Boys Home of Virginia: A Structured Residential School in Beautiful Covington, VA
Now enrolling grades 6 to 12
Boys Home of Virginia: A Structured Residential School in Beautiful Covington, VA
Now enrolling grades 6 to 12
Empowering Young Men Through Education, Mentorship, and Character Development in Virginia
We know you’re searching for answers. As one of Virginia’s leading nonprofit residential programs for young males (grades 6-12), Boys Home understands the challenges of wanting the very best for your son while feeling that his current environment might be limiting his potential.
Our supportive, private boarding school near Covington, VA, provides more than just education— we offer guidance, structure, and opportunities young men need during their most formative years.
Here, students find mentors who believe in them, peers who support them, and a program that helps them discover their true capabilities.
We partner with families to make this journey accessible through scholarship opportunities and financial aid, ensuring that every young man has the chance to thrive in our program, regardless of circumstances.
Your son’s future is precious, and we’re here to help guide him toward his full potential in our safe, structured environment.
Student-to-teacher ratio
Grade-level improvements in math annually
Grade-level gains in reading each year
Years of transforming young lives (since 1906)
Of students participate in community service
Our residential school for boys provides structured support through proven mentorship programs.
Located in rural Virginia, our campus offers young men a fresh start in a nurturing environment that provides the right foundation to foster growth and success.
We understand this is a significant decision.
As a nonprofit residential program, we make quality education accessible through scholarship opportunities— no family is turned away for financial reasons.
Our Virginia boarding school welcomes families from all financial backgrounds, ensuring every young man has the chance to succeed.
Our supportive residential program combines academic excellence with practical life skills training.
Through hands-on experiences and personalized attention, students develop the confidence and capabilities they need.
Our comprehensive youth programs help students overcome adversity and develop the tools for lasting success.
We believe that consistent, purposeful routines are fundamental to developing responsibility and character. Our carefully designed daily schedule provides the structure young men need to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our structured environment is designed specifically for young men with the potential to succeed who need guidance and opportunity— not intensive mental health or substance use intervention. Unlike therapeutic programs, we don’t focus on clinical treatment.
Instead, we foster resilience, independence, and leadership through:
Boys Home of Virginia differs from traditional private schools by offering a residential setting where students receive 24/7 support. With structure and support as our pillars, we equip each young man with the skills and confidence needed for a successful, stable future.
| Event | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Routine and Chores | 6:30 am | 7:30 am |
| Breakfast | 7:30 am | 8:10 am |
| School: Blocks 1-3 | 8:15 am | 11:55 am |
| Lunch | 12:00 pm | 12:45 pm |
| School: Blocks 4-5 | 12:50 pm | 2:40 pm |
| AWARES: Work Program | 3:00 pm | 4:45 pm |
| Dinner | 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Athletics | 5:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Study Hall | 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Free Time/Showers | 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Lights Out | 10:00 pm |
Teaching vital work principles through real-life experiences, developing responsibility and job skills.
We foster mutual respect, teaching young men how to value themselves and others.
Through structured routines, we instill the value of hard work and consistency.
We nurture a love of learning by encouraging natural curiosity and discovery.
We nurture a love of learning by encouraging natural curiosity and discovery.
We shape responsible young men into responsible men who contribute positively to family and society.
Our residential program near Covington, VA, goes beyond traditional residential programs for youth. Students gain practical experience through our working farm, trade programs, and outdoor activities. This hands-on approach to life skills training helps teens build confidence while developing valuable career and personal management abilities.
As one of Virginia’s established youth residential centers, we understand the power of positive peer relationships. Our students support each other through academic achievements, athletic endeavors, and daily responsibilities. This community-focused environment helps young men develop leadership skills and lasting friendships.
Since 1906, our nonprofit educational programs have helped shape successful futures. Our boarding school in rural Virginia combines time-honored values with modern educational approaches. Through our mentorship programs, young men learn from positive role models who guide them toward academic achievement, character, and life skills.
If your son needs structure, support, and a nurturing environment to thrive, Boys Home of Virginia may be the perfect place.
You’ll be contacted within 48 hours by one of our staff members to discuss your son’s needs and the next steps.
Boys Home is tuition free for all students who meet our admissions criteria. Cost is never the reason a qualified young man cannot attend.