River Deep Foundation Outing Reports provide highlights of the dozens of activities and events we host to help bring hope and healing, one adventure at a time.
Date: May 17, 2021Location: Eric Englehard Farm, Longmont, COHosted by: River Deep foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom Turkey HuntWe hosted two veterans referred by Operation TBI Freedom for this outing. They were anxious to try their luck at spring turkey hunting — one used a bow and the other a shotgun. Both participants […]
Date: May 11-12, 2021Location: Pinwheel Ranch, COHosted By: River Deep Foundation & SCI HOP Turkey Hunt In partnership with Infinite Outdoors USA, we were able to send two Veterans to a turkey hunt on private property at the Pinwheel Ranch in Colorado. As happens in Colorado, we experienced a range of weather! Even though there were
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Date: May 8, 2021Location: Kilroy’s WorkshopHosted by: River Deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating groups: Operation TBI Freedom and Fort Carson SRU An amazing time with a group of four veterans learning about the fundamentals of blacksmithing this weekend. Our Master Blacksmith, Ron Hardman, took time to ensure that everyone was prepared for the class. First,
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Date: May 3, 2021Location: Cottonwood Center for the ArtsHosted by: River Deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating groups: Operation TBI Freedom and Fort Carson SRU The art class was a great way to start the month of May with a group of veterans and their family members painting beautiful desert sunsets. Our instructor, Jess Preble,
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Date: April 24, 2021Location: Denver Adaptive Divers (DAD), Denver, COHosted by: River deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating Groups: Operation TBI Freedom, Fort Carson SRU and Quality of Life Plus Try SCUBAWe had a big group of veterans at this outing anxious to try SCUBA! The group was first introduced to the basics and what to
Date: April 17, 2021 Location: Kilroy’s WorkshopHosted by: River Deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating groups: Operation TBI Freedom and Fort Carson SRU Another amazing time with a group of four veterans learning the fundamentals of blacksmithing this weekend. We also had the opportunity to meet a group of soldiers from Fort Carson. Our Master Blacksmith,
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Date: April 13, 2021Location: USAFA Equestrian CenterHosted by: River Deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating groups: Operation TBI Freedom Equine Assisted Learning This was our first Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) session for the season. Despite the cold weather, we had fun at the Air Force Academy Equestrian Center with of six amazing veterans! The group learned
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Date: April 11 2021 Location: RMS gear Hosted by: River Deep Foundation and Denver SCIHOPParticipating groups: Operation TBI Freedom and Fort Carson SRU Archery InstructionToday we learned the fundamentals of archery with the recurved bows. With the help of the RMS Gear staff and their instruction even the those who have never shot a bow
Date: Monday, April 5, 2021Hosted by: River Deep Foundation & Denver SCI HOPLocation: Cottonwood Art Center – Colorado SpringsParticipants: Ft. Carson SRU, Operation TBI Freedom Painting with Paper – Collage ArtWe started this spring with a fun art class, learning a playful application of collage. Our instructor Karen Khoury showed our group of six participants
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Saturday, April 3, 2021Location: Denver Fencing CenterHosted by: River Deep Foundation and SCIHOPParticipating Groups: Ft. Carson SRU, Operation TBI Freedom, Craig Hospital This was a first-time fencing experience for our entire group. The always wonderful Denver Fencing Center staff took us through the fundamentals and some drills before outfitting everyone with the proper gear. The
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