CCBS Blog
— All Things CCBS —
Welcome to The Cherokee Creek Boys School Blog.
CCBS is a learning community, that is dedicated to helping boys (ages 10 – 15, in grades 5 through 10) and their families discover what is real and true about themselves and the world around them. Our blog supports families and boys with information, ideas and inspiration from our team, as well as from experts and resources that help us all keep learning and growing together.
CCBS Blogger / BOTO the Bear
P.S. I am the CCBS Mascot and Blogger! My name (BOTO) is short for an important lesson that we teach – a reminder to all of us – that to keep growing and learning, we always need to “Be Open To Outcome”.
More Posts Below!
OUR CCBS LEARNING COMMUNITY
Posts in this section share our approach to helping 10- to 15-year-old boys engage in learning … in and outside of the classroom!
Celebrating 21 Years of Dedication: Honoring Nick Linscott
“I always tell the boys, I don’t expect perfection, but I do demand your best effort.”
How Art Teaches Self-Expression and Brings Families Together at Cherokee Creek Boys School
Valuable Life Lessons … with an Artistic Flare
Teaching STEM, Art and Teamwork … One LEGO at a Time
LEGO League, a Hands-On Approach to Learning STEM + Art and Teamwork at CCBS!
OUR FOCUS on BOYS and FAMILIES
This area of our blog focuses on BOYS and FAMILIES. Discover information and ideas for addressing the unique and specific needs of BOYS. And at CCBS, we focus on and support the entire FAMILY. Here’s where we share more on topics like boundaries, adolescent development, the importance of family time and tips on communication styles.
Messy is Meaningful: Why Mud, Mistakes and Trying Again Matter
Out of the muddy moments grow the seeds of strength, courage and transformation.
What Is a Therapeutic Boarding School?
Understanding the Unique Path to Growth for Kids Who Need Something Different
Parenting Tips for Pre-Teens: Navigating the Transitional Years
Empower Your Pre-Teen to Build the Skills Needed for a Successful Future
DISCOVERING WHAT’S REAL and TRUE
At Cherokee Creek, our character-development curriculum is the foundation for each student’s and family’s journey. At the core of the curriculum is a model based on the values of Courage, Truth, Love and Wisdom. We call it the Medicine Wheel. This area of our blog will bring these values to life through stories, interviews and articles.
Valentine’s Day: A Time for Love, Healing and Self-Care for All of Us
Celebrating Love That Includes Self-Care, Connection and Personal Growth
The Importance of Involving the Family at Cherokee Creek Boys School
The Family Center is a vital bridge that connects families with their sons’ experiences at CCBS
Beginning the New Year with the SPIRIT of COURAGE
Challenging ourselves to strengthen our courage, bravery, and decisiveness!
THE WORLD AROUND US
This area of the blog will feature information on the physical world around us, as well as the figurative world around us! With content about the importance of time in nature to the ever-changing world of technology and teens, this section will be full of relevant and helpful information for any reader.
Messy is Meaningful: Why Mud, Mistakes and Trying Again Matter
Out of the muddy moments grow the seeds of strength, courage and transformation.
Understanding Autism: Connection, Community and Hope at Cherokee Creek Boys School
Celebrating Differences as Gifts, Not Obstacles
What Is a Therapeutic Boarding School?
Understanding the Unique Path to Growth for Kids Who Need Something Different