The use of animals in a therapeutic environment has been gaining attention in recent years, with numerous studies highlighting their positive impact on mental health. Cascade Academy recognizes the value of animal therapy and creates opportunities for students to connect…
Every winter, Cascade Academy students will participate in the skiing & snowboarding sequence. This sequence is one of the core activities our students will participate in throughout the year. It begins with 3-4 weeks of cross country skiing to build…
Cooking is a valuable skill that can have a significant impact on an adolescent’s future. In today’s fast-paced world, having the ability to cook a nutritious meal can lead to better health and well-being, as well as save time and…
I am excited when I reflect on the contributions and accomplishments of every member in this village. Today we celebrate Cascade’s 3rd birthday because three years ago a small group of inspired and principled founders came together to enact a vision. Their…
Cascade Academy delivers the most specialized long-term anxiety and OCD treatment for adolescent girls available. To date over 70 students and their families have been served. Following treatment students have returned to their homes, their High Schools, Boarding Schools and…
Experts agree that mindfulness improves the quality of life. It increases relaxation, promotes healing, increases immune response, and decreases pain, anxiety, and depression. Cascade Academy focuses on creating a balance in the student’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self. Mindfulness…
Christa McAuliffe Space Center Cascade Academy students had the opportunity to go to the Christa McAuliffe Space Center in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The Christa McAuliffe Space Center opened in 1990 as a way to immerse students in space education. The…
Each year as the temperature drops and the leaves change to reveal a colorful tapestry across the Wasatch Back, Cascade Academy works in collaboration with the Forever Young Foundation to raise awareness for adolescent anxiety. This past weekend, bike riding…