The Academy at Swift River is 20 miles from the Five College Area: The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Smith College, Mount Holyoke, Amherst College and Hampshire College. In the Pioneer Valley, The Berkshires are also home to Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, The Berkshire Theater Festival, The Williamstown Theater Festival, The Clark Art Museum, The Norman Rockwell Museum and the Shaker Village. Having these cultural resources all within 30 minutes of the school provides endless opportunities for students and faculty.
Look closely at The Academy at Swift River therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens, and you will see more than a beautiful campus offering remarkable facilities for academics and personal growth. The committed faculty and dedicated students have created a sense of community. The therapeutic curriculum at ASR has helped to achieve national recognition as one of the top boarding schools.