Programs
Fly Fishing, Ocean Sports, Water Sports, Snow Sports
Each HG camp is one week long and hosts groups of eight veterans and their significant others, who can be spouses, close friends, or family members. A vital component of the program’s structure, the small group setting creates a comfortable atmosphere, facilitating conversation and peer bonding. We group camp participants based on injury and marital status to ensure they have the most in common. Veterans open and share their struggles and frustrations while significant others share challenges about healthcare, parenting, and their new role as caregivers.
Each camp focuses on a primary recreational activity and veterans and significant others receive personalized, one-on-one instruction from certified professionals. Currently, HG offers camps specializing in skiing and snowboarding, fly fishing, surfing, water skiing, and whitewater rafting.
Along with the primary sports, veterans learn and experience many other recreational activities during their stay. Some secondary activities include: Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, and paragliding.
- Fly Fishing
Hosted in the fall, Higher Ground Fly Fishing camps provide an opportunity for wounded veterans to receive therapeutic rehabilitation in a relaxing and serene environment.
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- River Adventure
Higher Ground Ocean Sports camps are hosted on the beautiful beaches of La Jolla, California. Wounded veterans and their spouses received a full week of personalized instruction using adaptive equipment and techniques specific to their personal challenges.
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- Water Sports
Higher Ground Water Sport camps give wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity to enjoy Idaho’s pristine mountain lakes and fresh air, while receiving meaningful therapeutic rehabilitation services.
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- Snow Sports
Located in Sun Valley (www.sunvalley.com), Higher Ground Winter Sport camp activities include skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice skating.
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