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To provide a supportive setting for National Guard Members, Reservists and their families following deployment with emphasis on renewing relationships and strengthening family bonds.

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Veteran Says VA Needs To Do More To Prevent Suicides
08/03/2010

The Few, The Proud, and in this particular case, one Marine says there are so many service members suffering and the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to do more.  At a special U.S. senate com [ ... ]


PTSD Help Lacking For Veterans
23/02/2010

A new study chronicled in the Journal of Traumatic Stress outlines the differences between PTSD help offered to veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. And of those newly diagnosed seeking help, [ ... ]


 Military Suicide Numbers Still Rising
21/02/2010

Following the worst year for the number of suicides the Army has seen, word now comes that January 2010 saw a huge jump in the number of Army personnel who took their own lives. This story comes from  [ ... ]


Troops Move Cautiously To Diffuse Bombs
14/02/2010

Marines have lots of work ahead of them in Afghanistan as they work to secure a Taliban-controlled area near the town of Marjah. It's slow progress as they find and diffuse bombs and booby-traps that  [ ... ]


 Ohio Guardsman Awarded Silver Star
14/02/2010

Ohio National Guardsman Mark Wanner sits in prestigious and rare company, being the first Ohio National Guard member to receive the Silver Star Medal for valor since the Korean War. Sgt. 1st Class Wan [ ... ]


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    Our Purpose
     

    Our Purpose is grounded in the belief that holistic healing involves all four quadrants of wellness.

    Psychological
    *Create a peaceful environment that encourages dealing with emotional stress
    *Provide character building workshops
    *Offer small group encounters that allow veterans and family members alike to process their experiences
    *Encourage ongoing support via referrals

    Physical
    *Assist in family healing by helping them invest quality time with each other through retreat activities
    *Offer exercise opportunities throughout the week and encourage them to make physical activity part of the family life

    Spiritual
    *Offer ministerial staff for spiritual counseling, reconciliation, reflection, and prayer
    *Offer meditative and study opportunities throughout the sessions

    Social
    *Aid families in identifying family deterioration habits and behaviors
    *Assist in new family communication strategies
    *Encourage interaction with other families and the development of an extended network of new friends and contacts 

    Our Difference


    Our Difference     is recognizing that the experience involves the entire family.  We will provide intentional programming that helps develop team building and trust buildling: the keys to strengthening relationships. 

    A week at camp includes Care, Laughter, Learning, Love, Support

    Family Activities
    High and Low Ropes Courses
    Horseback Riding
    Climbing Walls
    Paintball
    Swimming
    Ziplines and more....

    Small Group Encounters
    Who were we before the war?
    What changed?
    Who are we now and how do we move forward with intention?
    How do we establish new goals both personally and as a family?
    How do I tell my story?  Why should I tell my story?

    **Children and adults are involved in appropriate small group encounters.