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Daily Schedule
 We purposefully ensure that your child's time at Northwest Academy is
carefully structured. Wake-up is at 7:00 a.m., followed by hygiene and dorm
clean-up time. An all school gathering called First Light begins at 7:25
a.m., after which breakfast begins, followed by clean-up. Classes begin at
8:20 a.m., with lunch taking place at 12 Noon followed by afternoon classes,
group-peer counseling or activities. Outdoor recreational activities such as
volleyball, basketball, cross-country skiing, wilderness trip preparation,
and running can also be a part of your child's daily schedule. Dinner is
served at 5:00 p.m. and clean-up chores follow.
Evenings include psycho-educational groups, 12-Step meetings, structured
activities, study, and personal time. Students have time to talk and
exchange their personal histories. The evening is important relaxation time
for your child after a full and highly structured day.
 Weekends at Northwest Academy combine work with play and often include house
and outdoor chores, dorm cleaning, study time, sports, and athletic
activities. Saturday morning may be spent in hands-on academic learning or
doing general campus cleanup, with activities in the afternoon. A later
wake-up on Sunday morning creates a change of pace. The day begins with
brunch, followed by optional sports and recreational activities throughout
the day. Your child may also participate in excursions to local cultural and
recreational attractions in the area. We usually show a movie each weekend.
Our emphasis is on quality free time, offering a choice of fun and
challenging activities.
Dorms
 Your child will live in one of our comfortable single-sex dormitories,
sharing this living area and bathroom with other students. Each dorm has
an appointed "Dorm Head" providing leadership and setting the example
for behavior. Staff are on campus 24-hours a day to offer both safety
and supervision.
Meals
 Faculty and students dine cafeteria style at the main lodge. Nutritious
and balanced meals and snacks are planned by a registered dietician and
are professionally prepared. Our meals and snacks aid your child in
acquiring good dietary habits. Special dietary needs can be
accommodated.
Physical fitness and sports
 Sports and outdoor adventure activities play a vital role in our
curriculum. Your child will be challenged continually by healthful,
outdoor activities such as mountain biking, cross-country skiing,
hiking, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
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