Flying H Youth Ranch - Naches, Washington

Kevin Deesten

Our son is halfway through the program and we have seen a remarkable difference. He was having a lot of problems both socially and his view towards life. We had tried everything we could and this was his last hope and it's working. In just 10 months he is well on his way to being a good citizen in society and a person he likes to be. The skills gained by hard work and lessons learned, transformed him form suicidal, and jail bound to a bright light for his peers.
If you feel lost with your son, I encourage you to look at Flying H.

Brant Baron

My nephew attended this life-changing program. The Biblical-centered teaching and practical skills learned during his time there have helped him find his identity in Christ and he is a new (young) man. Great staff and program!

Alex Halaj

I was there in 1996, some good staff and some not so good staff. We were forced to watch a dog get neutered with a pocket knife as a warning not to flirt with the ranch staff daughters. We did work crew daily from sun up to sun down, did all the dishes, cleaned the lodge, stoked the steam boiler, renovated the bunks and school as well. I guess it helped me get out of my environment for a year but that's about it.

carol emberson

Our son went to Flying H many years ago and I cannot stress how horrible this place was. There was little to no supervision; they sent the boys (12 of them) out into the wilderness to play a paintball game. The boys beat our son up requiring him to go to the hospital for two different surgeries (and during the fight, not one teacher was around. They withheld medical treatment for our son (gave him tylenol) and didn't take him to the hospital for a couple of days. He broke his arm (sheared of the radial head of his humerus) and tore the lateral collateral ligament. Unless this organization has changed ownership, I would never send a child to the Flying H.

Steve Francis

We have a son on staff at this ranch. It is a Christian ministry to families who are struggling with their at risk sons. Their 18 month program, which includes a fully accredited High School, is very effective at turning boys from their self destructive lifestyle, often to faith in Christ.

ADDENDUM: Three years after the writing of this review! my wife and I moved from Southern California and joined this ministry as full-time volunteers. Kathie is teaching English in their High School, continuing a 40 plus year career in the classroom. I am continuing my career in the field of chaplaincy.
We made the move to this ministry for several reasons. Among those was that our eldest son, Joshua, is the Family Services Director and three of our grandchildren live here. We did not want to fully retire but wanted a way to utilize our training, experience and passion in serving others for the Lord.
If you are struggling with a boy in your life a are seeking assistance, please consider Flying H Youth Ranch. (flyingh.org)

Mustang 2nd Chance Foundation Corp.

This program has changed my sons life. He was defiant and home, failing his classes at HS, running away and smoking from a vape. We tried everything, grounding him, taking away everything, positive reinforcemwnt for when he did good, nothing worked. Discipline in CA, is limited, as we are not allowed corporal punishment. So parents dont have much authority. We packed his things, and flew to Portland for a family visit. Then drove him to school, he wasnt exactly theilled to find out we were leaving him there. But the staff and his mentor were welcoming and after 6 months he has changed to be a fine young man. He grew muscles, a live for Jesus and a value in respect. He couldnt thank this program enough. He will be caught up on his classes, and Graduate HS from the Hope Academy and has every opportunity to go to college or wherever he chooses in his future. Thank you so much flying H youth ranch you have saved our family.

Suzie Toews

Our son has been at the ranch for 5 months, and he has learned much about himself, the importance of working hard, and most importantly, character. They are giving him a wonderful foundation for his life!

adam albright

The flying h is a rehabilitation-style group home for troubled teenaged boys. They have a dozen full time staff families who live on-campus, giving the residents top-tier attention and guidance.