Residential and Wilderness Programs for International Students

Aspen Education Group is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of therapeutic schools, outdoor education and weight loss programs that promote personal growth for struggling students. Families with a child experiencing a difficult time at home, school and in life, can find the help and hope they are searching for at an Aspen program.

Aspen understands that students struggling with emotional and behavioral issues need more personal, structured attention than can be found at a traditional boarding school or summer camp. Through a unique combination of education, therapy, and experiential learning, Aspen helps students from around the world:

Develop the skills, self-esteem and confidence they need to succeed in life
Learn to take personal responsibility and achieve their potential
Create healthy relationships and reunite with their families

For more information about any of Aspen's programs, please submit a Contact Form and we will contact you shortly.

With over 30 programs in the United States and United Kingdom, Aspen can help you find the program that will best meet your child's unique academic and personal needs. Our services are offered year-round and range from short-term interventions to longer-term residential programs. Learn more about Aspen's college-preparatory boarding schools, outdoor education programs and camps, weight loss programs, and drug and alcohol treatment programs for young adults. *English proficiency is required for students and families to participate and succeed in Aspen's programs.

Approved Schools for International Students. Student Visa Required. (I-17 approved)

Aspen's therapeutic residential schools and programs provide students with the necessary support, structure and personal attention to achieve positive, sustained change. Students experience the benefits of a traditional academic environment while receiving individualized learning, emotional, and therapeutic support. A sense of community and teamwork is fostered through strong recreational and activity programs, including arts, sports, and community service. The primary goal is to help students develop positive self-esteem and healthy family relationships.

	Academy at Swift River Cummington , Massachusetts 00 + 1 + 413.634.0307 New England college prep, co-ed, ages 14-17.5 www.swiftriver.com
	Copper Canyon Academy Rimrock, Arizona 00 + 1 + 928.567.1322 College prep, equine therapy, all-girls, ages 13-17 www.coppercanyonacademy.com
	Oakley School Oakley, Utah 00 + 1 + 435.783.5001 College prep, experiential learning, co-ed, ages 13-18 www.oakley-school.com
	Stone Mountain School Black Mountain, North Carolina 00 + 1 + 828.669.8639 Outdoor activities, ADHD/LD focus, all-boys, ages 11-16 at time of enrollment www.stonemountainschool.com

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These Programs Accept International Youth and Young Adults. Length of Stay Six Months or Less. Visitor Visa (B-2) Required.

	Turn-About Ranch Escalante, Utah 00 + 1 + 435.826.4495 Therapeutic working cattle ranch, co-ed, ages 12-18 www.turnaboutranch.com
	Youth Care Draper, Utah 00 + 1 + 801.572.6989 Treatment in home-like setting, co-ed, ages 11-18 www.youthcare.com

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These Programs Accept International Youth and Young Adults. Length of Stay Six Months or Less. Visitor Visa (B-2) Required.

Aspen’s outdoor education programs are short-term, high-impact programs that combine traditional therapy with inspiring wilderness experiences. Nature provides students with the necessary time and space for reflection and insight. Aspen’s therapists and counselors skillfully guide teens to develop self-understanding, self-reliance, and self-respect. Removed from the distractions of modern teenage life, students redefine their relationships with their family and friends and rediscover hope for the future.

	Adirondack Leadership Expeditions Saranac Lake, New York 00 + 1 + 518.897.5011 Leadership development, co-ed, ages 13-17 www.adirondackleadership.com
	Four Circles Recovery Center Horse Shoe, North Carolina 00 + 1 + 828.891.2221 12 Step substance abuse recovery, co-ed, ages 18-28 www.fourcirclesrecovery.com
	Outback Therapeutic Expeditions Lehi, Utah 00 + 1 + 801.817.1899 Rites of passage approach, co-ed, ages 13-17 www.outbacktreatment.com
	SUWS Adolescent Program Shoshone, Idaho 00 + 1 + 201.886.2565 Individual treatment plans, co-ed, ages 14-17 www.suws.com
	SUWS of the Carolinas Old Fort, North Carolina 00 + 1 + 828.668.7590 Clinical level therapy, co-ed, ages 13-17 www.suwscarolinas.com
	SUWS Seasons Old Fort, North Carolina 00 + 1 + 828.668.7590 Goals-based system, co-ed, ages 11-13 www.suwsseasons.com
	SUWS Youth Program Shoshone, Idaho 00 + 1 + 201.886.2565 Llamas as therapeutic support, co-ed, ages 11-13 www.suws.com
	Talisman Summer Programs Black Mountain, North Carolina 00 + 1 + 828.697.6313 ADHD/LD & Asperger's, co-ed, ages 8-17; 18-21 www.talismansummercamp.com

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Weight loss programs accepting students with Visitor Visas (B-2) for up to 6 months

Aspen's weight loss programs are the most fun and effectiveprograms for sustained weight loss. Designed by the world’s leading weight control experts, Aspen's programs maximize long-term behavioral change, resulting in substantial and permanent weight loss and increased self-esteem.

	Wellspring Academies California and North Carolina Unprecedented outcomes, co-ed, ages 11-18 www.wellspringacademies.com
	Wellspring Adventure Camps California and North Carolina Adventure weight loss program, co-ed, ages 11-18 www.wellspringadventurecamp.com and www.westernadventurecamp.com
	Wellspring Family Camp Clear Lake, Michigan First program for young children ages 5-13 with parents www.wellspringfamilycamp.com
	Wellspring NY Near Lake Placid, New York Young women in high school and college, ages 14-23 www.campwellspring.com
	Wellspring Texas Located in the Hill Country of Texas, boys and girls ages 12-17 www.wellspringcamps.com
	Wellspring Hawaii On Hawaii's Big Island, boys and girls from Asia, Australia and North America www.wellspringcamps.com
	Wellspring UK Lake District of Northern England Students from America, Europe and Asia, co-ed, ages 12-17 www.wellspringcamp.co.uk

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