Mission: To inspire at-risk and committed delinquent youth to remain crime free and stay in school to reach their full potential in education, community, career and life, through attaining academic achievement, character development and social responsibility.

Outcomes & Testimonials

Over 30 years of inspiring 20,000 youth & families!

Discovery is committed to targeting the factors that put today’s teens, young adults, schools and communities at-risk for crime, violence, and substance abuse.

We Strive To...

  • Enhance pro social skills and family relationships
  • Improve academic achievement and participation
  • Decrease delinquent behavior or chances of becoming a chronic offender

Testimonials

“Thomas has really transformed into quite a young responsible young man since his graduation from Outward Bound. He has not been in trouble at school…He does his chores and we talk when there is a problem; no more yelling and trashing out at his family."

- Lorie and Thomas, FINS Parents

"Before I went on this Outward Bound course my life was going down the wrong path…I learned that I have control over my temper and emotions…I learned that I could be a leader and that I am strong and I have the will to go far in life."

- Kaylie, age 15, FINS Student

“I really think [Outward Bound] is a very good program for children and parents that need someone to help them and show them how to work together instead of working against one another.”

- Anita, FINS Parent

“I feel that it was a very beneficial experience for her – possibly life changing.”

- Guidance Counselor

Florida FINS Prevention Programs

Florida’s Department of Juvenile Justice (FDJJ) publishes annual Outcome Evaluation Reports that identify success rates for prevention programs throughout the state of Florida. Success rates reveal the percentage of FINS students who remain crime free up to one year or more.

  • Florida’s FINS programs were ranked the 7th and 10th best program according to success rates of 34 residential prevention programs.
  • Discovery’s FINS programs averaged an 83% success rate; this rate was 5% above the statewide average for Florida’s prevention programs.
  • One year success rates were measured from 2001-2004, 701 students completed FINS programs and during this time 83% remained crime free up to one year or more.

STEP-Yulee Commitment Program

  • 2006 FDJJ's Program Accountability Measures Report ranked STEP for males the 4th most effective low cost program out 16 low risk programs, and was ranked 18th overall out of 123 residential programs serving male youth.
  • For 2002-2004, 67% of females and 62% of males remained crime free up to one year or more.
  • STEP-Yulee has been awarded “Deemed Status” program in 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, and 1998, by FDJJ for demonstrating exemplary performance in all areas of programming and at every level of staff involvement.