In many years of working with youth, I can honestly say that I have never met a “bad kid.” I have met many troubled boys who needed help. They may have appeared angry and their behavior may have been out of control, but every young person that I have worked with has had goodness inside of him.
Our program provides a place for families to get help for their troubled child when all else has failed. We provide a structured but adventure-filled environment, a loving Christian atmosphere, and expert intervention for behavioral issues and addictions. By God’s grace, we have seen even the most oppositional and troubled boys transform their lives and become young men of character and integrity.
We work hard to make sure that our program offers highly skilled and certified services, especially when it comes to addiction treatment and therapy. We’ve recently been awarded CARF Certification, which is one of the most difficult accreditation services for therapeutic programs. They check everything we do therapeutically and hold us to the highest of standards. 
Our educational program is accredited by AdvancED, the largest school accreditation service. Also, our addiction treatment side is now accredited through LegitScript. It is an ongoing checking service used by the major search engines to make sure that the addiction treatment services we offer are legitimate.
I am so proud to be a part of a program that puts excellence first, as it helps young people work through their confusion and learn to make positive choices in their lives. Some of my best friends and most amazing people I know were once residents here. I feel honored to have been a part of helping them transform their lives.
Darren Reynolds, MA
Executive Director
We value education and academic success, considering it key to long-term life success. Most of our staff have advanced degrees. Many of the students who come here lack sufficient high school credit to obtain their diplomas in a timely manner, but we help them get caught up and even to retake classes for a higher GPA. Every boy on campus is taught and tutored several hours each day. Our disciplined and structured approach to learning, with individualized academic goals and progress, helps the boys get back on track with their education and our courses are fully accredited and transferrable.
Our outdoor adventure program is second to none. Our students have regular opportunities to experience fun and challenging indoor and outdoor physical activities. Students enjoy camping, backpacking, rappelling, canoeing, and spelunking (cave exploration). They are challenged physically and learn the importance of goals and perseverance.
Former President
“Teen Challenge gives our kids something to live for – a relationship with God, a healthy self-esteem, and a direction in their lives that finally leads somewhere.”
Former Attorney General
“Teen Challenge changes the world one person at a time.”
Founder, Prison Fellowship
“The Teen Challenge program succeeds when all of the government programs have failed.”
Television Personality
“In my opinion, Teen Challenge is doing the best all-around job of providing the kids with something meaningful in their lives. And that’s what they all need.”
Former US Drug Czar
“Of all the programs reported to the Commission, the most successful is the program conducted by Teen Challenge.”
Past Director, AT&T Corporation
“Teen Challenge is one of the most successful programs in our country.”
Darren Reynolds, MA, is a tireless innovator and team-builder. He has worked with troubled youth for nearly 30 years. He became the Executive Director of Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch in 1996. He holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
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