| Silverado Boys Ranch |
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![]() Entrance to SBR The foundation of our program is built upon three core principles: work, love, and play. These core principles are integrated into every aspect of our program. Staff are encouraged to maintain their own healthy life balance in these three areas; doing so they become strong role models for the boys and for the families we serve. We emphasize a positive peer environment to assist boys in developing supportive social interactions through teamwork and shared responsibility. The program allows boys to look inward for hidden strengths and self-confidence. ![]() Bryce Canyon Every day boys are engaged in some type of outdoor experience, whether it be daily chores, building fences, or hiking in the mountains. We believe that the combination of work, love, and play in a rustic and beautiful setting allows boys to heal and to grow into resilient young men. |
"Silverado is a place where our son could learn about himself and explore his challenges with the support of an entire community, including his counselors, teachers, supervisors, and peers. The staff members show genuine concern for the well-being of every boy and make sincere, constructive efforts to build a family environment. Silverado’s philosophy of work, love, and play as well as its emphasis on connecting students with nature within very special settings were all factors of our placement decision for our son."
"The natural beauty and outdoor activities coupled with the fine academics and warm and caring staff made Silverado a natural and healthy choice for our son and for us."
"We did know where to turn for help… Silverado saved his life and gave us back our “real” son."
"The tremendous passion, commitment, and love the SBR staff demonstrate to our boys is evidenced daily through their core principles of work, love, and play. I now see they are setting the stage for our son to become a man, and are helping us become the parents we need to be for our son."
"The balance of academics and therapy in a family atmosphere has had a great impact on our son and our family"
"We sent our son of to wilderness an angry young boy, and he returned from Silverado a calm young man. What a difference the right environment makes. Thanks Silverado!"
" We can sleep at night knowing that at every level of care--from the therapists and teachers to the administration and support staff--Silverado provides a safe, nurturing haven for our son. In a short amount of time, our son's performance and attitude toward school, his relationships, and everyday functioning have greatly improved. The standards are high here, and the T.R.U.S.T. level system works!"
"The Staff at SBR is a very loving and supportive group of people, NOT only to my Son, but also to our whole family."
"The caring and sensitivity of the staff impressed us enormously. It was clear to us that staff had made the effort to engage our Son, and that they Knew him. This made us feel more comfortable knowing our son was living in a warm personal environment."
"The loving nurturing environment at SBR has been helping my son to mature and heal."
"Therapy at Silverado occurs in real-time, with any of the staff at any time. Even more, it occurs as part of a natural, healthy relationship. We're excited to see the progress our son has made in only a few short months in this environment."
"The Staff at SBR has exceeded our expectations in both their professionalism and knowledge while working with our son."