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CRU: Sailing
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Sailing

  • May 17th, 2025
  • : Harbor Island West Marina

A single-day sailing program for veterans and first responders in San Diego, CA. Free for qualified participants. Sailing offers several…

CRU: Top Golf
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Top Golf

  • May 17th, 2025
  • Oxon Hill, MD

This Top Golf Scramble is poised to be a significant event hosting an attendance of 30 participants, thanks to the…

CRU: Golf Range
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Golf Range

  • May 22nd, 2025
  • Ketchum, ID (Bigwood Golf Course)

A one day golf range event ending with a meal at a local restaurant. Designed to offer CRU participants the…

CRU: Golf
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Golf

  • May 26th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ

  • May 26th, 2025
  • Boise, ID (Shadow Valley Golf Course)

A one day yoga & golf event ending with a family-style BBQ. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to…

Alaska Fishing Program for Individual Male Veterans

Alaska Fishing Program for Individual Male Veterans

  • May 30th - Jun 4th, 2025
  • Yakutat Lodge

Yakutat, Alaska is a remote fishing town with approx. 600 people in population.  The Yakutat Lodge provides guided fishing trips…

CRU: Kayaking
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Kayaking

  • Jun 7th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day kayaking experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…

CRU: Charity Walk
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Charity Walk

  • Jun 7th, 2025
  • Oklahoma City, OK

A gathering of CRU participants, Veterans and First Responders, to show their support for another worthy cause through a charity…

Arkansas Biking for First Responder Couples

Arkansas Biking for First Responder Couples

  • Jun 8th - 13th, 2025
  • Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville is the self-proclaimed “Mountain biking capital of the world” with a variety of trails and parks to meet you…

CRU: Golf
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Golf

  • Jun 13th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

CRU: Swimming
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Swimming

  • Jun 17th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day swimming experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

New Hampshire Climbing for Individual Veterans

New Hampshire Climbing for Individual Veterans

  • Jun 22nd - 27th, 2025
  • Rumney, New Hampshire

In partnership with Paradox Sports, we are offering a week-long climbing program in New Hampshire.   Who: 6 male or female…

CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Yoga, Golf, and BBQ

  • Jul 4th, 2025
  • Boise, ID (Shadow Valley Golf Course)

A one day yoga & golf event ending with a family-style BBQ. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to…

CRU: Mountain Bike Clinic and Yoga
Community Resiliency Unit

CRU: Mountain Bike Clinic and Yoga

  • Jul 11th, 2025
  • Boise, ID (Bogus Basin Downhill MTB Park)

A one day yoga & MTB clinic event. Designed to offer CRU participants an introduction to or continued practice of…

California Scuba Program for Veteran Couples

California Scuba Program for Veteran Couples

  • Jul 20th - 26th, 2025
  • Catalina Island. California

This program is for couples who are not currently PADI certified.  Some additional health screening and on-line training will be…

Idaho Hiking and Biking for Individual Veterans

Idaho Hiking and Biking for Individual Veterans

  • Jul 26th - 31st, 2025
  • Sun Valley, Idaho

A hiking and mountain bike focused program in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho in partnership with the Helena, Montana VA.  This…

Idaho Kayaking for Individual Veterans

Idaho Kayaking for Individual Veterans

  • Jul 30th - Aug 4th, 2025
  • Riggins, Idaho

You will be paddling an inflatable kayak down the Lower Salmon, River in Idaho.  You must be comfortable in and…

Northern California Surfing Program for Individual Veterans

Northern California Surfing Program for Individual Veterans

  • Aug 10th - 15th, 2025
  • Pacifica, CA

Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground have partnered on this unique Northern California Surfing experience. Who: 10 male…

Idaho Fly Fishing for Veteran Couples

Idaho Fly Fishing for Veteran Couples

  • Aug 16th - 21st, 2025
  • Ashton, Idaho

The program takes place in eastern Idaho, 1-hour south of Yellowstone Park.  Accommodations is provided Three Rivers Ranch outfitters.  Days…

