**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

July Idaho Waters Sports Family Program for Veterans and their Kids

• Who: 5 male or female veterans and their kids!!!
• What: A week of family-friendly recreational therapy through water sports, including waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, rafting and more – no experience necessary
• When: July 15-21, 2020
• Where: Pettit Lake, Stanley, Idaho
• Accommodations: Family cabins
• Accessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps, most activities can be adapted
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and their families

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

August 5-11, 2020 Mixed Singles Week-long Shawangunk Mountains Rock Climbing Program

• Who: 9 Veterans/Service Members and their supporters (family member or friend). This program is open to both female and male veterans.
• What: A week of camaraderie through rock climbing, hiking, and various other outdoor activities.
• Where: Shawangunk Mountains, NY
• Cost: Higher Ground Covers ALL related costs for veterans and their supporter

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website under the Programs tab of our website. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy wait list, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

White Water Rafting Program for Male and Female Veterans and their Significant Others 

• Who: 9 male and female veterans and their significant others 
• What: A week of recreational therapy through white water rafting, and kayaking— no experience necessary 
• When: August 13 – 19, 2020  
• Where: Salmon River, Idaho 
• Accommodations: Primitive beach camping, tents and cots provided 
• Accessibility: Must be able to enter and exit unsteady raft and traverse rocky, sandy beaches with assistance 
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters 

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program. 
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner. 

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

August Idaho White Water Kayaking Program for Male Veterans and their Supporters

• Who: 9 male veterans and their supporters

• • Note: As part of our individuals programming, you may bring a supporter, which can be a close family member or friend who is a significant part of your daily life (civilian over 18 or veteran) to attend the program, free of cost.
• What: A week of recreational therapy through white water kayaking and rafting — no experience necessary
• When: August 9 – 15, 2019
• Where: Salmon River, Idaho
• Accommodations: Primitive beach camping, tents provided
• Accessibility: Must be able to enter and exit unsteady raft and traverse rocky, sandy beaches with assistance
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

Idaho Fly Fishing Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships

• Who: 9 male veterans and their significant others
• What: A week of recreational therapy through fly fishing and other activities– no experience necessary
• When: August 21 – 27, 2020
• Where: Warm River, Idaho
• Accommodations: Lodge with private bathrooms
• Accessibility: Must be able to navigate uneven terrain and get in and out of drift boats with assistance
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. Instead, we provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate group debriefing and processing sessions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

*****PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM WILL BE MOVED TO THE FALL.  DATE TBD*****

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

Idaho Ranch Rodeo Horse Program for Male and Female Veterans 

• Who: 9 male and female veterans

• • Note: Due to COVID-19, there will be no supporters on this program because of lodging limitations.

• What: A week of recreational therapy through horseback riding, handling, roping, cattle sorting and more. All skills learned throughout the week will culminate in a final “Ranch Rodeo” competition among all participants — Interest in equine activities is preferred
• When: TBD
• Where: River Sage Stables in Bellevue, Idaho
• Accommodations: RVs
• Accessibility: Must be able to mount horse with assistance, maintain balance on moving horse, navigate RV (ascend stairs, navigate tight spaces)
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy wait list, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

Idaho Mountain Biking Couples Program for Male and Female Veterans in Relationships

• Who: 9 veterans and their significant others
• What: A week of recreational therapy through accessible mountain biking and other activities– no experience necessary
• When: September 30 – October 6, 2020
• Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
• Accommodations: House with private bathrooms
• Accessibility: Will have upright and adaptive mountain biking
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. Instead, we provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate group debriefing and processing sessions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

October 7-13, 2020 Couples Week-long Horsemanship Program

• Who: 9 Veterans/Service Members and their spouse or significant other. This program is open to both female and male veterans.
• What: Horseback riding and skill building through various activities (grooming, tacking, trail riding, arena riding, etc.) NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All riding levels welcome.
• Where: Warsaw, NY
• Cost: Higher Ground Covers ALL related costs for veterans and their supporter

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website under the Programs tab of our website. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy wait list, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Event PoC with any questions!**

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

Idaho Fly Fishing Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships

• Who: 9 male veterans and their significant others
• What: A week of recreational therapy through fly fishing and other activities– no experience necessary
• When: October 25 – 31, 2020
• Where: Sun Valley, Idaho
• Accommodations: Hotel rooms with private bathrooms
• Accessibility: Must be able to navigate uneven terrain with assistance
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program

• Registration: Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma. If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you. If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email dave@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. Instead, we provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate group debriefing and processing sessions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