While I know there are a lot of bad memories from that time in our lives I also met some amazing people and I would love to find out where life has taken you. Memories of my bunk mate losing his fucking mind and trying to kill himself. My friends were Jeremy Witmer, Thom Carhart, Mike DeAlba, Eric Henderson, Chris Gueiterz (i totally spelled that wrong), Travis Hanson, James Westlund, James Boatright, Chris Miller, Jim Oetter and many others whose names escape me. They only cared about money. Called my mom and told her that I love her and I am safe and dont want her to worry about me. Im sure a couple men still think of me with enmity as I do for those who were above me. Im from Florida so I didnt go out there with any warm clothes.so I believe my mom sent her like 300 bucks to buy me a jacket. And get this those same three friends that were doing all those same things I was doing are doing 10 times better in life that I am doing today. Remember Eric Sweptston? Mike Terry and his brother Matt had made some comments that I might have an accident. I always felt cheated out of that time of life I missed, that life they often preached was over because we had ruined it (self affirming prophecies and pseudo self help jargon) but I am blessed for the perspective it gives on how short life is. Spring Creek Academy Transcripts | Parchment - College admissions Thank god I was in wisdom but our cabin was the shittiest. Staff worked us like slave labor chopping down trees. I remember being IN LOVE with you (the Alaska comment reminded me!!) His wife was hot though. My Dad had lied to mehe said I was going to music school and then surprise: I got abducted by two Samoan guys in an airport in Reno, and I had no idea what was happening or where I was headed. I enjoyed reading through all of these comments because it has been a long time since I have connected with the memories of this place. Admin of this site, thank you! I remember the cowboy and really cool guy that called us his cockroachs. The cool kids in my neighborhood to hang out with.. And within 5 months of being home i was doing drugs and pregnant and getting into physical fights with my mother. I had one of my best friends from 9 years old tell me about 6 months ago that I didnt come back from that place the same. I was Jakes closest friend there and I tried to convince him not to run because I knew he wouldnt make it we all felt the same about busting out of there. To past survives be well and good luck , Wow, 4 or 5 years before I was there. Gavin!!! The girls mother also sued them for wrongful death and neglect. I was forced to sleep in a tent with members of the opposite sex. When i went i was 17 so i only had a year to do. Dan Peart I am very happy to hear that this place is closed, but the memories from what the staff members did to me there will stay forever. After choosing out of PC3- I was pulled four months later (age 15-almost 16). I was there in 2003. Lol. There were small victories however, occasionally vicarious ones. I watched a lot of people come and go my 27 months there. Keep posting I want more stories. If anyone Remembers Brian McLaren and wouldnt mind telling me what you remember of him or of the time span he was there it would be most helpful.Thanks. These fools knocked on his door and the guy was like what the fuck do u want in a deep voice and they just apologized said they were looking for one of the students because he is missing and plane is about to take off. They picked me up in the middle of the day. Just listen to what she has to say and let her know that you are aware of the treachery of WWASPs as a business and the individuals who received a paycheck from them. Chaffin Pullan, Assistant Director of SCLA, referred to the school's association with WWASPS as "a positive relationship that initially provided . We were totally at his mercy , so what were we to do. ( A kid who came to the school the month after I did almost lost his toes to frostbite. We could all make millions . They threatened to send me to a facility in Mexico or Jamaica where there are even less regulations. So happy that place was shut down. Anyway, I just started his book because I have a little cousin well call D he is 11 years old and showing signs of being a sociopath. It was a bad experience because I learned to see the good side of otherwise evil people and empathize which has cost me a lot, but it also taught me to not be afraid of bullies. has any of those in excel 01-02 heard from goddfree? Spring Creek Lodge Academy: Behavioral Modifcation Camp in MONTANA Im pretty sure you could have ate steak and went to the movies on your own free will whenever you wanted in the free world Im a lil dumbfounded by your explanation of this place. No wonder you enjoyed your time there. Chaffin Pullan first worked for WWASP at Cross Creek in 1991 and 1992. Just brutal. I hope that Montana is more caring of these youth than Utah has been. Raise awareness of the true nature of WWASP Programs, to advocate for those still being held in Troubled Teen