Idaho White Water Rafting for First Responder Couples

Idaho White Water Rafting for First Responder Couples

  • Sep 2nd - 7th, 2025
  • Salmon, Idaho

The Salmon river is located in the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in central Idaho. …

Washington Wilderness Program for Veteran Couples

Washington Wilderness Program for Veteran Couples

  • Sep 4th - 9th, 2025
  • Mazama, Washington

Mazama, Washington is a community located in the Methow Valley of Washington, on the east slopes of the North Cascades…

Texas Photography Program for Individual Veterans

Texas Photography Program for Individual Veterans

  • Sep 24th - 30th, 2025

This is an introduction to digital photography designed to help participants understand camera settings, composition, and build confidence.    Who:…

Past Programs

CRU: Golf

CRU: Golf

  • May 12th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

California Cycling Program for Individual Veterans

California Cycling Program for Individual Veterans

  • May 4th - 9th, 2025

Palo Alto VA Recreational Therapists and Higher Ground Recreational Therapists have partnered on this unique Northern California Road Cycling experience.…

Hawaii Recreation and Wellness for Veteran Couples

Hawaii Recreation and Wellness for Veteran Couples

  • May 2nd - 7th, 2025

This is a couples program in partnership with the Pacific Islands VA.  Participants will be residents of Hawaii and the…

CRU: Glider Plane Ride

CRU: Glider Plane Ride

  • Apr 30th, 2025
  • Soaring Academy

“Warriors SOAR” Veteran Glider event Warriors SOAR is a day where volunteers facilitate a personal gliding session for veterans facing issues from…

CRU: Rock Climbing

CRU: Rock Climbing

  • Apr 30th, 2025
  • Canoga Park

A single-day rock climbing adventure for veterans and first responders in the LA area, free for qualified participants. All climbing…

CRU: Scuba Diving

CRU: Scuba Diving

  • Apr 27th - 28th, 2025
  • Rawlings, VA

Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…

CRU: Golf

CRU: Golf

  • Apr 25th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

CRU: Hiking

CRU: Hiking

  • Apr 25th, 2025

A one-day hiking adventure designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…

Texas Bass Fishing for Individual Male Veterans

Texas Bass Fishing for Individual Male Veterans

  • Apr 24th - 29th, 2025

Wood Ranch is located in Rising Star, TX and is a working ranch that is leased by the 1687 Foundation…

CRU: E-Bike Adventure

CRU: E-Bike Adventure

  • Apr 23rd, 2025
  • Sycamore Canyon, Malibu, CA

A single-day e-bike adventure for veterans and first responders in the LA area, free for qualified participants. E-biking offers numerous…

CRU: Scuba Diving

CRU: Scuba Diving

  • Apr 19th, 2025
  • Steilacoom, WA

Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…

CRU: Scuba Diving

CRU: Scuba Diving

  • Apr 19th, 2025
  • Steilacoom, WA

Scuba diving offers numerous benefits for veterans, including stress relief, improved mental health, and increased confidence. The peaceful underwater environment…

CRU: Equine Therapy

CRU: Equine Therapy

  • Apr 19th, 2025
  • Wolcott Farms, Warsaw, NY

Equine therapy offers several benefits, including improving emotional awareness, enhancing communication skills, and promoting trust and relationship-building. It helps reduce…

CRU: Disc Golf

CRU: Disc Golf

  • Apr 14th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

Disc golf isn’t just a fun sport, it’s a powerful tool for veterans looking to improve their physical and mental…

CRU: Golf

CRU: Golf

  • Apr 11th, 2025
  • San Jose, CA

A one-day golf experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in an…

CRU: Hiking

CRU: Hiking

  • Apr 5th, 2025

A one-day hiking experience designed to offer CRU participants a meaningful opportunity for physical activity and social connection in a…

Montana Ice Climbing for SOF Couples

Montana Ice Climbing for SOF Couples

  • Feb 20th - 25th, 2025
  • Gallatin County

Experience the thrill of ice climbing in Montana, where frozen waterfalls and rugged terrain create the perfect challenge for adventurers…