HG May Equine/Horsemanship Program

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.

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

• Who: 8-10 male or 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 23-29, 2022
• 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 veteran and their supporter

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: 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

HG Fishing Program for Male & Female Veterans at Yakutat Lodge

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.

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

• Who: 8-10 male or 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 fly fishing and being outdoors in Alaska – no experience necessary
• When: June 5-11, 2022
• Where: Yakutat Lodge, AK
• Accommodations: Private Rooms
• Accessibility: must be able to maintain balance on rocky, uneven surface and stand for long periods of time to fish
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: 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

HG June Couples Water Sports Program for Male & Female Veterans

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.

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

• Who: 8-10 male or female veterans and their spouse or significant other
• What: A week of recreational therapy through paddle sports, hiking, other various activities – no experience necessary
• When: June 15-21, 2022
• Where: Beaver Hollow Conference Center, Java, NY
• Accommodations: Each coulpe will have their own hotel style room with private bathroom
• Accessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps, mostly paved or gravel paths throughout the property
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and their significant other

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: 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

HG Family Camp at Beaver Hollow

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.

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

• Who: 5 veterans and their families (parent/guardian with their children)
• What: A week of family-friendly recreational therapy through horsemanship fishing, paddle sports, hiking, art as therapy, archery, pickle ball, and other various activities – no experience necessary
• When: July 26 – August 1, 2022
• Where: Beaver Hollow Conference Center, Java, NY
• Accommodations: Each family will have their own hotel style room with private bathroom
• Accessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps, mostly paved or gravel paths throughout the property
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and their families

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: 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

August White Water Kayaking Program for Male & Female Veterans 

• Who: 9 male or female 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, 2022
• 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 10-16, 2022 Mixed Singles Week-long Rock Climbing Program in Rumney, NH

• Who: 8-10 Veterans/Service Members and their supporters. This program is open to both female and male veterans.
  • 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)
• What: Intro to rock climbing with Paradox Sports. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All skill levels welcome.
• Where: Rumney, NH
• Accommodations: Barn Door Hostel Rumney, NH
• Accessibility: The approach can range from 15-30 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
• SUMBIT YOUR INTEREST: HERE

*submitting interest in our program is not an official registration, program fill/participant selection is based on a variety of factors*

A few notes about our program:

• Our programs are for veterans with symptoms of PTS, TBI, MST, and/or polytrauma.
• 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.

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 19-25, 2022
• 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