“Something about the trip changed me. It opened my horizons, and ultimately changed the trajectory of my life.”

— Lorenza

Together, We’re Casting Hope.

Through life-affirming programming, our goal is to help children of abuse and neglect become healed, successful, independent adults with a healthy sense of who they are—Imago Dei, made in the image of God.

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On River Time campers at The Lodge at Palisades Creek in Irwin Idaho getting ready to go fly fishing
Bald Eagle on the Snake River Idaho
Boy holding fish he caught fly fishing on the Snake River in Idaho
Waterfall on the Snake River near Irwin, Idaho
Cabin at The Lodge at Palisades Creek in Irwin, Idaho on the Snake River - home to On River Time camp
On River Time campers fly fishing on the Snake River
On River Time camp at The Lodge at Palisades Creek, some kids sitting in the grass while others are playing.
Girl holding Rainbow Trout she caught while fly fishing with On River Time camp on the Snake River in Irwin, Idaho
Teaching a girl how to cast fly fishing on the Snake River with On River Time nonprofit
On River Time board member and camper fly fishing on the Snake River in Idaho
On River Time campers looking through binoculars for wildlife in the Grand Tetons
On River Time campers gathered around the campfire, "Throwing Our Fears Into the Fire" at The Lodge at Palisades Creek in Irwin, Idaho
On River Time campers and guide in a drift boat on the Snake River
On River Time campers from Big Oak Ranch and Palmer Home pose for a picture in the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole Wyoming
Girl with brown trout on Snake River fly fishing
On River Time cabin entrance at The Lodge at Palisades Creek
On River Time Campers gathered around the campfire, laughing at The Lodge at Palisades Creek
On River Time cabin at The Lodge at Palisades Creek in Irwin, Idaho
Girl standing by Jenny Lake in the Grand Tetons with On River Time camp
Three girls smiling while at On River Time camp
On River Time campers from Big Oak Ranch pose in front of Jenny Lake at Grand Tetons
Kids from On River Time camp looking at wildlife at the Grand Tetons, in a open roof van with Teton Science School
Two girls smiling holding a large brown trout they caught fly fishing on the Snake River with On River Time nonprofit
Boy smiling in front of beautiful waterfall on the Snake River, with On River Time nonprofit
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On River Time
“Fish On!” Camp

Where it all began. On River Time’s “Fish On!" camp is designed to create a dramatic pivot in a teen's life. For a child who has a history of abuse and neglect, it’s an opportunity to create new, positive memories and affirm their worth. Hosted at The Lodge at Palisades Creek, an Orvis endorsed fly fishing lodge in Irwin, Idaho, the camp includes two full days of fly fishing on the Snake River, whitewater rafting, a day trip to the Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as well as reflective moments to help them heal from their past.

Our founder, Steve Davis, found healing from his own abusive past while fly fishing on the Snake River. We all have ‘moments’ that helped set us on our path. For a child who carries tragic memories of abuse, neglect, and abandonment, the “moments” in their lives are painful. At On River Time, we seek to create new moments, new positive memories to help them understand they have worth and aren’t defined by their past.

SOAR students from Big Oak Ranch’s Ascend program visit Earthborn Pottery with On River Time

SOAR students from Big Oak Ranch’s Ascend program visit Earthborn Pottery with On River Time

SOAR

Success, Opportunity, Attitude, and Resilience. Those are the key elements of SOAR, our Life Skills curriculum for the young adults who have aged out of their children’s homes and are now freshman and sophomores in college. The ‘little things’ aren’t so little. Through our SOAR program, we focus on teaching the ’soft skills’ that can lead to success in life. From job interview skills, to resume writing, communication skills, and even etiquette, our goal is to help ‘pack their toolkits’ and give these young adults every opportunity for success in life.

SOAR students are invited to participate in a weekend retreat, “Stay and SOAR” that combines instruction with a camp experience. Each year we serve around 100 students who are choosing to continue their education through our SOAR programming.

Scholarship presentation dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse with students from Big Oak Ranch

Scholarship presentation dinner at Perry’s Steakhouse with students from Big Oak Ranch

Scholarships

We love to see our student’s grow into successful, young adults. With your help, we can help them access education opportunities  they would have never dreamed possible. Every year On River Time provides college and career scholarships to the high school graduates of the children’s homes we serve. As of 2023, On River Time has presented 58 scholarships to graduating seniors.

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