The power of blueFire’s wilderness program lies in immersing clients in the wilderness setting to interrupt the pattern of negative behaviors, inspire a true desire for lifestyle change and identify a complete plan for long-term success. All skills and activities taught at blueFire wilderness program promote transferable skills, whether the confidence and self-awareness gained as one tries new activities or the acute awareness gained from setting and achieving goals.

Our clients didn’t get to this point overnight and changes don’t occur overnight either. There are incredible benefits in changing the environment and offering an exciting wilderness experience to create real, lasting change in only a few short months. We guide teens to discover what is at their core – their hopes, their dreams, their abilities, their beliefs and how to overcome their challenges.

We work in concert with parents and involved professionals to determine the most appropriate plan for long-term progress. As part of this family systems approach, parents participate in a multi-day family workshop where they will witness their child’s successes and address behavioral progress and ongoing concerns within the parent-child relationship. Preparing for the transition from blueFire wilderness program is a vital emphasis of treatment.