Program Dynamics

At Mountain View Academy we believe our students will receive a well-rounded experience for the summer. Immersed in the Dominican culture, our students will learn to work as a team, building healthy relationships through unifying experiences.

Social Development:

Students live with their house team in a family-type setting. Social development occurs naturally as students learn to share their lives in daily house-group interaction and from regular instruction in social skills by our carefully selected, prepared, and supervised staff members. Experienced students are also very instrumental in this process. They have already begun their journey toward more Christ-centered lives and are ready to help others

Cultural Enrichment:

Broadening effects of travel, Peace Corps-type service projects serving poor Dominican families, projects around the student's residence, work projects including construction techniques, overnight camping experiences, and the climbing of the Caribbean's highest mountain peak, all significantly impact the adolescent's self-esteem. Our students are immersed in the Dominican culture, learning to appreciate the experience of cross-cultural living.

Therapy:

Crises and problems are necessary for growth and are seen as opportunities. As they arise while your child is in our care, he or she will be taught proper conflict-resolution techniques and problem-solving skills. Group therapy sessions and individual counseling are integrated as needed with Christ-centered approaches.

Academics:

Mountain View Academy provides close student supervision and individual instruction. Our curriculum is accredited by ACSI. Your student will be able to earn three credits for the summer.

Role Modeling:

Students are provided with unique relational opportunities by our dedicated Christian staff who are North Americans willing to serve on a foreign field. The staff's solid moral character and caring attitudes make them positive role models for the students.

Spiritual:

Our students are able to participate in weekly church services in our chapel and bi-weekly youth group meetings that help lift the spirit and give hope for the future. The student houses provide a Christian atmosphere with devotional studies and daily scripture memorization. Bible lessons and courses are taught to integrate biblical truths. All community projects are focused on service to others as Christ instructed.