What is OFY?
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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Their Method
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 campfire discussions weave throughout, deepening what teens experience hands-on.
Their Vision
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 Adventures
Each week is filled with a balance of fun and spiritual activities, including white water rafting, arrow tag, high ropes courses, a giant 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.
