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Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas
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Location:
Brevard, NC
School Gender: Co-ed School Type: Weight Loss Age Of Acceptance: 11-16 Program Length: N/A Tuition: N/A |
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Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas Co-Ed Boarding School Information:
Wellspring Academies are the world’s only weight loss boarding schools for overweight teens and young adults. Students gain skills and motivation to transform their lifestyle while residing on one of our campuses and
continuing their middle school, high school, or college education. Wellspring students achieve amazing results, even if they have tried a wide variety of teen weight loss programs without success in the past.WSCL Highlights
• Customized instruction to prepare students for return to their home school or college.
• Curriculum accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Highly trained staff with specialized training in teen weight loss
• Personalized support to accommodate individual academic, emotional, and social needs.
• Minimum enrollment of 4 months. Average stay is 6 months.
Academic Program at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas
Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas is committed to providing an academic atmosphere that fosters personal growth and teaches students to excel in all areas of their lives. The academic program challenges students to develop the analytical and decision-making skills to successfully meet weight loss and academic goals, regardless of their previous success at traditional schools. Faculty work with students to develop individualized educational plans that help transfer the positive momentum of weight loss into students’ academic lives.
With an academic curriculum accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Academic Department works closely with students’ home schools to assist with transfer of credits to and from Wellspring. Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas provides individualized tutoring and is able to work with students who have IEPs.
Recent reviews of academic performance showed that student grade point averages improved 27.5% over the most recently completed semester at home. This is attributed, in part, to the smaller classroom sizes as well as personalized attention every student receives.
Curriculum at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas
The Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas core curriculum meets North Carolina and national standards as students are required to take a full load of core courses each semester. Courses are designed to prepare students for a return to their home school or college. In addition to standard academic coursework, culinary, nutrition and fitness courses are required in support of students’ ongoing weight loss. All courses are taught by members of the Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas Faculty.
As their confidence and self-esteem improve through continued weight loss, many students begin to develop new skills and interests. Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas offers a wide range of electives to nurture this growing enthusiasm. Electives may include foreign languages, performing arts, media, debate, horticulture, hip-hop culture, visual arts, leadership, animal care, photography and independent projects. All courses are taught by members of the Wellspring Faculty, with availability of electives dependent on current student population needs.
Student Living at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas
Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas recognizes that the quality of life experienced by students is extremely important to their overall success. Many students arrive having felt socially isolated and lonely at their home school. At Wellspring, students are surrounded by peers who understand their struggle and are immersed in an environment that supports their weight loss and academic success at every turn.
Students live in renovated mountain lodges. There is one lodge for boys, and one for girls. Rooms range from 2 to 8 students to a room, depending on the size of the room. Full bathrooms are adjacent to each room.
Activities at Wellspring Academies of the Carolinas
Many parents report a growing concern about their child’s lack of physical activity as a major reason for choosing Wellspring. The scientifically-based Activity Management program ensures that Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas students achieve an unprecedented level of activity – starting at 10,000 steps per day (as measured on a pedometer), but often exceeding 20,000 (approx. 10 miles of walking).
An unparalleled range of activities are available at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas. We also enjoy the exceptional parks and recreational areas available off-campus, providing additional opportunities for students to explore new skills and interests. Activities on and off campus include:
Aerobic and weight training space
• Lake for swimming and water games (weather permitting)
• Tennis courts
• Street hockey court
• Basketball courts
• Beach volleyball court
• Athletic fields for soccer, football, Ultimate Frisbee
• Baseball/softball diamond
• Horse pastures
• Trails for cycling
• Climbing wall
• Backpacking
• Rock climbing
• Hiking
• Canoeing