programs, and to provide validation and support to survivors of WWASP programs. Gabe, wow man. Shoveling snow, I should say making paths through the 4 snow. It was attached to another dorm by a door, but we werent allowed to talk to the girls living there. PDF Canyon View Park/Spring Creek Lodge - Fornits I did keep my promise and removed her before she completed the program. They are arguing then the girl brakes free, runs and jumps onto the back of my truck as I slowly speed up. In this post, we will go over the certified pretrial transcript which was cause for much speculation during the hearing for a new trial. Im glad you got so much outta of this place bro. Try to put me in the hobbit now. I believe this is why everything starts to become a blurr after a while. What!!! I live in Seattle, WA Im wondering if anyone might possibly, serendipitously know of a good psychologist in the Seattle area, I would be eternally grateful I was in dignity then Focus, then respect when I was sent back. You should head over to the kiss wwasps ass forums. I remember 18 year old activities to Mizzula, MT to the King Buffet and a movie afterwards. When I see Bill Gates I cant help but to think of Steve Cawdrey Same build maybe. I couldnt take it. I was the only guy there from Alaska. some life skills courses, trade courses. Grant I gave you those tats and I drove that van into the store hit me up. I had blacked out a lot of what happened there during my stay. Mike, Im pretty sure I was there with you. The desert was called Survivor and next was to come Challenger. This girl got up and told us all while crying that her step father was raping her for a long time and she thinks her little sister too and she told her mom but her mom didnt want to hear it and she arrived at the school shortly after. Its crazyIm 34 nowand still, I remember these things. I was there in 2004 2005. PERIOD. For every story that made it out of thereevery injustice exposed that the children experienced, there are a hundred more that were never told. I packed a few books for the road and got into a car with two ex-cops. We were the original group of kids that started that place. Currently, Cameron runs the Riverview program which is a summer camp with its dorms located on the old Cross Creek Manor property. He was a wild son of a bitch, but a sweet guy. I kept in touch with Henry a bit. I was in SCL for 22 months from 2001 to 2003. These folks eventually kicked me out, wanna know where they sent me? Spring Creek Lodge Academy - Wikipedia Spring Creek Lodge Academy Coordinates: 47.771N 115.4577W Spring Creek Lodge Academy was a boarding school located in Thompson Falls, Montana. WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its been years since Ive even thought about this. Quick synopsis: Last Monday we got to work and on our work radio we were told to be on the lookout for a missing girl. Im even getting a psych degree in six months. Parents always care and sometimes care too much, that will never change. if you were sitting on lower levels for a couple years like i was YOU WERE DOING TIME. Lot of names I cant remember, but can see their faces. Not to change my behavior for the better. Dan Peart, Robert Litchfield's brother-in-law served as Vice President [of what is unknown to . I hope he hires a lawyer soon. This place was a bloody joke, love is how you show guidence and parenting. looking back the place cracks me up. Im sorry but I cant place you. So yes I was a pain im sure. I wish I had the parenting knowledge I have now before I sent her to Spring Creek. We who were there knowand it will never go away. Hey buddy, long long time huh? Jake was the guy that told me: uh you wont make it if you run unless you want to hide under a truck for six months. My name is Jessica I was in Serenity feoom 2003 to 2004. It definitely messed with me in a big way. Shit man. He probably wont remember me, but I remember him as he was assigned to my family a lot. When I first arrived it felt like military walking around heel toe not being able to talk or even look at certain people. Theyd even use former Tranquility Bay students to put on the phone where we were made to talk other parents into agreeing to transfer their kids thereinto a far worse program than they were already in. But Thirteen was the wrong move. My god its insane to see the talk to this day continue. Jay with the dish bowl chest. I remember some really young kid.. cant remember his name. Peace out, as Zach would say! Just wanted to share get back to me. I was in and out of worksheets/intervention from walking opposite direction as my (courage)family group on purpose to always keep the staff on their toes I guess you cn say I have a problem walking a straight line with others? Anyone knows Jet or Scott Snijder? I have apologized to her but not sure she really forgives me. Chaffin nor Dana didnt have the balls to drop me from lvl 6 when they found out about the rampant cheat in their successful school program. The reinforcement system was not logical- it mainly made us believe