Higher Ground prides itself on serving participants nationwide of all race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, socioeconomic status, and marital status.
This is where it all began...a place of extraordinary beauty with recreational possibilities to match. The Sun Valley community believes that people of all abilities should be able to experience the healing powers of the mountains.
That is why Higher Ground was born.
Upcoming Programs:HG 6/19 RR: May 30-June 5 Ranch Rodeo Program for Male/Female Veterans and Supporters Bellevue, ID
HG 6/19 WWR: June 19-25 White Water Rafting for Female Veterans and Supporters Salmon, ID
HG 7/19 FC: July 18-24 Family Watersports Program Pettit Lake, Stanley, ID
HG 8/19 OT: August 9-15 White Water Rafting and Kayaking Program for Male Veterans and Supporters Salmon, ID
HG 8/19 TRR: August 23-29 Fly Fishing Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Three Rivers Ranch, ID
HG 9/19 WS: September 8-14 Watersports Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships Fay Island, CA
HG-10/19 CC: October 6-12 Golf Couples Program for Male Veterans in Relationships St. Louis, Missouri
HG 10/19 FF: October 27- Nov 2 Couples Programs for Male and Female Veterans in Relationships – Activity TBD Hillsboro, TX
***Qualifying veterans from any era show symptoms of TBI, PTSD, MST, and/or Polytrauma. If you are interested in attending a program, please register. Selections are prioritized based on registration date.***
We are here because there are over 300,000 veterans living in Los Angeles County. And they need our support.
Deep Sea Fishing
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
Fly Fishing
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Archery
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Archery
The Arts
Gardening
Bowling
Hiking
Basketball
Gardening
Bowling
Hiking
Basketball
Western New York is home to another one of the largest veteran populations in the country. It is also a place of great natural beauty and a strong, family-oriented community — the elements that have made our Sun Valley program so successful.
Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Fishing
Ropes Courses
Nutrition
Ropes Courses
Nutrition
Wellness
Hiking
Yoga
Hiking
Yoga
My brother has autism. He never went to camp, or played on a sports team. He didn’t get invited to many birthday parties or after school events. I can only imagine the experiences he could have had if our town had a program like Higher Ground — a place where he would have learned new skills, made new friends, and felt like he belonged.
Kayla Pedrolini, HG Youth Recreation Manager
Recreation
Summer Recreation
Summer Camp
What: Day Camp opportunities for children and teens to recreate in the outdoors, to experience nature, and various sport activities with their peers. Camps include scheduled all day field trips to the Shoshone Ice Caves, hiking days, alpine lake days, rafting days in the Sawtooth Mountains, and more.
Who: Kids and teens with disabilities, Ages 4-18
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 12 – August 1 from 9 am – 3 pm, excludes July 2, 3, 4
Where: Community Campus – Voice 11 Room
Cost: $900 (full session), Daily Drop-in Rate: $50
Who: Kids and teens with disabilities, Ages 4-18
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 12 – August 1 from 9 am – 3 pm, excludes July 2, 3, 4
Where: Community Campus – Voice 11 Room
Cost: $900 (full session), Daily Drop-in Rate: $50
Friday Field Trips
What: This program provides an opportunity for local individuals (children and adults) to explore all over southern Idaho and participate in various activities including day hikes and lake days.
