**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.

April 20-26, 2022 Week-long Horsemanship and Wellness Program for Male and Female Veterans

• 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: Horsemanship skill development with Wolcott Farms. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All riding levels welcome. 
• When: April 20-26, 2022
• Where: Beaver Hollow Conference Center, Java, NY
• Accommodations: Each participant will have their own hotel style room with private bathroom (shared with supporter if attending with someone)
• Accessibility: Some uneven terrain and steps, mostly paved or gravel paths throughout the property 
• Cost: FREE – Higher Ground Covers ALL program related costs 

Interested? Use this link HERE to submit our HG program interest/availability form

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: Different than our interest form in the link above – the registration on our website allows you to enter your contact information so you can be informed about our upcoming programs.
  • 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 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!
• 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 YouTube video HERE