Boulder Creek Academy

147 Emerson Lane

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on May 06, 2015

My son attended in 2015 for 3 months. Horseback riding is not onsite and limited in numbers. There are a few dogs in kennels, primarily adult pit bull mixes. I only observed punitive consequences. My son with PTSD/RAD was placed in a small tent for 3 days in March (food and water was brought to him by a staff member). Isolation/rejection is emotionally damaging to him and causes regression. I asked the school director to please speak to my son's outside counselor before imposing such a consequence, her response was they do not consult with outside professionals they have their rules. My son said he never felt very safe there, tried to talk to his counselor before he had to go to the tent but she was too busy and he did not get to see her. I asked for occasional face to face family counseling and was denied. Counseling had to be Skyped. During a crisis I asked to speak to my son, I was denied. Razor blades were provided while my son was there (for shaving), which were checked out and expected to be returned. The location is beautiful and food was excellent. For our family the program was not what we expected from the sales pitch we received.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2015

I will regret the decision to send my son to this "school" for the reminder of my life. It was the worst year of his brief life. It deserves no stars but that wasn't an option.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2014

My son attended Boulder Creek Academy from 2008-2010. Initially impressed, I felt safe that my son was getting the help he needed in a safe and therapeutic environment. However, in hindsight, my ignorance was bliss. It was difficult to communicate with my son via weekly monitored phone calls, and visiting required a hefty sum of money. Despite all of this, he graduated BCA in 2010 with "incredible success". However, I'm not quite sure this resulted in anything positive. My son has shown the most growth since returning home, and that's because the majority of "tools" and "skills" BCA taught him in their workshops provided weren't very applicable to the outside world. My son also had a tough time adapting back home due to being contained in such an isolated environment. After a year of having him return home, my wife and I found a program that offered the same features BCA claimed, however they were able to achieve results I hadn't even thought possible. I'd think very carefully before sending your son or daughter here, and look at your other options thoroughly as well.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2012

We are extremely happy with this school. Our daughter's entire perspective on life has changed for the better because of this school. We have searched for years for a school just like this one. If you have a special needs child who is high functioning, and are looking for an alternative educational experience with a strong adventure ed component, you need to take a look at this school!
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2011

Our experience as parents was positive over all. We especially found the adventure education component a great way to rebuild our relationship with our child.
Submitted by student on March 04, 2011

Please do not send your student to this school. I am a previous student that attended bcc for 3 months before my parents realized how big of a waste it was. If you value your child...Please do not send them to this institution.