SUWS Programs

SUWS Programs
911 Preacher Creek Rd
Shoshone, Idaho 83352
http://www.suws.com

Program Description

The SUWS Adolescent Program is based on a search and rescue metaphor. We know that human beings need and want to contribute to a larger cause. At SUWS the search and rescue metaphor is the vehicle by which this is accomplished. From learning primitive-living skills to basic orienteering and first-aid techniques, students are personally challenged. In the midst of giving themselves, they find themselves.

The search and rescue curriculum includes first aid, map and compass use, and team response to emergencies. It is not our intent to train troubled teens to be search and rescue professionals, but rather to allow them to discover their inner strengths and value by becoming essential, functioning members of a team.

SUWS utilizes a phase system for the students that is designed to be challenging and rewarding. Each phase builds on the students learning more about themselves and becoming more independent.

SUWS Youth is among the oldest outdoor experiential programs in the country. Founded in 1981, we have been providing guidance and support to children and their families for more than 25 years. The SUWS Youth Program is a 28-day minimum, outdoor experiential program addressing the needs of struggling youth between the ages of 11-13 who are demonstrating negative behaviors and unhealthy coping patterns. For the younger adolescent, the youth wilderness program provides a challenging and rewarding experience that gives each child a positive foundation for future growth. Opportunities for building confidence, problem-solving, and tangible success are provided to each student. Emphasis is placed on positive peer influence and leadership. Parents are given hands-on experience to address behavior patterns, gain new resources, and see their child as a person capable of change and success.