A Unique Program for Struggling Boys

Our Values

Our Guiding Values and Core Principles

Tammy and Darren, siblings and owner / operators of Ashcreek Ranch Academy, believe in an environment with strong values and core principles. It drives their daily decisions and these values are integral to the fabric of the Ashcreek community.

Creating an atmosphere of family in a home-like setting, the boys learn how to become part of a family-like structure where love, respect, hard work and accountability are learned through daily interaction with others.

Every aspect of the experience at Ashcreek Ranch Academy is designed to be therapeutic.  From academics, to sports and outdoor activities, our clinical professionals guide work and play through experiential learning where daily experiences can be used to teach and reinforce values and lessons learned in traditional therapy.

Our Campus

The School – A Warm and Welcoming Home

Ashcreek Ranch Academy is a welcoming environment where struggling boys can feel comfortable to address his challenges while avoiding the “institutional” feel of a typical therapeutic program.

The home includes a large kitchen, home theater, fitness center, skate board park, and common areas for socializing and enjoying one another’s  company. This setting creates a nurturing, safe and family-like environment where our young men can feel relaxed and happy.

A Beautiful 75 Acre Ranch

The ranch offers about 75 acres which includes pastures, horse stalls, and covered stables. It also includes a competition size roping arena and a second covered riding arena.

There are approximately 100 horses including newborn colts, yearlings and riding horses which have been trained by the boys.

Our Team

Seasoned, Experienced Professionals

Ashcreek Ranch Academy has brought together a group of seasoned professionals who have extensive experience in working with struggling boys with emotional and/or behavioral health problems.

This multi-disciplinary clinical team consists of psychiatrist, psychologist, and several master level licensed therapists who are skilled at helping boys overcome difficulties of life, the effects of poor decisions, and become their best selves.

Owner Family

A Closely Involved Family Affair

One of the important distinctions of Ashcreek Ranch Academy is that our program is owned and operated by people who started the program and are involved with it every single day. Tammy and Darren opened Ashcreek Ranch in 2012, and not a day goes by where they are not involved with the success and care of the young men who join us.

Additionally, their experience and success in helping struggling boys become their best selves extends also to a similar program for struggling girls near Sedna Arizona.  The program called Sedona Sky Academy is an equestrian program for girls on a beautiful plantation-style campus environment designed specifically for girls.

A Typical Day

Provides Structure & Variety for Boys

Our weekday schedule combines a strong academic curriculum that consists of up to 26 hours a week, quality clinical care, sports/activities, and a leading natural horsemanship program to help students develop skills and confidence.

Meanwhile, our weekend schedule provides more time for off-campus fun, activities, and bonding between the boys and staff.