The Diakon Wilderness Center’s 30-Day Wilderness Challenge Program offers the elements necessary to capture the attention of youths who need to stabilize their behavior or regain focus before more intensive services are needed.

Far from televisions, cell phones, and the Internet, this adventure-based, short-term intervention delivers an experience participants will long remember and draw from.

The Wilderness Challenge Program operates year-round, requiring youths to live outdoors and successfully complete challenging physical and emotional activities in Mother Nature’s classroom. Working with specially trained staff for their entire experience, up to 10 youths in each group share responsibilities, learn problem-solving and communication skills, and overcome fears as they create a foundation for their successful return to home and community.

To learn more or to make a referral, click any of our helpful links:

• How the Challenge program works—and helps
• Upcoming Wilderness Challenge course dates
• Referrals