Apr
25
Sun
**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Even 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.
HGLA April Ocean Sports Program for Male & Female Veterans and their Supporters
- Who: 9 veterans and their supporters
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- 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 kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing and camping — no experience necessary
- When: April 25 – May 1, 2021
- Where: Laguna Beach, CA
- Accommodations: camping, tents provided
- 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 militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@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
May
2
Sun
May California Water Sports Couples Program
- Who: 9 veterans and their significant others
- What: A week of recreational therapy through water sports, including waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kayaking and more – no experience necessary
- When: May 2-8, 2021
- Where: Fay Island, CA
- Accommodations: Private rooms with private bathrooms
- Accessibility: Must be able to ascend stairs and maintain core balance, will have a water sit-ski
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters
May
16
Sun
**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Even 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.
HGLA May Equine/Horsemanship Program for Male & Female Veterans
- Who: 10 veterans
- What: A week of recreational therapy through Equine Therapy and Horsemanship! — no experience necessary
- When: May 16-22, 2021
- Where: Caliente, CA (Wild Horse Rescue)
- Accommodations: Cottages/cabins on the ranch
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for veterans
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 militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@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
May
24
Mon
May 24 – May 30 all-day
June Ranch Rodeo Horseback Riding Program for Male and Female Veterans
- Who: 9 male and female veterans and their supporters (optional) 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 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: May 24-May 30, 2021
- 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
Jun
6
Sun
June Golfing Couples Program
- Who: veterans and their significant others
- What: A week of recreational therapy through golfing and other activities in Sun Valley, ID – no experience necessary
- When: June 6-12, 2021
- Where: Sun Valley, ID
- Accommodations: Hotel
- Accessibility: Adaptive equipment for a limited number of golfers
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters
Jul
18
Sun
**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Even 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.
HGLA April Ocean Sports Program for Male & Female Veterans and their Supporters
- Who: 9 veterans
- What: A week of recreational therapy through open water SCUBA diving and certification! — no experience necessary
- When: July 18-24, 2021
- Where: Catalina Island, CA
- Accommodations: Seaport Village Inn on Catalina Island down the road from the dive site
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for veterans
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 militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@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
Aug
9
Mon
Aug 9 – Aug 15 all-day
August White Water Kayaking Program for Male Veterans
- 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, 2021
- 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
Aug
20
Fri
August Idaho Fly Fishing Couples Program
- Who: 9 male veterans and their significant others
- What: A week of recreational therapy through fly fishing and being outdoors in Idaho- no experience necessary
- When: August 20-26, 2021
- Where: Three Rivers Ranch, Ashton, Idaho www.threeriversranch.com
- Accommodations: Ranch- Private rooms with private bathroom
- Accessibility: must be able to maintain balance on rocky, uneven surface and stand for long periods of time to fish, may get sea sickness from drift boat
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters
Sep
6
Mon
Sep 6 – Sep 12 all-day
September White Water Rafting Program for First Responders and Healthcare Professional
- Who: 9 participants and their significant other
- What: A week of recreational therapy through white water rafting, and kayaking— no experience necessary
- When: September 6-12, 2021
- 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
Oct
10
Sun
Oct 10 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm
**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.
HGLA October Climbing Sports Program for Male & Female Veterans
- Who: 9 veterans
- What: A week of recreational therapy through climbing and camping — no experience necessary
- When: October 10-16, 2020
- Where: Joshua Tree National Park, CA
- Accommodations: camping, tents sleeping bags provided
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for veteran participants
- Veterans must first apply here!
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 Kris@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
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