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C.A.M.O. (Veterans) | Summer Camps


Each summer, the Roaring Fork Valley is alive with festivals, live music and activities. The C.A.M.O. summer camps take full advantage of these community-based programs. Reintegration into society is an area of difficulty in recently injured soldiers' lives, and community-based activities are helping to bridge the gap.Group lunches and dinners allow participants and their families/caregivers to bond and find strength in one another's triumphs and tribulations.

For more information about all of our veterans' recreational programs, contact Sarah Williams Volf at 970-923-0578, ext 205, or sarah@challengeaspen.com.

June 27-July 2, 2010
ROCKY MOUNTAIN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
A unique program for a small group of newly injured soldiers with severe disabilities who would not otherwise have the opportunity to recreate in an outdoor adventurous setting. The trip also caters to family members and is tailored to the needs and goals of the individual participants. Activities include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, rock-climbing, fly-fishing, swimming and a sunset dinner.

July 11-16, 2010 (tentative dates)
August 8-13, 2010 (tenative dates)
HORSES FOR HEROES
A community-based collaboration between C.A.M.O. and Sopris Therapy Services, this exciting program was the very first military-based equine therapy camp in the Roaring Fork Valley when it was introduced in 2009. In addition to daily equine therapy sessions led by a team of professionals, participants have the opportunity to participate in other summer activities, such as whitewater rafting, climbing and visits to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool.

August 1-6, 2010 (tentative dates)
WOMENS MOUNTAIN RETREAT
C.A.M.O. offers a retreat designed specifically for newly injured servicewomen with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. The program is designed specifically for servicewomen by a team of professionals and  includes both daily activities, such as rafting, swimming and equine therapy, and wellness and educational workshops, all in a retreat-style setting and a supportive, caring environment.

August 15-21, 2010
ASPEN WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE
This annual program continues to be a hit with adventure seekers! Catering to 25 veterans with a multitude of disabilities, the fun and challenging week-long adventure includes a two-night whitewater rafting trip and additional days of outdoor activities such as fly fishing and rock climbing. All tents, sleeping equipment, outdoor bathroom facilities, meals (three per day), adaptive equipment, inflatable kayaks (for calm water paddling) and lifejackets will be provided.These activities focus on group efforts and trust, as well as overcoming obstacles.

September 5-11, 2010
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION
Challenge Aspen offers another week-long recreational and educational program specifically for newly injured soldiers with traumatic brain injuries and polytrauma.Our program is specifically designed for this population and features a variety of outdoor activities as well as wellness and educational sessions.

September TBD
2010 FLY-FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
This fly-fishing extravaganza offers an activity that has proven to be extremely popular with the military population. The program consists of river (drift boats) and lake fishing in the pristine Rocky Mountain wilderness with adaptive equipment and techniques.Patience and enjoying an adaptive water sport are the focus points of this camp.

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