Located in the pristine Selkirk Mountains of Idaho, Ascent's 200 acre campus is an ideal environment for emotional growth, self-awareness, and healing.



          Students live in two separate base camps and sleep in large tipis erected on wooden platforms that are heated in winter. The pole-frame dining hall has a permanent roof and canvas walls and is warmed by a wood stove. Nutritious meals are professionally prepared. There is a heated shower room. A 50-foot Alpine Tower and climbing wall are located on-site. A full-service hospital is only seven miles away.



          On arrival, each student is outfitted entirely with brand new clothing and mountain gear, everything he or she will need for their experience at Ascent.

          This phase encourages children to answer the question, "Now that I'm aware. what do I do next?" This will help children understand what it means to take responsibility for their behaviors. Your child will learn to express themselves within their group and complete tasks that contribute to the group.

          This phase encourages children to ask the question, "What new tools can I experiment with to achieve better results?" Your child will use the secure environment of their group as a mirror to see their own behaviors and will feel comfortable in taking personal risks by experimenting with new tools such as self-reliance. Your child will naturally learn the value of self-reliance as they are taking on more leadership within the group and begin helping out newer students.