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A NEW START for Your Son
at Cherokee Creek Boys School

Premier Year-Round Therapeutic Boarding School for Boys

Boys Ages 10 – 15  |  Grades 5 – 10

A NEW START for Your Son at Cherokee Creek Boys School

Premier Year-Round Therapeutic Boarding School for Boys

Boys Ages 10 – 15  |  Grades 5 – 10

Is Your Son Struggling With School, Emotions or Social Challenges?

At Cherokee Creek Boys School (CCBS), we help boys rediscover confidence, purpose and joy by creating “a place where boys can be boys.”

We offer a powerful combination of academics, therapy, character development, social interaction and adventure as we guide students and their families toward a brighter future.

Mom and Son at Cherokee Creek Boys School Family Seminar

Why Choose Cherokee Creek Boys School?

Small School … Personalized Experience

Year-Round Residential Therapeutic Boarding School with Rolling Admissions that Provides 40 Students with Personal, Customized, Individual Care

Cherokee Creek Boys School | The Small School with a Big Heart
Cherokee Creek Boys School | The Small School with a Big Heart

Proven Success

Over 20 Years of Transforming Young Lives | Students from Over 40 States and 13 Countries


Accredited and Licensed

Nationally-Accredited by The Joint Commission | Licensed by South Carolina | Academically-Accredited by Cognia | Gurian Model School


Nature-Based Learning

Beautiful 77-Acre Campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina

“CCBS changed our son’s life.
He found confidence, made lifelong friends, and rediscovered joy.”

– Parent of a CCBS Graduate

Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

Could CCBS Be the Right Fit for Your Son?

Our students (ages 10 – 15 in grades 5 – 10) are boys who may be facing:

School-aged boys enjoying an outdoor activity

We see the potential in every student and provide the structure, care and adventure they need to succeed.

School-aged boys enjoying an outdoor activity

We see the potential in every student and provide the structure, care and adventure they need to succeed.

“CCBS has been a lifeline for our son and our family. My son is challenging and has strengths, but this was the first time he was accepted for who he is.”

– Parent of a CCBS Graduate

Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

Thinking of Joining Our CCBS Family?

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CONTACT US!

Let’s discuss your son’s needs.

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ENROLL | APPLY!

We’ll guide you through the application process.

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WELCOME!

Your son’s transformation begins.

The Cherokee Creek Difference Collage

The Cherokee Creek Difference

Holistic Growth Through Our Three Core Pillars

  • FAMILY | In-Person and Virtual Support, Parent Education, Family Therapy, Adventures and Experiences for the Entire Family
  • NATURE | ‘Unplug’ from technology and discover the world around us.
  • BOY-FRIENDLY | A Place Where Boys Can Be Boys, Gurian Model School

Creating Balance and Harmony by Using:

Our Family-Centered Approach

Healing isn’t just for the student … it’s for the entire family. Through our CCBS Family Center seminars, retreats and outdoor activities, we strengthen family relationships and prepare boys to return home as stronger, more capable young men.


Our Core Values | Truth, Wisdom, Love, and Courage

Our Core Values build confidence and character, in tandem with an intentionally-designed “boy-friendly” environment throughout our entire curriculum.

We are proud to be the first therapeutic boarding school named a Gurian Model School by bestselling author and expert, Michael Gurian, who has done extensive research regarding the differences in boys’ and girls’ brains.


Family + Nature + Boy-Friendly Environment

This powerful blend of education, holistic and traditional therapy, and outdoor adventure therapy creates an engaging, year-round, camp-like atmosphere where boys thrive.

Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

Our Team

Experienced, Dedicated and Passionate

Our well-tenured CCBS Team includes:

  • Educators / Academic Specialists
  • Licensed Therapists
  • Outdoor Leadership Specialists
  • Residential Therapeutic Boarding School Professionals
  • Nursing Care

Many have global experience and bring a deep commitment to guiding boys toward success.

Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

Discover Our CCBS Campus

Staff gathering at Cherokee Creek Boys School

Beautiful 77-Acre Wooded Campus | Westminster SC | Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains | Surrounded by National Forests, Waterfalls and Lakes

Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

What’s New At Cherokee Creek Boy’s School?

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Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

Questions? We Have Answers!

Top FAQs About CCBS

QUESTION —

How do I know if CCBS is right for my son?

ANSWER

Our boys are ages 10 – 15 and attend grades 5 – 10. (Students may turn 16 while enrolled.) CCBS students have a “softer profile” with challenges including, but not limited to:

  • ADD/ADHD
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • oppositional behavior
  • learning style differences
  • high-functioning autism
  • academic frustration or failure
  • issues related to divorce and adoption
  • technology overuse
  • school anxiety / refusal
  • bullying
  • abandonment
  • trauma
  • grief and loss
QUESTION —

How long does the program last?

ANSWER

In academics, we have four (4) traditional quarters and a summer grading period. This is helpful for students that may need some credit recovery, or want to wrap up some credits prior to their next school.

Our typical length of stay is 9 – 15 months. Every student’s needs and family’s circumstances are different. (There is no contracted length of stay. The goal is collaboration to help support the needs of the whole student and his family.)

QUESTION —

What makes CCBS different from other programs?

ANSWER
Quality and Safety

  • **Licensed by The State of South Carolina as a Child Caring Institution
  • **Nationally-accredited by The Joint Commission
  • Accredited by Cognia for academics
**Neither of these two accreditations are required. Both are important and offer different levels of oversight, regulation and guidance.

    Family-Focused


    Nature-Based

    • Camp-like atmosphere where boys thrive
    • “Unplug” boys from technology and plug them into nature
    • Beautiful 77-acre campus in the woods on the border of Georgia and Westminster SC
    • Recreation and outdoor adventures

    Boy-Friendly Environment

    • CCBS is “A Place Where Boys Can Be Boys”
    • First therapeutic boarding school named a Gurian Model School by Michael Gurian, who has done extensive research regarding the differences in boys’ and girls’ brains

    Holistic / Values-Based Approach

    QUESTION —

    How does payment work for Cherokee Creek?

    ANSWER

    CCBS is a private pay, tuition-based program. We are able to provide a ‘super bill’ for therapeutic services that families can submit to their insurance for out-of-network reimbursement with their insurance providers.

    Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage
    Cherokee Creek Boys School Team Collage

    Ready to Help Your Son Find His Path to Confidence, Success and Joy?

    Call to Request More Information!

    LET’S TALK!

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