PROGRAMS

Lost Harbor House’s programs have been developed to encourage the student to cope with everyday life issues. Students typically rise between 7:00 and 7:15am. House Jobs, Breakfast, and Classes are essential elements of the program as well as discipleship training during an average day. Secondary education is provided in all Lost Harbor Institute programs. The Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) gives high school students who are Minnesota residents the opportunity to take courses at colleges and universities... Post-Secondary Enrollment Option There is generally very little free or unsupervised time as this has been found to be a hindrance to the successful progress of the student. Three healthy meals are provided throughout the day and students are provided a variety of work assignments to complete. This full day of activity normally ends between 10:00 and 10:30pm. In the early phase of the program, several studies of the Lost Harbor House’s curriculum, Group Studies for Independent Living Skills are taught. These cover many of the basic issues regarding Living Skills, basic Community living, and character development. Personal Studies from Treatment Plans may also be used to influence specific issues in the individual.
   
► Independent Living Skills Classes: will be but not limited to:
   
  Attitudes
 What are attitudes? How do we develop new attitudes? What is the right attitude to have when being criticized or corrected?
   
  Anger & Personal Rights
This valuable guide teaches practical methods for conquering this potentially life-controlling problem.
   
  Growing Through Failure
What causes failure?
   
  Personal Relationships with Others
While reading this book, individuals will learn the most effective ways to communicate with those around them, and the keys for unlocking the door to more intimate relationships.
   
► Lost Harbor Institute Classes: will be but not limited to:
   
  Carpentry
Using skill and craftsmanship, carpenters construct, install, erect and repair structures.
   
  Cooking
Discuss and demonstrate cooking techniques and storage principles for maximum retention of nutrients storage, how to save money and eat healthy when buying food.
   
  Painting
Designed to introduce students to techniques for interior & exterior home painting. This class will help them to discover new ways of understanding the creative process and the basic skills necessary for painting.
   
  Welding
This course teaches students identification and MIG welding equipment, joint design, ... welding terms and safety procedures.
   
  Boat motor repair
Recent studies show that roughly 85% of the time, the reason a boat/motor is in need of repair, is due to the motor needing attention vs. about 15% of problems having to do with the boat. With this course You must be able to diagnose problems as well as replace parts.
   
  Fiberglass
In the harsh marine environment fiberglass finishes have proven to be durable and easy to maintain. Some basic maintenance is the key to a long lasting, new boat looking shine. Unsealed and dirty fiberglass will absorb dirt and other contaminants if not properly cared for.