Blending the benefits of a residential therapeutic school with wilderness therapy, Summit Achievement is a licensed residential co-ed treatment center where troubled teens can overcome physical, mental and emotional challenges through adventure activities, specialized academic attention and customized therapy. The facility is located on 54 acres and provides teens with opportunities to work through their issues in a safe, structured environment. The academic program at Summit Achievement is designed to keep teens on track to graduation.
Licensed Faculty at School
The clinical staff at Summit Achievement includes a doctor of arts who is also a licensed clinical social worker. Two other staff members are licensed clinical social workers and another holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling. The academic staff includes five teachers with bachelor’s degrees.
Student Activities Available
Activities at Summit Achievement blend impactful adventure and wilderness activities with an emphasis on therapy as well as academics. The outdoor activities that teens participate in include backcountry hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, canoeing and swimming.