You might be asking yourself, "how does this all work and why is it significant to me and my child?" Well you have just asked our first and most common FAQ. Below you will find answers to some questions that we have answered over the years. However if you do not see an answer to a question, please shoot Larry an email or give him a call.
- What is your staff to client ratio? During awake hours we are at least 1:4 and at night we have 1 awake staff for every 20 youth
- Do you use pain techniques to manage my son's behavior? Absolutely NOT!
- What is your expected length of stay? We anticipate 12 months but that is really up to the youth and family and their progress.
- Are you private? Yes we are privately owned and operated.
- How much does it cost? We charge $300 per day, a rate that we feel is competitive with the level of service we provide and the uniqueness of our program.
- What do you use for behavioral management? We use a combination of a level system, breathers, time outs, and manual restraints through a nationally recognized program (only if the youth poses an eminent threat to themselves, others, or significant property damage).
- How's the fishing? The fishing is great, spinners work great for the trout but what we are most excited about is the fly fishing. Every youth will have an opportunity to learn how to tie their own flies, make their own fly rod, and learn how to fly fish, we know you're jealous!
- Why Daybreak Canyon? We believe that we offer a unique program. We believe the focus on our 5 Pillars of Self, Family, Community, Conservation, and Spirituality is unique but is all encompassing. We also feel that our international service and conservation emphasis is unique to us alone. We believe that Daybreak Canyon can help the right families and also create lasting memories and experiences!
- Are you really "green"? It depends on what you mean. If you mean are we committed to operating a socially responsible business and doing everything we can to conserve and protect the environment, then yes!
- Is there a waiting list? Right now no, however due to our unique program and our small size we are anticipating that we will fill up soon. We have a rolling admission policy and can admit youth at any time. After that admission will be based on our waiting list.
- What is your commitment to our son's privacy? We take privacy seriously! Our location is ideal for a youth that needs to be out of the public or paparazzi's eyes or camera lens. Our staff are trained on how to protect the youth we serve and will take every legal measure possible to protect a youth's safety and identity
- Can we golf at the golf course? Well if you want to have a individual meeting with Larry, that is your best bet!