Ashcreek Academy (UT) added to their outdoor adventure program over the last few months in order to strengthen it. The students are participating in Experiential/Adventure Groups Monday through Thursday every afternoon for 2-3 hours. The Experiential Department works in tandem with the Clinical Team to come up with themes that are needed in the milieu each week. Examples of these themes are Communication, Self Identity, Leadership, Positivity, Anxiety Management, DBT, etc. 

The students participate in a variety of activities including:

• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Canyoneering/Rapelling
• Water Sports
• Winter Sports
• Horsemanship
• Hiking
• Skateboarding
• Annual “Grit” Hike

These activities revolve around Ashcreek’s focus on the three C’s: Character, Challenge, and Community. As always, the main focus behind the Therapeutic approach is based on the four pursuits that the students use throughout the program: Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge. 

The Ashcreek team is passionate about helping the students develop new skills through adventure and experiential techniques, but also wants to help the students build a positive identity and resume, through developing new skills. Students may have the opportunity to add some of these things to their resumes:

• Canyoneering Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Food Handlers Permit
• Mountain Biking Certification
• Small Motors Training
• Music Production Training
• Horsemanship Training
• Lifeguard Training 

Professionals who assist with the Ashcreek Adventure Team:

• Josh Blade- Experiential Director
• Darren Prince- Life Skills Director
• Stephanie Grothaus- Program Director 
• Kera Tasker- Experiential Teacher
• Dave Archer- Clinical Director

Ashcreek Academy cares deeply for their students and wants to set them up for success, and has seen great success in students participating in this Adventure and Experiential Programming. 

About Ashcreek Academy

Ashcreek Academy is a home-like residential treatment center that works with male students ages 13 – 18. Ashcreek Academy focuses on the three C’s: Character, Challenge, and Community. Ashcreek Academy is located in beautiful Southern Utah and helps provide trauma-informed care through experiential modalities. Ashcreek works with the student to rebuild relationships with family and friends while carving a path for success individually. It is licensed by the State of Utah and holds a Joint Commission accreditation. For more information, please call 1-435-841-0704