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 Day
Military Family Lake Day Fun
Ski and Snowboard Programs
River Raft Trips
Rock Climbing
Shooting Sports: Archery and Air Gun with Precision Air Riffle
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Water Sports: Canoe, Kayak and SUP
Military Appreciation Day
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.
| Activity | Program Days | Times | Location | Dates and Registration |
| Air Gun with Precision Air Riffle | January 6th and 27th March 3rd and 31st April 28th |
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (progressive lessons) 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. (just for fun) |
Salvation Army Red Shield: 2915 High St, Denver | Register Here |
| Outdoor Rock Climbing | Resumes May 2023! | Coming Soon! | Gateway Trailhead, Golden | Coming 2023! |
| Indoor Rock Climbing | November 18th December 16th January 20th February 17th March 17th April 21st |
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. | Movement Climbing and Fitness: 1050 W. Hampden Ave, Englewood | Register Here |
| Archery | November 4th December 2nd** February 3rd March 24th April 7th |
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (progressive lessons) 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. (just for fun) |
Salvation Army Red Shield: 2915 High St, Denver | Register Here |
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
* 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.
** December 2nd, 2022 Archery will take place at Gold Crown (150 S. Harlan Street, Lakewood)
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 or Friday, March 31st – Monday, April 3rd
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723)
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
| Book Sit Ski Camp | Book Ski Bike Camp | Book Snowboard Camp | Book Stand Ski Camp |
Military Paralympic Day
Join other military members, active or Veteran, for this one day camp filled with a variety of the most popular Paralympic sports. Participate in curling, sled hockey and Nordic skiing! Transportation from Denver and lunch provided.
Location: YMCA of the Rockies/Snow Mountain Ranch
Dates: March 18th, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: Coming Soon!
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 18 & up
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
Price: First lesson is free, subsequent lessons are 50% off published season pricing. Scholarships are available. Call (303) 515-NSCD (6723) to receive the discount code before booking online.
Includes: One all-day alpine ski or snowboard lesson, lift ticket and equipment
| 2022/2023 Lessons: | Individual Lesson |
| Sit Ski: | INQUIRE NOW |
| Ski Bike: | INQUIRE NOW |
| Slider: | INQUIRE NOW |
| Stand Ski: | INQUIRE NOW |
| Snowboard: | INQUIRE NOW |
Military Family Lake Day Fun
Join us for a Lake Day adventure in the Denver Metro Area. 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: Bear Creek Lake Park (15600 W Morrison Rd, Morrison, CO 80465) (Each vehicle is responsible for the park entrance fee)
Dates: Saturday, August 28th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: Family members are $25 per person; family members must register separately from the military member
Call for 100% discount code for military: (303) 515-NSCD (6723)
Military ID required at check in.
Ages: 5 & up
