Lakeside Academy

Lakeside Academy Lakeside Academy is a Christian, therapeutic boarding school for teen boys located in Buffalo, MN.

Lakeside Academy is a Christian Behavior and Recovery Center for boys aged 13-18 years, who are heading down the wrong path due to substance use, anger management, and other behavioral issues. We are committed to helping troubled teen boys who are heading down the wrong path. We have a safe and affordable camp environment for teens who are struggling with anger management, behavioral issues and/or addictions. We are built on a foundation of Christian faith – fostering new behaviors, character development, and helping each boy recognize who they were created to be. We do this by providing an amazing environment where they can truly feel like they belong and create new, positive relationships.

Need help for your son? Our program offers structure, counseling, and mentorship in a safe, supportive environment.Learn...
02/03/2026

Need help for your son? Our program offers structure, counseling, and mentorship in a safe, supportive environment.

Learn more at lakesideacademy.org or call us at 844-768-8336

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-cont...
02/02/2026

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Join Lakeside Academy for the first webinar in our new series:Are We Leaving Our Kids Behind? Residential SUD Treatment ...
01/30/2026

Join Lakeside Academy for the first webinar in our new series:
Are We Leaving Our Kids Behind? Residential SUD Treatment in Minnesota

Webinar: State of the State
February 17 | 11am - 1pm
Earn up to 2 CEUs

This data-driven session features a Department of Human Services “by the numbers” overview of adolescent residential SUD treatment, followed by a panel of providers and county partners exploring what the data means for access, capacity, and care across Minnesota.

Register today and be part of the conversation shaping Minnesota’s adolescent treatment continuum. https://bit.ly/3NSRioP

Get involved with Lakeside Academy in 2026!Make a real impact in the lives of teen boys in our program—whether you're he...
01/30/2026

Get involved with Lakeside Academy in 2026!

Make a real impact in the lives of teen boys in our program—whether you're helping around campus, joining Activity Days, mentoring, or sending encouraging letters. Volunteer to help with facility projects, events, or join our pen pal program.

Visit the link below to learn more.
https://boysteenchallenge.mntc.org/get-involved/

At Lakeside Academy, we help teen boys build lifelong mental wellness skills, including simple, practical mindfulness te...
01/29/2026

At Lakeside Academy, we help teen boys build lifelong mental wellness skills, including simple, practical mindfulness techniques that calm the mind, regulate emotions, and restore focus—especially during the darker winter months.

Learn more about practical mindfulness practices for teen boys at the link below.
https://boysteenchallenge.mntc.org/mindfulness

This year, 62 teens found support, structure, and hope at Lakeside Academy. We’re grateful to celebrate these lives chan...
01/27/2026

This year, 62 teens found support, structure, and hope at Lakeside Academy. We’re grateful to celebrate these lives changed—and excited to continue expanding our impact for even more teens in 2026.

Learn more about Lakeside Academy at lakesideacademy.org

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live ...
01/26/2026

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. – Galatians 2:20

One of our project-based learning activities is metal fabrication, where the students will learn to weld under close ins...
01/23/2026

One of our project-based learning activities is metal fabrication, where the students will learn to weld under close instruction and guidance.

Learn more about on-site activities at the link below.
https://boysteenchallenge.mntc.org/activities/

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus ...
01/19/2026

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. – Acts 20:24

January is Mental Wellness MonthA new year brings new opportunities to care for our mental and emotional health. At Lak...
01/15/2026

January is Mental Wellness Month

A new year brings new opportunities to care for our mental and emotional health. At Lakeside Academy, we believe mental wellness is a key part of recovery - because healing the mind is just as important as healing the body. This month, we're encouraging our community to slow down, check in, and choose healthy habits that support long-term recovery and hope.

If your son is struggling, he's not alone. Lakeside Academy is here to help him start the new year with strength.

Visit the link to get help today. https://boysteenchallenge.mntc.org/

Address

100 Garrison Avenue NE
Buffalo, MN
55313

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18447688336

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Lakeside Academy is a Christian Behavior and Recovery Center for boys aged 13-18 years who are heading down the wrong path due to substance use, anger management, and other behavioral issues. Set on 48 acres in the Buffalo, MN area, Lakeside Academy offers licensed treatment, mental health and other counseling services, and on-site educating including conventional, online, and project based learning – all in a camp environment. We are committed to helping troubled teen boys who are heading down the wrong path. We have a safe and affordable camp environment for teens who are struggling with anger management, behavioral issues and/or addictions. We are built on a foundation of Christian faith – fostering new behaviors, character development, and helping each boy recognize who they were created to be. We do this by providing an amazing environment where they can truly feel like they belong and create new, positive relationships.