Ridge Creek School utilizes a detailed, sequential therapeutic program which allows for a high degree of program accountability. Each group consists of 10 students and is led by a Master's-level counselor. Students participate in daily group counseling sessions (7 hours.) In addition to group therapy, an addictions education course, planned and staffed by specialists in this field, is included in each student's experience. A wilderness component-consisting of a series of exciting and challenging experiences including hikes, adventure trips, rock climbing and rappelling , a ropes course, and canoeing is carefully integrated into the program. The school provides ample opportunities for spiritual development for students of all faiths and coordinates extensive community services projects and numerous off-campus trips. RCS competes in the Atlanta Athletic Conference. Students participate in basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, tennis, softball, golf and track. Sports are balanced by strong Drama and Fine Arts Departments.
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