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 a 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, we have implemented the following precautions:
Licensed therapeutic staff members review all prospective applications prior to acceptance.
We offer a highly structured, professionally supervised program.
Two field instructors and one field supervisor work with small groups of no more than seven students.
Experienced quick-response search & rescue teams, including EMTs and wilderness first responders, are prepared to respond whenever necessary.
Groups have 24-hour access to base facility.
Program staff members have quick access to the field for rescue/evacuation.
Medical facilities are located within 10 miles of SUWS Youth Program.
Students have 24-hour access to consulting physician, registered nurse & nutritionist.
LifeFlight emergency service is available when needed.