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.
Alpine Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Sled Hockey
Hiking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Nordic Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Sled Hockey
Hiking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Dance
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
The Arts
Kayaking
Equine Therapy
Rock Climbing
Yoga
Biking
The Arts
Fly Fishing
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Soccer
Archery
Martial Arts
White Water Rafting
Swimming
Tennis
Soccer
Archery
Martial Arts
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
A program for ages 4 and up (adults, too!) that teaches life and social skills through a traditional day camp experience. We join other local camps so that our campers feel like vital members of the community, and the community becomes even more accepting of people with disabilities.
Programs
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: $990 (full session), Daily Drop-in Rate: $50
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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: $990 (full session), Daily Drop-in Rate: $50
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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 (Blaine County Recreation District)
Cost: Drop-in: $50
Who: Kids and adults with disabilities
When: Friday, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9
Where: BCRD (Blaine County Recreation District)
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 Registration - Wydaho 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 riders - Open 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
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- Adaptive Sports Extravaganza at the National Ability Center HGSV- Adaptive Sports Extravaganza at the National Ability Center @ National Ability Center Apr 1 – Apr 7 all-day  **THESE DATES ARE TENTATIVE…CHECK WITH EVENT CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.** Come join the Higher Ground Military Program as we host a week-long therapeutic recreation based couples program serving […] | ||||||
| Adult Program (Members Only Club) 10:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ Adult Program (Members Only Club) 3:00 pm Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ YMCA Apr 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ Special Olympics Swimming 3:00 pm | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | |||||
| HGLA – Ocean Sports HGLA – Ocean Sports @ Laguna Beach, California Apr 14 – Apr 20 all-day  “THESE DATES ARE TENTATIVE…CHECK WITH EVENT CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.“ Come join the Higher Ground Los Angeles (HGLA) Military Program as they host a week-long therapeutic […] | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 10:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ Special Olympics Swimming 3:00 pm | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | ||||
| Adult Program (Members Only Club) 10:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ Special Olympics Swimming 3:00 pm | Adult Program (Members Only Club) 11:00 am Adult Program (Members Only Club) @ BCRD Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Social/fitness group for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. 21+ | |||||
| LAPS FOR LIMBS 8:30 am LAPS FOR LIMBS @ Buffalo State College Track (and a Virtual Option) Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm  JOIN THIS UNIQUE EVENT & SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE Laps for Limbs is an ability-focused, community organization that raises awareness and funds in support of veterans […] |
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