August 4-10, 2021 Mixed Singles Week-long Rock Climbing Program

• Who: 10 Veterans/Service Members. This program is open to both female and male veterans.  
• What: Intro to rock climbing with Paradox Sports. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All skill levels welcome. 
• Where: Rumney, NH
• Accessibility: The approach can range from 20 – 45 minutes of navigating various terrain (uneven trails with rocks, boulders, stone steps, sand and gravel, uphill/downhill) before arriving at the climbing site.  
• Cost: Higher Ground Covers ALL related costs for veterans and their supporter 

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change.  We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, and will continue to follow CDC, State, and County health and safety guidelines as we run in-person programming. Please contact natasha@highergroundusa.org with any questions** 

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!  
• 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 year continuum of care 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. 

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 

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 

August 28th HGNY All CRU Summer Rec. Sampling

• Who: HGNY Community Reintegration Unit (CRU) Members 
  • Unit members who have attended a week-long HG program 

• What: Summer recreation sports sampling: fishing, paddle sports, hiking, art as therapy, archery, pickle ball, and other various activities 
• Where: Beaver Hollow Conference Center, Java, NY 
• Cost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs 

**Participants must register for this program. Please contact natasha@highergroundusa.org with any questions or program inquiries** 

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 

September Golf Program for Male and Female  Veterans 

• Who: 9 male veterans and their significant others

• What: A week of recreational therapy through golf and other activities — no experience necessary 
• When: September 23-29, 2021 
• Where: Hailey, Idaho

• Accommodations: Private lodge in Hailey, ID
• Accessibility: Adaptive equipment for a limited number of golfers
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters