Upcoming: Adaptive Hike
We are excited to run an adaptive hike with Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital at beautiful Sam’s Point Preserve. While we will be working with many of their patients, we expect to have a few spaces open to the public however you must contact us to register before the event day on Tues 9/24, Rain Date Thu 9/26
Upcoming: I AM Off Road Adapted
We are excited to join our friends at Individual Abilities In Motion at their Off Road Adapted event in Bear Creek Village, PA. We are all about off road accessibility and will bring Action Trackchairs, Grit Freedom Chairs and our Swincar to the event. Register at https://individualabilities.org/event/off-road-adapted-3/
Upcoming: Rockefeller State Park Preserve Abilities Day Celebration
We are excited to be at the Abilities Day Celebration and will have an Action Trackchair and GRIT Freedom Chair at the event!
Upcoming: Wheelers For The Wounded Passenger Ride-Along & BBQ - Registration Now Open
We began our annual event with Wheelers For The Wounded New Jersey and ELKS Veteran Services in 2018, and are excited to host our 2024 event at NORA’s 75 acre off road training facility in Ellenville, NY. Veterans will take the passenger seats in rigs from several off road clubs and enjoy wheeling on NORA’s vast terrain. The Elks provide breakfast and a BBQ lunch. Space is limited and registration is required. More registration details coming soon, if you are a veteran and would like to attend this fun event let us know.
Upcoming: AccessAbility Day @ Push To Walk NJ
Team SOAR Experiences is excited to attend AccessAbility Day at Push To Walk Gym in Montvale, NJ. Come down and learn about their facility and the different programs attending vendors offer.
Upcoming: Saratoga Spa State Park - Autumn Adaptive Hike w/ Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Our spring adaptive hike went so well, we are returning for an autumn hike! We are partnered with Sunnyview Hospital (Albany) for a fun day using our Action Trackchairs on an adaptive hike at Saratoga Spa State Park. Again, a big Thank You to the Park Rangers who helped us work out the 1 hour trail loop through various park terrain. Please contact the hospital to register.
Upcoming: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Mini Expo
We are excited to attend Burke’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Mobility Expo, where we will talk with community members about our SOAR Experiences offerings.
Completed: SOAR September Open House
Learn more about SOAR Experiences at our Fall Open House! Explore the benefits of outdoor recreation! All are welcome, whether you are an individual who wants to find adaptive ways to go outside, an organization looking to make their community more accessible, or a clinical or educational organization looking to expand their adaptive offerings. You will learn about and experience some of our offerings in Ellenville, NY.
Please complete the online registration to help us better plan the day.
Completed: Marist DPT Olympics Fundraiser
July 2024 - A HUGE shout-out to Marist College DPT program for choosing SOAR Experiences as the recipient of their fundraising for their 2024 Olympic Games! It was great meeting the students, faculty and informing them of our goals and efforts to help others. They will be onsite at our Fall Open House to present us with the result of their efforts. Thanks again Marist!!!!
Completed: Empower SCI @ Stonybrook
In 2023 and 2024 our friends at Empower Spinal Cord Injury invited us to bring an Action Trackchair to their event at Stonybrook University to complement their hand-cycling activity. Yes, we found a hill to climb!
Completed: Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital Group Outing
May 2024 - Fun day with HH in Ellenville! Adaptive hiking, Trackchair Competition, Off Road Ride-Along and Swincar.
Completed: Webinar - Building Adaptive Trail Programming: Lessons from the Field
May 2024 - Our Executive Director, Scott Trager, participated on a webinar panel hosted by American Trails and delivered live to 600+ participants across the United States. Scott discussed how our SOAR Program began along with considerations for running an adaptive hiking program. You can view the webinar at the following link: https://www.americantrails.org/training/building-adaptive-trail-programming-lessons-from-the-field
Completed: Saratoga Spa State Park - Adaptive Hike for Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Guests
May 2024 - We partnered with Sunnyview Hospital (Albany) for a fun day using our Action Trackchairs on an adaptive hike at Saratoga Spa State Park. A big Thank You to the Park Rangers who helped us identify the 1 hour trail loop through various park terrain.
Completed: Columbia University Medical School - Benefits of Adaptive Outdoor Activities Presentation
April 2024 - Team SOAR presented to medical school students about the health benefits of adaptive outdoor activities, and how these activities provide overall better outcomes for patients. We also showcased some of the adaptive equipment available at our facility.
Completed: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Group Outing
March 2024 - A fun group event with Burke Rehabilitation Hospital guests at our Ellenville facility. Adaptive hiking, airgun marksmanship and off road passenger ride-alongs.
Completed: Iona University - Adaptive Outdoor Thesis Presentation
March 2024 - We were thrilled to be part of staff member Jessica Brand’s Masters Thesis presentation at Iona University. Jessica presented research which shows the correlation between outdoor adaptive recreation and improved patient outcomes.
Ongoing: Private Guest Experiences
2024 - Here are some of our guests who recently visited our Ellenville, NY facility.
