WHAT WE DO
The Patriot Resilient Leader Institute (PRLI), a 501(c)3, is a group of Lakes Region veterans and concerned citizens who came together in late 2013/early 2014 committed to combining the talents of area professionals and the scenic beauty of the Lakes Region area into programs that would assist disabled veterans throughout New England to (as stated in our Mission Statement) “recover their physical, mental and emotional well-being.”
To achieve that goal, we run 3-to-4-day Camp Resilience retreats which provide life skills workshops, peer-to-peer counseling, and outdoor experiential learning/sports activities to veterans. The PRLI covers all of the costs with the exception of transportation to and from Gilford. However, we do request a $75 registration fee, refundable upon completion of the retreat, to cover last-minute no-shows. Priority is given to veterans with serious, service related disabilities.
Most of our Camp Resilience retreats have been general in nature with life skills devoted to topics such as resiliency, anger management, mindfulness, sleep issues, wellness, exercise, mindful eating, and financial management. Other retreats have been specialized to specific topics/populations, such as Equine Assisted Learning and retreats for women-only, spouses and caregivers, couples, PTSD, and Military Sexual Trauma. Additionally, we hold outdoor experiential learning/sports activities which vary with the season but include hiking, kayaking, sailing, the Aerial Treetop Adventure ropes course at Gunstock, snow-shoeing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing.
To achieve that goal, we run 3-to-4-day Camp Resilience retreats which provide life skills workshops, peer-to-peer counseling, and outdoor experiential learning/sports activities to veterans. The PRLI covers all of the costs with the exception of transportation to and from Gilford. However, we do request a $75 registration fee, refundable upon completion of the retreat, to cover last-minute no-shows. Priority is given to veterans with serious, service related disabilities.
Most of our Camp Resilience retreats have been general in nature with life skills devoted to topics such as resiliency, anger management, mindfulness, sleep issues, wellness, exercise, mindful eating, and financial management. Other retreats have been specialized to specific topics/populations, such as Equine Assisted Learning and retreats for women-only, spouses and caregivers, couples, PTSD, and Military Sexual Trauma. Additionally, we hold outdoor experiential learning/sports activities which vary with the season but include hiking, kayaking, sailing, the Aerial Treetop Adventure ropes course at Gunstock, snow-shoeing, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing.
The Mission
- To provide sustained, comprehensive programs to help wounded warriors recover their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The Vision
- Camp Resilience, using the scenic beauty of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire as its backdrop and home base, provides sports, adventure activities, and life skills programs for wounded warriors.
The Goal
- Find meaning and purpose in life
- Develop strong family and community relationship skills
- Avoid and overcome destructive & addictive behavior
- Learn financial management
- Develop job search, resumes and interview skills
- Make your life count and pass this on to others through the power of your example
