Student Life

At the heart of Wy’East Mountain Academy is a community built on connection, leadership, accountability, and personal growth. Our residential program extends learning beyond the classroom and the mountain, providing a supportive environment where students develop independence, responsibility, and lifelong relationships. Guided by dedicated residential staff, students learn the importance of shared living, maintaining clean and respectful cabin spaces, personal accountability, and being positive members of a community.

Weekend Activities

Wy'East Mountain Academy is located just outside of Portland, Oregon. Students have the opportunity to experience what the metropolitan has to offer. In addition to rest and recovery, students have exciting off campus weekend activities.

Students also attend one volunteer event each semester. Our students work with Portland Parks and Recreation, Oregon Special Olympics, SnowDays, Oral Hull Foundation, and more.

Weekend Activity Examples

Deschutes River Rafting

Bungee Jumping

NBA Blazers Games

K1 Speedway

MLS Timbers and NWSL Portland Thorns Games

NHL Minor League Winterhawk’s Games

Rock Climbing

Waterfall Hikes

Museums

Top Golf

Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center

And much, much more…

Group of eight children on a wooden bridge in front of a waterfall in a forest.

Five boys standing arm in arm on a sandy beach at sunset, with the ocean and colorful sky in the background.

Group of people standing in front of a wooden wall with large white letters spelling "S O N 3 P" inside a warehouse or store with skateboards and other equipment on shelves.

Group of teenagers with skateboards standing in a crosswalk in a brightly lit city at night, surrounded by crowds and tall colorful billboards.

Three surfers, two women and one man, walking on the beach carrying surfboards, with ocean waves and a large rock formation in the background.

Collage of three photos: the first is a close-up of a bridge's structural details, the second shows a man in a black hoodie and camouflage pants standing in front of a graffitied wall with signs, and the third depicts two young men sitting on a city

Group of teenagers standing on a beach with ocean waves, large rock formation, and cliffs in the background.

Group of young students standing in front of the University of Oregon campus building with a large yellow 'O' sign.

Person in Halloween costume as a nun with clown makeup, holding a bloody knife, standing behind a metal railing. A young person in a hoodie and jacket is standing in front, making a silly face.

A group of people, including teenagers and young adults, gathered inside a modern building observing displays behind glass, possibly in a museum or exhibition space, with emergency exit signs visible on the ceiling.

Group of people hiking on rocky terrain in front of mountain landscape with blue sky.

A group of people standing outside the Public Market Center in an urban area on a sunny day. There are seven individuals in the foreground, with a large red and white sign reading "Public Market Center" and a clock showing approximately 11:10 in the

Five young people stand in front of a white picket fence near a large body of water with a cloudy sky overhead. They are dressed casually, some in hoodies and jeans, posing for a group photo.

A group of young people sitting in a line against trees, holding plates and eating food at a camping site with tents and parked cars in the background.

A group of people hiking on a trail in a lush, foggy forest with tall trees and ferns.

Group of six young men sitting around an outdoor table at a restaurant, eating takeout food, in a parking lot at night, with cars and storefronts visible in the background.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

A leadership course designed to give students the opportunity to represent the student body, contribute to the improvement of campus life through activities and projects, host our end-of-year fundraiser, and attend local, state, and federal government outings.

RAIL JAM FUNDRAISER

Point Person Program

The Point Person Program pairs each cabin with a residential staff member who provides students with regular opportunities to connect with their peers, build healthy habits, and talk through challenges in a supportive environment. These weekly meet ups may include group discussions, reflection activities, wellness and recovery sessions, and team-building exercises.

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