Heartland Boys Academy Program

Our dedicated team is trained to work safely and effectively with boys who have a myriad of life-disrupting issues.

We are dedicated to helping our students work through what may be causing them to act out, to be unmotivated, angry, or depressed. We especially make certain that we do no further damage to already fragile emotional states. Therefore, punishments for missteps are avoided at all costs, and focus is placed on positive ways for the boy to achieve self-regulation.

Our training is geared toward helping each boy understand and verbalize what makes them feel awkward or angry, and to sometimes act out, as they do. This self-knowledge and understanding allow us to help them move past former misbehavior and negative thoughts to rather focus on a future that is positive and exciting.

Mentorship, Not Therapy

Our model is built on mentorship—not clinical therapy. Rather than diagnosing or labeling, we walk with students in truth and grace, guiding them to examine the root of their behaviors through biblical principles. Each young man learns to confront destructive beliefs and replace them with God-honoring patterns of thinking and behavior.

We use a discipleship-based curriculum and personal mentoring to instill spiritual awareness, emotional maturity, and life wisdom. Drawing from Scripture, Christian authors, and lived experience, our staff help students develop strength of character, humility, and accountability—without relying on psychological models or medicalized care.

Daily Spiritual Emphasis & Dorm Unity

Each evening, staff lead dorm-wide devotions and discussions that promote heart-level growth, unity, and honest conversation. These guided reflections nurture a sense of shared purpose and build bonds of trust among peers.

Common topics include:

• Positive Peer Influence
• Personal Responsibility
• Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation
• Accountability & Integrity

These moments create a dorm culture rooted in encouragement, respect, and Christlike love.

Mentor-Led Personal Support

Each student is paired with a committed staff mentor who walks with him daily through his academic, spiritual, and emotional journey. This mentor also communicates regularly with parents, providing updates and helping build trust between the student and his family.

In addition to one-on-one mentoring, small group sessions provide space for honest dialogue and personal development. These groups are values-based—not clinical—fostering growth through scripture, shared experience, and mutual support.

Resources may include:

• Breaking Free by Beth Moore
• Pathway to Christian Character (Insight Group)
• Seeing Yourself in God’s Image by Dave Batty
• Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall
• Search for Significance, Safe People, and Boundaries

Character Curriculum: Daily Morning Focus

Each school day begins with a focused hour of personal growth instruction. This structured time includes biblical lessons, journaling, self-reflection, and goal-setting. Students work through 11 core character-building units designed to challenge and transform their mindset and habits.

Topics include:

• Obedience
• Humility
• Courage
• Responsibility
• Forgiveness
• God’s Plan for the Family
• Speaking Life & Truth
• Living with Purpose

Creation-Based Life Enrichment

We believe God’s creation offers powerful opportunities for healing and reflection. By immersing students in nature, we help them slow down, self-regulate, and connect more deeply with God and themselves.

Nature-based activities include:

• Hiking, camping, gardening, and animal care
• Devotional walks and quiet reflection in nature
• Outdoor work projects and leadership development tasks

These experiences build confidence, teamwork, and emotional resilience while reinforcing biblical values in everyday life.

Preparing for the Future: Family Partnership & Aftercare

As students approach graduation, we involve parents in the creation of a detailed Home Transition Plan. This collaborative roadmap helps re-establish healthy boundaries, communication, and routines at home.

Key components include:

• Defined responsibilities and expectations
• Academic and spiritual follow-through
• Tools for managing conflict and rebuilding trust
• Plans for relational restoration within the family

After graduation, our team continues to offer guidance and encouragement, checking in regularly to help students stay grounded and accountable in their post-program life.

If your son is acting up and you are seeking a full-time Christian school and training program for your troubled son, let Heartland Boys Academy transform his life. This attainable program in Kentucky will teach him how to look at the world in a completely new way.