When you contact Arivaca by online form or telephone, we will provide you all the information you need, including current tuition rates. We would love to talk with you and should our program not eb a good fit for your son, we can provide information about other programs across the country which may be more appropriate.

Enrollment & Tuition

Tuition Costs provide the following benefits:

• Limited enrollment provides for a small, closely monitored program.
• Great year round climate conducive to ranch activities.
• Accredited Academic Program with individualized program and instruction.
• Individualized Therapy for prescribed treatment with on-going assessment for appropriate adjustments.
• Group Therapy for communication skill development, anger management, problem solving.
• The entire Ranch Culture is based on “Arbinger” principles (www.arbinger.com). Boys experience change from the inside out.
• Creating an attitude of giving rather than taking, and providing a solid foundation for a productive and fulfilling life.
• Learn self-sufficiency and independence by performing regular chores, prepare some meals, laundry, cleaning, self care, etc.
• Develop a high level work ethic and strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability.
• Recreational, social, and cultural activities as rewards and/or personal enhancement includes trips to Oracle Canyon, Arizona and Colorado Horse packing Trips.
• Regular communications via email, website logins, or phone calls between Parents and ERA Staff to ensure updated information on the Students progress and personal growth.
• Life Changing Seminars for Parents and Students at the Campus to help provide the tools necessary for building a strong family relationship and ensure the Student knows his/her Parent is always there for him/her.
• Guaranteed follow-up and related benefits upon successful completion of the program.

Parent Pack includes:

• All necessary forms
• Intake Process Information
• List of personal items needed and/or provided
• Important contact information
• Other

Your Child’s daily routine will include:

• Wake up & personal hygiene (6:30am)
• Breakfast (and Breakfast Chores. E.g. Set table, clean up, wash dishes, etc.)
• Group Goal Setting
• School (Individualized studies with Teacher)
• Lunch (and Lunch Chores)
• School/Life Skills/Individual Instruction
• Fitness Activity (Routine activities as well as varied activities)
• Dinner (and Dinner Chores)
• Group Therapy
• Quiet Time – Reflection Time – Bed Time (9pm)

Weekend routine will include:

• Saturday: Chores, general clean up, study time, sports & recreational activity, movie, etc.
• Sunday: Later wake up for brunch provides a change of pace for Students. Religious studies are available and encouraged. Inspirational Services conducted by Students, Staff, and Guest Speakers. A variety of sports, recreational, cultural, local attractions, and movies areprovided.

The daily & weekend routines will vary at times to involve activities such as:

• Ranch Work Projects
• Community Work or Service Projects
• Recreational and/or Social Activities

From the time your teenage son arrives at the ranch, goals are set and worked towards, and then presented with new challenges until ultimately he is ready to return home, and once again begin to enjoy his youth with family and friends.

When your son returns home, our job is not finished. We continue to communicate with you and your son, and help monitor his well being. Your son will reflect proudly of his accomplishments at Arivaca Boys Ranch.

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