A supportive and therapeutic environment for struggling teens.
July and August 2009
Many parents are faced with the dilemma of providing support and supervision for their teen throughout the summer months. Too much idle time, not enough structure and resistance to engaging in traditional summertime and family activities.
Venture Academy' Summer Semester is the answer.
What We Provide
Venture Academy provides summer programming that combines assessment, education, life skills, and outdoor adventure all in a supportive therapeutic environment delivered by skilled counsellors and teachers and experienced frontline staff.
7 weeks of personal growth, excitement and memories to last a lifetime.
- Acquire skills
- Earn school credit
- Experience the outdoors
- Raise self esteem
- Boost confidence
- and... stay out of trouble!
Our Summer Semester is an incredible opportunity for your child to benefit from the support of Venture Academy's expert experience as Canada's leading private youth treatment organization. Our goal is positive behavioural change. And that starts with positive experiences away from negative peer influences and harmful behavioural patterns.
Our Summer Semester Includes:
Educational/Behavioural Assessment
- critical to understanding your child's learning abilities, attention skills, behaviours and thought patterns
School Credit
- if needed, a half a day of studies four or five days a week - an opportunity to complete unfinished courses or earn extra credits to make up for lost time from the previous school year
Skill Building
Social learning opportunities critical for positive interactions at home at school or in the community, supervised by our teachers, counsellors and behaviour specialist
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Self esteem
- Team work
- First Aid
- Work ethic
Counselling and Support
- One on one counselling and individualized support as needed (daily goal planning, success orientation, crisis management)
- overnight reprieve in a family atmosphere in therapeutic home-stay environments
Outdoor Adventure
Venture Academy provides a variety of physical activities and outdoor recreational adventures for youth ages 14 to 18. Our Summer Semester provides exhilarating adventure experiences designed to capture the spirit, stimulate abilities and peak the interests of teenagers.
Admission from June onwards
Each youth admitted individually. Book your admission time slot now. Rolling admission throughout the summer accepted.
Call toll free: 1-866-762-2211 for admission and pricing.
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