Student Living at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas
One of the many benefits of enrolling at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas is the quality of life enjoyed by students here. Often for the first time in their lives, students are surrounding by peers who understand their struggle, and immersed in an environment devoted to helping students overcome the challenges that have overwhelmed them in the past. Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas is a refuge for teens and adolescents who have struggled at their home school, felt the sting of bullying, or had a difficult time fitting in with friends at home due to their weight.
Location
Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas is located in the small town of Brevard in Western North Carolina. Known as the “Land of the Waterfalls,” Brevard is 35 miles southeast of Asheville, NC in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its moderate clime, environmental beauty and ample outdoor recreation opportunities, Brevard is a hotspot for tourists looking to hike, mountain bike, kayak, fly fish, and rock climb in the mountains, streams and waterfalls surrounding Brevard.
Airport pickup is available from Asheville (AVL) and Greensville/Spartanburg (GSP) airports.
Housing and Facilities
Students live in renovated mountain lodges (separated by gender) on our private campus. Rooms range from 2 to 8 students to a room, depending on the size of the room. Full bathrooms are adjacent to each room. Meals are eaten in the large dining hall, and common areas within the dorms and academic buildings serve as gathering spots for time with friends.
Facilities at Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas provide students with a variety of ways to stay active and engaged in their weight loss journey. Our campus offers:
- Weight training room
- Space for group aerobics and dance lessons
- Lake for swimming and water games (weather permitting)
- Tennis courts
- Street hockey court
- Basketball courts
- Beach volleyball court
- Athletic fields for soccer, football, Ultimate Frisbee
- Baseball/softball diamond
- Trails for cycling, walking and jogging
Wellspring Academy of the Carolinas is an immersive setting in which students are able to focus on weight loss, healthy living and academic achievement. The beauty of the surrounding area serves as additional inspiration for students to get moving and enjoy their environment. With few outside distractions, students are able to commit to their own well-being with the level of intensity necessary for long-term behavioral change.
