full-Time Day Student – $10,600
The school offers extensive incentives for families who apply for admission early. They also have numerous options for financial aid and scholarships.
Additionally, a variety of work opportunities are available to help students pay their school expenses.
For more information, please call (208) 459-1627 or check out their website.
Project Patch in Clackamas
Project Patch is a licensed therapeutic residential treatment program that offers an individualized program for boys and girls ages 12-17. Both programs operate from the same campus however, boys and girls are kept separate for therapeutic reasons.
Patch is a faith-based ministry that focuses on teaching teenagers their worth and value in the eyes of their Creator. They accept students regardless of creed, religion, or race.
Project Patch bills most public insurance providers as well as Tri-care. Project Patch has a generous sponsorship program for clients lacking insurance and provides the opportunity for families in need to apply for financial aid.
Girl’s Program
Girls stay an average of one year depending on individual needs. The program helps girls struggling with depression, anxiety, and self-harming behaviors.
The girls’ program incorporates therapy into all aspects of the program. The main program elements are:
- Therapy
- Faith
- Education
- Recreation
- Community Service
- Therapeutic Outdoor Program
Boy’s Program
The boys’ program houses up to 20 boys at a time and helps boys who are:
- Angry
- Isolating from help
- Addicted to technology
- Underperforming at school
The school believes that boys learn best through experience and having a chance to talk on their own terms. They teach Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and use activities and recreation to increase conversation and learning.
The boy’s program focuses on the following:
- Develop communication skills
- Use technology safely while reducing personal vulnerability and compulsive behavior
- Build motivation, goal-setting, and momentum
- The ability to move forward when things are difficult
- Encourage accountability and relationships
- Self-care
- Ability to set and hold to boundaries
- Set personal values and strengthen his understanding of right and wrong
- Ability to make positive attachments with parents, peers, mentors, and teachers.
For more information, please call (360) 690-8495 or check out their website.
Teen Challenge – Boise Girls Academy in Nampa
Boise Girls Academy is a Christian boarding school uniquely equipped to help struggling teen girls ages 13-17 years old who are struggling at home or school. The academy offers a 15-month residential program.
Residents are teenage girls who are displaying risky behaviors, such as:
- Making poor peer choices
- Rebellion
- Defiant behavior
- Lying
- Manipulation
- Stealing
- Promiscuity
- Self-harm
- Running away
- Not progressing in a traditional school setting
The goal is for each student to have a personal and healthy relationship with Jesus. Additionally, Boise Girl’s Academy is a program for the entire family. Parents participate in scheduled parent weekends and programs.
For more information, please call (208) 546- 0832 or check out their website.
Teen Challenge Woman’s Facility in Twin Falls
Teen Challenge Women’s campus is a faith-based, one-year, residential discipleship program for adult women ages 18+. This campus can accommodate 8-10 women.
The program is 12 months in duration and uses a Bible-based curriculum. This allows students to grow in their knowledge of Jesus Christ while learning how to recover from their addictions and move into recovery.
The program requires an intake fee of $500 at the time of admission to the program. Teen Challenge is funded through generous community donations plus support from friends and family. Teen Challenge is committed to helping anyone they can regardless of their financial resources.
For more information, please call (208) 736-2566 or check out their website.
Christian Boarding Schools in Washington
Here is a list of the Christian boarding schools located in Washington. Click here for a complete list of therapeutic boarding schools in Washington.
Auburn Adventist Academy in Auburn
Auburn Adventist Academy is a co-educational, Seventh-day Adventist, boarding high school.
The school offers both standard and enriched diplomas, providing academic preparation for admission to most colleges and universities. They also offer a robust athletic program for all seasons.
Auburn has many opportunities open to all students to engage in campus ministries including:
- Community Outreach
- Music and Worship Ministry
- Encountering Jesus
- Leadership
The school has a unique program called The Wellnest. The program empowers students to succeed in school and thrive in life. It focuses on the well-being of students.
Tuition including room and board is as follows:
- Full-Time Dorm (7 days) – $21,048
- Part-Time Dorm (5 Days) $19,508
- Full-Time Day Student – $12,583
Auburn offers multiple discounts as well as numerous scholarships and a Financial Aid program for families in need.
For more information, please call (253) 939-5000 or check out their website.
Jubilee Youth Ranch in Prescott
This school is now closed due to allegations of abuse. November, 2023.
Teen Challenge Seattle-Metro Men’s Center in Renton
Teen Challenge Seattle Metro Campus is a residential, 12-month recovery and discipleship program for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. This campus has the capacity to help 20 students, aged 18 and over.
Students at this campus take part in vocational training, a Christ-centered curriculum, and participate in outreach programs such as street evangelism, and youth drug and alcohol prevention.
The program requires an intake fee of $500 at the time of admission to the program. They are able to keep their costs minimal because Teen Challenge is funded through generous community donations plus support from friends and family. Teen Challenge is committed to helping anyone they can regardless of their financial resources.
For more information, please call 425-226-2608.
Teen Challenge Spokane Men’s Campus in Spokane
The Spokane Men’s Campus of Adult & Teen Challenge is located at the site of an old Nike missile base that was donated to Adult & Teen Challenge. The missile base was then converted into a 50-bed, year-long, faith-based residential recovery program to help men, ages 18+ find freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.
Adult & Teen Challenge’s Bible-based curriculum focuses on establishing or restoring a student’s relationship with Jesus Christ so that the student breaks the chains of bondage from addiction to drugs, alcohol, or from other addictive behaviors.
For more information, please call (509) 244-5610 or check out their website.
Teen Challenge Graham Women’s Center in Graham
Teen Challenge Graham Women’s Campus provides help for women ages 18 and over who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. This campus is able to house 28 students.
Students at this campus take part in vocational training and participate in a Christ-centered curriculum.
The program requires an intake fee of $500 at the time of admission to the program. Teen Challenge receives funding from numerous donations, as well as support from each resident’s friends and family. The organization always attempts to help anyone who needs it regardless of their financial resources.
For more information, please call (253) 846-0888 or check out their Website.
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