What is blueFire Wilderness Therapy?
blueFire Wilderness is an outdoor therapy program for youth ages 11-28. blueFire combines clinical expertise, wilderness, and adventure therapy, providing an approach to treatment that produces long-lasting, internalized change.
Our wilderness adventure therapy helps teens and families overcome their challenges to become the best versions of themselves. We create a healing journey for families to reconnect and work together towards change.
What makes blueFire Wilderness Therapy unique?
Twice the Clinincal Therapy
Therapists are in the field with clients at least 4 days per week, with individual therapy 2 times per week and therapist-led group therapy 4 times per week.
Comprehensive Family Work
Our family systems model heals the entire family system through weekly parent therapy, consistent family therapy, skill-building workshops and seminars, and supportive parent groups.
Adventure Therapy
Challenge-by-choice guided adventures support skill-building, group bonding, and offer healthy alternatives to unhealthy home habits.
Base Camps
Heated yurts with sleeping cots and a camp offer stability in cooler months, and individual tents during the summer months build adaptability. Weekly hot showers year-round.
Weekly Equine Therapy
Clients build healthy relationship skills and learn safe nonverbal communication through certified equine therapy.
Academic Credit
blueFire Wilderness offers up to 3.5 credits for middle school and high school.
In-Field Video Technology
Families can connect through video journals and video conferencing for family therapy sessions in the field.
Safety
Physical and emotional safety is our top priority! We meet or exceed safety regulations set by the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare.
See How blueFire makes a difference for families
Family involvement is essential to healing and growth. At blueFire, we work with the entire family to create lasting change. Through weekly parent-therapist calls, family therapy sessions, and supportive parent groups, families gain the tools they need to grow together. Learn more about our family-focused approach and how we support every step of the journey.
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Who We Help
Embers | Boys 11–14
Pre- and early-adolescent boys who benefit from high structure, adult guidance, and foundational skill-building.
Sunfire | Teen Girls 13–17
Adolescents who benefit from a female-identified peer group emphasizing relational safety, emotional awareness, and identity development.
Bonfire | Boys 14–17
Adolescents who benefit from a male-identified peer group emphasizing accountability, responsibility, and experiential learning.
PulsaR | All Gender 18-28
Young adults seeking healthy change, independence, and renewed confidence. Pulsar combines adventure and traditional clinical therapy.
Testimonials
I have come light years in self-regulation. I can stay calm and remain assertive even when others are visibly anxious. I have also learned how to be a better leader, as my assertiveness has improved. This place has set me up to find my own success.
- Anonymous, Client
For me, sending my son to blueFire was a big leap of faith. It turned out much better than I could have ever hoped or imagined. I'm incredibly grateful for all of their work.
- Robert, Father
Jon is the best therapist I have ever encountered in my life. He is extremely knowledgeable, effective and is a large part of the reason for Niki’s healing. He’s a gem.
- Heather, Mother
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