Environment
SUWS Youth is located on 200+ acres in the Bennett Hills of South Central Idaho, approximately two hours southeast of Boise and one hour south of Sun Valley. Situated in semi-arid terrain at 4,000 feet elevation, we experience all four seasons.
The SUWS Youth Base, located at the beginning of the property, includes an office complex, instructor residences, challenge course, training facilities, and two commissaries. Groups in the field remain in contact with Base personnel via radio 24 hours per day, and have access to shelters located throughout the desert.
Safety
Safety is a primary consideration at the SUWS Youth Program. To ensure a child's positive and safe experience, the Program implements the following precautions:
Licensed Therapeutic Staff reviews all prospective applications prior to acceptance
Highly structured program
Two Field Instructors and one Field Supervisor with no more than seven students in a group
Experienced, Quick Response Search & Rescue Teams, including EMTs and Wilderness First Responders
Groups have 24-hour access to base facility
Quick access to field for rescue/evacuation
SUWS is located 10 Miles from Medical Facilities
24 Hour Access to Consulting Physician, Registered Nurse & Nutritionist
LifeFlight Emergency Service Available