wed never get out. Anon, Undated The place was crazy for sure and did my share of time in worksheets and whatever the hell that place was where you had to lay on the concrete all day.. but honestly I didnt think it was life scarring. Before I left, Karlye and I were working on goals. We both made lists and crossed them off as we accomplished them. I was there from dec 05 dec 07. Damn that was a long ass run through a dark ass forest Didnt make it down the hill until sun started coming up. i wish you all good luck and lots off love. We were denied simple foods and forced to build snares to catch rodents for food. None of us did, but you could tell from the kids that probably should have been rewarded by there parents instead of sending them off for someone else to deal with. Did yall REEEEALLY need that 15 foot high pile of rocks moved to left ten feet? Its been a long time, but it would be nice to make life a little worse for the sycophantic freaks that ran that place and all the others. Tom, you had to be one of those stick in the ass junior staff. He never talks about what happened there. Wow thats weird, whats that connection? http://www.utahriverview.com/ Call it Jargon if you want, but there really are 2 types of people in this World, Givers and Takers, and there is no Wrong or Right, just Things that Work, and Things that Dont. Finally , stinking to all high heavens we came outta the desert all lean and hungry. please email me at ms.stephanielhudson@yahoo.com I will tell you everything i rememeber. Sorry about your luck, Mr. Mike. Spring Creek Lodge Academy was a boarding school located in Thompson Falls, Montana. I ran away and did most of the things I did to survive and forget my life. Her mother would be scared shitless if she knew what possible dangers were out here. My brother and I were there in 1998 to 1999. And for that I am accountable. i do not know your husband and i didnt went too this place but i had a similar experience elsewhere in europe when i was a teen. I think I remember Chelsea. You fuckers were the worst! Hugged, laughed and cried. Hello!!!!! I would love to see much of the staff I remember, Mike Needham, Mike Tarry, Dan (the former Marine), Miss Lee, Mr. Donaldson, Miss Amy and again many others whose names not remembered but faces well known.I was there for the Bigfoot (Red) vs Bear (Blue) months. I adored many of those kids. I did not attend this school and Im very thankful for that. I was in respect with you. I remember Jenna, illiona,Jennifer My madanname Wilson. Hey Billy, its James from those early daysI think we were in Brightway together and took the same van trip from Utah to Montana. he said he was an ex alcholic and talk about bringing home to work with you. Whats up buddy, Courage was formed after I had arrived in that hell hole. The little kid you remember was Cliff Miller, and there was Cody Bradford. and helped me put my pack together. The staff only fuck with you if you give them a reason to I had support staff called on me 500+ times and never once had to get put on the ground, like I said earlier I would walk away on my own lol and would just verbally talk shit never showed aggression where the staff felt I would attack. I hope Chaffin and Cameron get what they deserve. I saw both of them beat kids up and both of them gave me the creeps. If you would participate in our goal of shutting these places down for good, you will be helping your daughter and thousands more like her. Helped others escape. Please feel free to contact me at keelingkasey@gmail.com. I sort of learned how to play the game in my own way, but my friends had a much harder time than I did, I think. Nick I was there the same time. I dont see that as an excuse for doing what he did if he did it, but yeah, he was screwed with like all of us. That the worst time of my life. I pulled out and raced up there. Well, I cant believe Im reading this as I sit here with my wife remembering the horror stories. I told people to keep and eye on her. Its really disheartening to hear about the shared hopelessness we all felt. What was the name of that little room where you went during the day to avoid school? Yeah, Hey I was there from 1998 to 2001 Asian kid who dont speak much English at time, anyone remembers me ? In one place, request transcripts, store them securely and send official transcripts to any destination worldwide. I heard a rumor that they couldnt restrain you if you were naked, so I tried it. It was really something special to meet Zach many years later in my 20s and talk about that genesis family we were in. so i through a big old cussin fit aimed at the chicken shit color changin junior staff and then got thrown out by junior staff staff mike i think his name was. What is their to do to be active in lawsuits? I was there from 1998 to 2000. Why? Please drop a line after you do! I am sure since our moms hit it off and we kept in contact for a while after getting out. One by one they were participating in the program due to fear of their parents threats of leaving them there.