Who: Kids and adults with disabilities
When: Friday, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9
Where: BCRD/Community Campus Parking Lot
Cost: Drop-in: $50
Who: Kids and adults with disabilities
When: Friday, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9
Where: BCRD/Community Campus Parking Lot
Cost: Drop-in: $50
Off Road Handcycling
Individual/Group Rides
What: 1-3 hour off road mountain bike day rides
Who: Individuals who ride or want to learn to ride adaptive mountain bikes
When: June – September, Weekly day TBD
Where: Sun Valley, ID
Cost: Free
3rd Annual Women’s ORH Camp
What: Multi-day/Overnight off road mountain bike camp
Who: Women who ride or want to learn to ride adaptive mountain bikes
When: August 22-26, 2019
Where: Sun Valley, ID
Cost: $250 RegistrationWydaho Rendezvous
What: Annual bike festival for adaptive riders and non-adaptive riders
Who: Anyone who rides adaptive mountain bikes
When: August 30 – September 2, 2019
Where: Grand Targhee Resort
Cost: Sponsorships/scholarships for adaptive ridersOpen Off Road Handcycle Camp
What: Multi-day/Overnight off road mountain bike camp
Who: Adults who want to learn to use adaptive off road cycles, and experienced off road riders
When: September 19-22, 2019
Where: Sun Valley, ID
Cost: $250 Registration
Adaptive Road Cycling
Individual/Group Rides
What: Adaptive road cycling rides
Who: Individuals who ride or want to learn to ride
When: June – September, Weekly day TBD
Where: Sun Valley, ID
Cost: $25 per dayCycling Evening Program
What: Adaptive cycles (provided by HG) for public use. HG trained volunteer/staff to assist with fittings and overview of the bicycle. A great opportunity to help families get out for a ride on the bike path.
Who:All ages and abilities
When: Thursdays, July 11 – August 1, 2019 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Where: Meet at BCRD/Community Campus parking lot
Cost: Free
Paddling Evening Program
What: Paddle boards (provided by HG) for public use. HG trained volunteer/staff to assist with fittings and overview of the paddleboard. A great opportunity to help families get out and paddle together.
Who: All ages and abilities
When: Thursday, July 11 – August 1, 2019 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Where: Meet at BCRD/Community Campus parking lot
Cost: Free
Who: All ages and abilities
When: Thursday, July 11 – August 1, 2019 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Where: Meet at BCRD/Community Campus parking lot
Cost: Free
Special Olympics: “Brave in the Attempt to Win”
This is the motto that guides the Higher Ground Special Olympians. As the Wood River Valley’s official Special Olympics affiliate, we serve over 50 children and adults with this year-round program. Our recreational therapists work with the athletes to set goals, train hard, make healthy choices, and feel a part of the team. Through this, they gain self-confidence, physical skills, communication strategies, teamwork abilities, and better understanding of social cues.
Winter Recreation
An individualized program for children, teens, and adults, focused on helping them enjoy winter activities at the highest possible integrated level. Higher Ground Sun Valley is the sole adaptive snowsports concessionaire for Sun Valley Resort.
Pass Lease Day
This is the day to receive your pass and equipment. Stop by River Run first for your pass, then at Sturtevants for your equipment.
November 16 between 1-4
November 17 between 9-12 or
January 2 between 1-4
**Must sign up for pass lease day before registering for lessons and programs.**
Sessions
Sessions consist of three individual lessons for 2.5 hours over the course of a month (December has 2 lessons). Sessions are in the morning or afternoon and are on Saturday and Sunday.
Ski Club
Ski Club is for those shredders ready for Baldy and ready to socialize with their peers. Ski Club meets 11 Sunday's throughout the season from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
December 9, 16
January 6, 13, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17
Local Lessons
If you are looking for private lessons and live in the Idaho, Please request a lesson date below. Once submitted, an HG Staff Member will be in contact.
Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGSV- Idaho Ranch Rodeo Horse Program for Male and Female Veterans HGSV- Idaho Ranch Rodeo Horse Program for Male and Female Veterans @ River Sage Ranch May 30 – Jun 5 all-day  **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 […] Special Olympics State Games | ||||||
| Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. Adult Program (Members Only Club) 3:00 pm Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ YMCA Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Jun 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | |||
| Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | HGSV- Idaho White Water Rafting Program for Female Veterans HGSV- Idaho White Water Rafting Program for Female Veterans @ Main Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho Jun 19 – Jun 25 all-day  **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 […] Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. Adult Program (Members Only Club) 3:00 pm Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ YMCA Jun 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Jun 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | Adaptive Mountain Bike Rides 11:00 am Adaptive Mountain Bike Rides Jun 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Location will vary for each ride, please contact Mose@highergroundusa.org for more information. | ||
| Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. Adult Program (Members Only Club) 3:00 pm Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ YMCA Jun 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | Summer Camp 9:00 am Summer Camp @ BCRD Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Higher Ground Summer Camp provides local and valley visitors with disabilities a day camp experience. | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Jun 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | |||
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