Our Story
Where adventure meets the Gospel, a Christ-centered summer camp that turns the wilderness into a classroom for faith, resilience, and lasting growth.
Origin Story
After BYU-Idaho discontinued AFY in 2017, the former AFY leadership who went on to found OFY saw a void in Gospel-centric programs for teens. Having directed AFY firsthand, they understood the impact of a program built on experiential education and the power of adventure, principles they felt were rarely used to teach the Gospel.
Determined to continue working with youth in the outdoors while building their faith, they created OFY.
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Our Camp
OFY is a five-day outdoor adventure camp near Rexburg, Idaho that pairs powerful Gospel principles with real adventure, helping youth ages 11–18 build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and a stronger testimony of Jesus Christ.
What Drives Us
OFY pairs experiential education with the power of the outdoors and adventure to teach Gospel principles. Instead of a classroom, learning happens through real challenges, team-building on the high ropes course, navigating white water together, Christ-centered leadership training in the field, and question-based discussions that draw Gospel comparisons from each day's adventures. Daily scripture study, devotionals, group testimony moments, and fireside discussions weave throughout, deepening what teens experience hands-on.
To provide defining moments in the wilderness that spark lasting spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental growth in the lives of teens, equipping them with the faith, resilience, and confidence they need to navigate life's challenges long after they leave camp.
The Experience
Each week is filled with a balance of fun and spiritual activities, including white water rafting, arrow tag, high ropes courses, OFY's Epic Mountain slip 'n slide, and tomahawk throwing. These aren't just activities, they're the moments where confidence is built, friendships are forged, and Gospel lessons take root in ways a classroom never could.
Teens leave with stories they'll tell for years and a testimony strengthened by the trail behind them.
Registration for the 2027 camp opens in November 2026
"While OFY, AFY and EFY share many of the same beliefs, standards, goals, and objectives, OFY is an independent program run by the non-profit organization, Teton Experience. OFY is not affiliated with AFY, EFY, BYU, BYU-Idaho or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prayer and scripture study are important parts of OFY. The Gospel of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints will be taught throughout the week. All are welcome to attend."