Military Programs
Military members, active or Veteran, are welcome at all NSCD programs. Below are programs specifically designed for veterans or programs that have special pricing for military. Participants must be independent and manage self-care or bring a care-giver to provide assistance.
Military Appreciation Days
Military Adventure Camp
Growth and Wellness Retreat
Summer Chill Camp
Military Family Lake Day Fun – DENVER
Military Family Lake Day Fun – GRANBY
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Military Winter Ski Camp
Ski and Snowboard Programs
Military Appreciation Days
Join fellow military members every Friday for a day of outdoor adventure and recreation. Adventures include kayak, paddle board, target archery, disc golf and fishing.
Military members must register in advance to participate. Please call (303) 515-NSCD (6723) if you need assistance with registering.
Price: Free to military with a disability. Personal Care Providers are $30 per person.
Call (303) 515-NSCD (6723) to receive the 100% discount code before booking online.
Ages: 18 & up
| Activity | Program Days | Times | Location | Dates and Registration |
| Air Gun with Precision Air Riffle | September 29th | 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Salvation Army Red Shield: 2915 High St, Denver | Register |
| Archery | May 19th July 14th September 1st September 15th |
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Aurora Reservoir (May 19th, July 14th, September 15th)Barr Lake State Park (September 1st) |
Register |
| Lake Days | June 2nd August 25th |
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Chatfield State Park at Gravel Ponds | Register |
| Outdoor Rock Climbing | May 5th June 30th August 4th September 8th September 22nd |
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | Clear Creek Canyon Park (May 5th, June 30th, September 22nd)Castlewood Canyon State Park (August 4th, September 8th) |
Register |
| Indoor Rock Climbing | Resumes October 2023! | Coming Soon! | Movement Climbing and Fitness: 1050 W. Hampden Ave, Englewood | Resuming Soon! |
| Whitewater Paddle | June 16th July 21st August 11th |
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Clear Creek Whitewater Park | Register |
* Individuals are responsible for their own park entry fees, Disabled Veteran license plates allow free entry into state parks. Individuals are responsible for their own fishing license and bring the license with them to participate.
Military Adventure Camp
This 4-day, 3-night adventure includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and a lake day for military members, active or Veteran, with disabilities! Transportation from Denver, lodging and food provided. Space is limited to 10 participants. Participants must be independent in their own care and meet basic essential criteria to register for the camp.
Location: YMCA of the Rockies/Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO
Dates: July 12th – 15th, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $600 Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723), $25 non-refundable registration fee will be due upon reservation.
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
Growth and Wellness Retreat
This retreat offers the opportunity to challenge your mind and body through yoga/mindfulness, rock climbing and mountain biking. Participants stay in shared lodging with meals and transportation included.
Location: Blue Coyote Ranch, Salida CO
Dates: July 16th – 19th, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $600 Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723), $25 non-refundable registration fee will be due upon reservation.
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
Summer Chill Camp
Relax and rejuvenate during this 4-day, 3-night getaway in the Colorado mountains. Activities include fly fishing, floating the river, hiking, horseback riding and archery for military members, active or Veteran, with disabilities! Transportation from Denver, lodging and food provided Space is limited to 10 participants. Participants must be independent in their own care and meet basic essential criteria to register for the camp.
Location: YMCA of the Rockies/Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, CO
Dates: August 28th – 31st, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $600 Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723), $25 non-refundable registration fee will be due upon reservation.
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
Military Lake Day Fun – DENVER
Join us for a fun Lake Day! NSCD will provide kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. Enjoy the sun on your face, smell of burgers on the grill, and relax on the lake. These days are for military members only, active duty or Veteran’s. Friends and family welcome, but must register separately, $30/person for family or friends.
Location: Cherry Creek State Park at Gravel Ponds
Dates: July 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: Family members are $30 per person; family members must register separately from the military member.
Free to active military or veterans. Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723)
Military ID required at check in.
COMING SOON!
Military Family Lake Day Fun – GRANBY
Join us for a Lake Day adventure with the whole family! Enjoy the sun on your face, smell of burgers on the grill, and relax on a paddleboard in the middle of the lake. NSCD will provide kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. Join our Military Lake Day adventure!
Location: Monarch Lake, Granby CO
Dates: July 28th, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: Family members are $30 per person; family members must register separately from the military member
Free to active military or veterans. Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723)
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 5 & up
Military Winter Ski Camp
This four day camp highlights alpine skiing for military members, active or Veteran, with disabilities! Transportation from Denver, lodging and food provided. Meeting and dinner on Friday. Skiing Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning.
Location: Winter Park Resort, CO
Dates: Friday, January 27th – Monday, January 30th, 2023 or Friday, March 31st – Monday, April 3rd, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: $600 Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723)
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
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Ski and Snowboard Programs for Military
This activity is for military members, active or Veteran, of any age who have a disability and want to learn or improve ski or snowboard skills.
Dates: Daily during the 2022-2023 Winter Park Resort Season
Location: Winter Park Resort, CO (alpine and snowboard); Devils Thumb Ranch, Tabernash, CO (Nordic)
Price: First lesson is free, subsequent lessons are 50% off published season pricing. Call (303) 515-NSCD (6723) to receive the discount code before booking online.
Includes: One all-day alpine ski, snowboard or Nordic lesson, lift ticket and equipment
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