Cherokee Creek Boys School is a therapeutic boarding school located in Westminster, South Carolina for boys ages 11-15 struggling with emotional, academic, personal, or social challenges. The school uses a holistic PATH program including personal enrichment, academics, therapy, and health/recreation to help boys discover hope and self-awareness. Students come from across the US and world to learn in a supportive environment while enjoying outdoor activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

1. CHEROKEE CREEK BOYS SCHOOL
Westminster, South Carolina

2. Welcome...
Resting in the
foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains is a
"small school with a
big heart"- a place
where struggling
middle school boys
come to discover a
sense of hope and
optimism for their
future.

4. CHEROKEE CREEK Boys
School is a therapeutic
Middle School for boys
ages 11-15 struggling
with EMOTIONAL
ACADEMIC, PERSONAL
and/or SOCIAL
challenges that result
in unacceptable behavior
at home.
“Treat a
and he wil man as he is
Treat a m l rema
an as he c in as he is.
and he wil an and should be
as he can l become
and should
be.”
Goethe
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5. CHEROKEE CREEK
is located 2 hours
from Atlanta, GA,
and an hour from
Greenville, SC, in
the middle of some
of the country’s
best white water
rafting and hiking
challenges!

6. Our close-knit
team of
professionals is
dedicated to
providing a
supportive,
caring
environment
where students
feel safe and
accepted for
who they are.
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7. Cherokee Creek Boys School
operates year-round and students
may enroll at any time. Students
come from across the US and around
the world.
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8. Nature’s rhythm is “medium to slow”.
We slow down the pace and
create a place where boys
can be boys!
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9. In an environment of
encouragement, we believe
that boys can untangle the
challenges in their lives and see
their inner truth. 7

10. CHEROKEE CREEK
Boys School
weaves therapeutic
programming,
academics,
personal
enrichment
activities and
recreation into a
hands-on program
that supports
students on their
journey of
self-discovery.
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11. Our lodge is the heart of our campus. The stone fireplace, quilts,
rocking chairs and comfortable sofas create a welcoming
environment for the staff and students to work and play.

12. The Cherokee Creek
curriculum is called
the PATH... an
acronym for the
elements that we use
to teach boys how to
create a healthy,
balanced lifestyle.
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT...
ACADEMICS ...
THERAPY ...
HEALTH & RECREATION

13. The Medicine Wheel
A key activity in the
Personal Enrichment
curriculum is exploring
the Cherokee Creek
medicine wheel.
Adapted from the work
of Dr. Angeles Arrien,
CCBS challenges boys to
explore their full potential
and lead a values- driven
life .

15. ACADEMICS
Cherokee Creek is an
accredited middle
school through the
SOUTHERN
ASSOCIATION OF
COLLEGES AND
SCHOOLS.
Our 2010
te a m w o n CCBS Lego League
the state FIRST PLACE in
c
TEAMWO ompetition for
RK! HOO
RAY!!
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16. We offer a "hands on" program
that allows boys to explore
their world -- both in the
classroom and on field trips in
the local region.
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17. COUNSELING helps get boys back on the right path. Individual, group,
and family therapy are core elements of our program. We also hold
groups focused on issues such as adoption, grief and loss and divorce.

18. TEAM SPORTS are
an important part of
life for growing boys!
We enjoy competing
in community sports
leagues...and of
course, we have our
staff cheering squad
to root the team on
to victory!
GO
B EA RS! !
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19. Selected by league coaches and parents, the ENTIRE 2010 CCBS
Flag Football team won the ‘MOST VALUABLE PLAYER’ Award for
good sportsmanship! CCBS Coach Kory was voted “Coach of the Year”! 17

20. We are very proud of our weekend TREKS Program. Boys go off-
campus for outdoor adventures to enjoy our beautiful region and
learn from a most powerful teacher...Mother Nature.

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22. Family Seminars
bring families to
campus quarterly
for educational
programs and
visits with their
chidren.
One of the greatest
benefits of our
gatherings is
building a support
network of new
friends.
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23. FAMILY
TREKS...
Great healing
takes place
when families
learn and
play together
in the great
outdoors.
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24. The CHEROKEE
CREEK TEAM is one
of our greatest
assets. Our talented
professional staff is
warm and caring...
and has a passion
for making a
difference in the
lives of boys.
"You can
dr
and build eam, design, crea
th te
place in t e most wonderfu
he world, l
people to bu
make the t it takes
a reality." dream
Walt Disn
ey
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26. GRADUATION IS AN
exciting and meaningful
event at CCBS.
We mark the day with
a solemn ceremony...
where staff, fellow
students and parents
honor the graduate's
achievements and send
best wishes for
the future..
"as this jo
u
another is rney comes to an e
waiting to nd,
begin..."
(CHEROKE
E CREEK g
raduation
song)
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27. It is a powerful moment when parents are reunited with their sons
during the graduation ceremony.

28. Cherokee Creek Boys School was founded by Beth and Ron Black who live in
Orlando, Florida. Their son's success at a therapeutic boarding school fostered
their dream to create a healing place for children and families.
Cherokee Creek Boys School opened in 2003 and is a non-profit organization.

29. "Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire."
William Butler Yeats

30. PLEASE CONTACT US...
We look for ward to telling you more about our school. And,
come by for a visit any time!
DAVID LEPERE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
or
BETSY DEANE, ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
198 Cooper Road
Westminster, South Carolina 29693
phone: 864-647-1885
email: admissions@cherokeecreek.net
website: www.cherokeecreek.net
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32. The Journey of Self Discovery Begins Here...
CHEROKEE CREEK BOYS SCHOOL