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
In its third year this highly successful camp will proudly cater for the most severely injured soldiers of recent wars and their families providing what is often the first real vacation that the family has experienced since return form war. C.A.M.O. will again provide a unique program tailor made for the needs and goals of the individual participants and the family, with offerings of whitewater rafting, equine therapy, rock-climbing, fly-fishing, swimming and a sunset dinner.

Session 1: July 11-16, 2010
Session 2: August 8-13, 2010
HORSES FOR HEROES
A community based collaboration between C.A.M.O. and Sopris Therapy Services; “Horses for Heroes” is delighted to offer two military based equine therapy camps in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley. Equine Assisted Therapy is proven to be a beneficial and highly effective treatment for numerous physical, neurological, cognitive, emotional conditions, directly addressing difficulties with movement, gross and fine motor control, perception, problem solving, and expressive/receptive language.

August 1-6, 2010
WOMENS MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Our second annual retreat will provide a ideal blend of fun physical activities such as whitewater rafting and equine therapy with relaxation and wellness at the Glenwood Hot Springs. This unique opportunity allows female wounded warriors to come together to heal, build relationships and have fun in a pristine, therapeutic setting.

August 15-21, 2010
ASPEN WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE
This program continues to be a hit with adventure seekers! This annual program will cater for 20 veterans with a multitude of disabilities. This fun yet challenging week-long camp will consist of an exhilarating 2-night whitewater rafting river trip; with 2 additional days of outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, the hot springs and rock climbing. All tents, sleeping equipment, outdoor bathroom facilities, meals (3 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 in a fun, exhilarating and healing environment.

September 5-11, 2010
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION
C.A.M.O. will offer its annual week-long recreational and educational program specifically for wounded warriors with Traumatic Brain Injuries, PTSD and Polytrauma. This exceptional program is very well received and much needed to respond to the high numbers within this population. Activities will include an overnight rafting and camping trip in the desert, a relaxing day at the hot springs and various other outdoor activities such as horseback-riding.

September 12-16, 2010
2010 FLY-FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
For the second year, the C.A.M.O. program will offer an incredible fly-fishing experience for a small number if participants here in the Roaring Fork Valley. This activity has proven to be extremely popular with the military population, and was a huge success on our 2009 calendar. The agenda will consist of river (drift boats) and lake fishing in the pristine rocky mountain wilderness with adaptive equipment and techniques as necessary.