In some families, parents find themselves unable to enter helpful conversations with a son or daughter. Attempts to talk about concerns result in a conversation of blame through words or silence. The times for teaching and learning together are few and far between, if not at all. For these families, we offer an opportunity to significantly improve their relationship through a “walking” in the wilderness.
Admissions
(480) 892-7403 or toll-free (800) 678-3445
ANASAZI Foundation offers programs for adolescents ages 12-17. New admissions are accepted continually, year-round, and scheduled by appointment. Before an applicant can be accepted for admission, the enrollment packet must be submitted and approved, and financial arrangements must be finalized.
Enrollment Process
Contact the ANASAZI Foundation admissions office at the numbers above or by e-mailing [email protected].
Complete the secure online enrollment application. ANASAZI’s clinical and medical teams will review the information and provide the admissions team with a decision regarding acceptance.
The admissions team will contact you regarding acceptance, to schedule an admission date, and to discuss financial arrangements. Families with financial hardship are encouraged to apply for a scholarship which may discount the admissions fees. Click here for financial information including financial aid.
Participants should bring 35 pairs/sets of underwear (including sports bras for females), eyeglasses/contacts (with cleaning solution), and dental retainers. Female participants should bring qty. 96 of their preferred feminine hygiene products. All other gear, equipment, and clothing items will be furnished by ANASAZI.
All medications must be approved by ANASAZI’s medical staff prior to enrollment. If approved for administration on the trail, all medications (whether prescribed or over-the-counter) must be provided with physician’s orders as outlined in the enrollment application. Click Here to review ANASAZI’s medication policy.
High school credits are available to YoungWalkers who complete the ANASAZI walking. These credits may be of benefit to YoungWalkers who leave school temporarily to come to ANASAZI. ANASAZI’s academic program blends outdoor educational instruction with a traditional curriculum. ANASAZI has selected Northridge Learning Center as its curriculum provider.
Each area is treated experientially and evaluated through verbal and written exercises. The experiential vehicle of living and walking on the land helps enhance the student’s ability to retain the information learned for use in subsequent academic settings.
The Academic Packet contains information for parents and guidance counselors. The packet includes information for parents as well as a child’s school. Included are: a letter introducing us to your child’s school, an overview of the academic program, our course descriptions, and information on accreditation.
CLICK HERE for more information regarding school credits.
Parents, guardians, or sponsors must commit to participate in a two-hour parent orientation, a one-day Anatomy of Peace workshop, weekly one-hour family counseling sessions (in person or via telephone/Skype), and their child’s DawnStar Walking (three-days/two-nights on the trail) at the completion of the program, PLUS a four-hour Family Walking of WE session following DawnStar and seven weeks of Parent Shadowing (in person or via telephone/Skype).
ANASAZI Foundation is located at 1424 S. Stapley Drive in Mesa, Arizona 85204. Airports servicing the area are Phoenix Sky Harbor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, which are each 20 minutes from the ANASAZI office.
