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Clinicare Wyalusing Academy

Clinicare Wyalusing Academy

Clinicare Wyalusing Academy

Clinicare Wyalusing Academy

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Virtual Tour of Wyalusing Academy

The Wyalusing Academy opened in 1969 as a Residential Treatment Facility. The facility, originally a Catholic High School for girls, is located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on seventeen acres in a quiet residential area overlooking the Mississippi river.

The three story brick structure, with a capacity of 105 residents, has classroom and offices located on the main floor and basement level and living units on the second and third floors. The living units are dormitory style and each unit has its own TV/Lounge area, game room and kitchen.

Educational Facilities:
Wyalusing Academy school day is composed of two half days. Residents receive three hours of individualized academic instruction. The low teacher to student ratio assures that residents are given the necessary attention needed to be successful in a school setting.The remaining three hours the residents will receive vocational instruction. The areas of Vocational Training may include:

     • Family Consumer Education
     • Food Service
     • Business Education
     • Independent Living Skills
     • Art
     • Auto Shop
     • Cosmetology/Barbering
     • Landscaping
     • Construction Trades

Auto Shop is designed to simulate a typical service station repair shop. Residents are instructed on the components of vehicle maintenance and repair.

Residents in Food Service learn to operate the dishwashing machine, wash pots and pans, perform cleaning tasks and identify equipment. In Food Service II residents are trained in quantity food preparation, baking techniques and large equipment operation. Residents who successfully complete this program are eligible for employment in the food service industry.

Living Units:
Each living unit at Wyalusing Academy is unique. The dormitory style units are designed around the type of resident it will be serving. Every resident has their own single room, closet, desk and bulletin board. Units also include a TV/Lounge area where residents can gather for group discussions or to simply relax.

Activity Areas:
Wyalusing Academy's recreation program coordinates on-grounds as well as off-grounds activities. Located on seventeen acres the academy grounds include a outdoor basketball/tennis court, mini golf course, par course, bocce ball and softball diamond. The fitness room includes a universal weight machine, exercise bicycle, treadmill, elliptical and stairmaster machines. There is a video room with games, karaoke and dart board in this area.