“I’ve had many wins while I was here for these two months. One of my main wins is the Communication Drills. I’ve done the Communication Drills before, but I’ve gotten more help on it here. Another win I’ve had while I was here was that I have made many friends. All these people are really close to me. I’ve learned many things, which made me have more wins. I got a lot of help on mathematics. At first I was not so good at adding and subtracting mentally, and now I am good. Jonathan taught me a lot about the horses. He taught me how to lunge the horses. He also taught me how to trot and canter on the horse. I’ve gained a win because now I know how to do these things now!”

- N.L., 13 years old (Student)

“This whole place is great. I love it very much. I always want to come back. It’s really fun. I love horseback riding. I hiked up to the Davenport Lookout on the top of the mountain. My studies are doing great. I try more foods now. Before I wouldn’t try anything new and was picky. I eat what is served now, not the alternatives. I’ve learned how to keep my temper. And I’ve gotten a lot more friends. I’m really, really happy.”

- J.A., 11 years old (Student)

“I have been going to Mojave Academy for the summer program since I was 11, every time I come home I think to myself, “oh that was the best summer I have ever had but I just know that the next summer I will love even more.” When I am at Mojave I feel great about myself, I do so much better in LIFE when I am there, I feel like a grown up because I have so much more responsibility and I LOVE that! We get to do so many things like horseback riding, cooking, art, fun trips and so many other things you want to do it all but you only have a month or two and it goes by so fast. When you look back on it you just think “I can’t wait until next summer!” I won’t ever forget Mojave Academy because that’s where I met the best people in the whole world! I have never had so much fun!”

- S.H., 14 years old (Student)

“I have definitely seen some positive changes in my daughter. First of all, she looks fantastic. I can’t believe how thin and in-shape she looks! She seems a lot more concerned about eating junk. She doesn’t want to eat junk all day like she used too. She actually helped clean off the table after dinner without me asking. I was shocked! She seems less argumentative and a lot happier and calmer in a way. She’s great!”

Thanks,
S.P. (Mother)

“Both kids are doing great. Each day I notice wonderful changes in both. My girl has put in the system of rewards and penalties as used at Mojave and the consistency really helps. My boy has been so helpful and really has been a team player (group member) here at the house. He’s usually the first one up and now instead of just leaving his room a mess in the morning he cleans his room immaculately, makes his bed, gets dressed, brushes his teeth and combs his hair - most all without being reminded.

“His responsibility level has come way up. He’s even reading on his own – which has been a hard thing for him to confront. Each evening after shower time all of the kids sit around and read a chapter or two in their books. It’s great to see this all come together as previously he was more of a loner and not a group member. When he is asked to help out with a something, say taking out the trash, or washing the dishes, he just jumps right in to help out with out a second thought.

“I recall not too long ago I took the kids out to dinner and had a little powwow with them. We were talking about being a team and working together. We talked about jobs around the house and who wanted to be responsible for which job - you know, family group stuff. Anyway, I asked each one of my 4 children what job they’d like to do and each one raised their hand enthusiastically to tell me. When I got to my boy he replied, “I don’t want to be on this team”. Now I’ve got to say I did have a good chuckle at the time - but he was serious about this - he didn’t want to be a group member.

“Well, things have changed since his 3-week stay at Mojave.

“A big thank you to all that contributed to help these two.

“My girl’s responsibility level has come up too. I am so happy that she overcame the “homesick” barrier. This is a major win.”

Love,
A.B. (Mother)