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Wellness Camps

Where veterans come together to train, connect, and rediscover what it means to be part of a team.

More Than a Training Camp

VGF Wellness Camps are multi-day residential experiences designed specifically for veterans. They combine structured physical training with mindfulness, breathing and yoga practices, group conversations focused on healthy transition, confidence-building outdoor activities, and genuine human connection.

These camps are not a bootcamp and they are not therapy. They sit somewhere in between. A space where veterans can challenge themselves physically, reconnect with nature, share openly with people who understand, and leave with a community that lasts well beyond the weekend.

What Happens at a Camp

On and Off the Mats

Grappling Sessions

Structured training sessions covering technique, movement, and controlled rolling. All levels welcome. Coached by qualified instructors with experience working with veterans.

Mindfulness, Yoga and Breathwork

Guided sessions focused on breathing, body awareness, and learning to regulate the nervous system. Practical tools that carry into everyday life.

Group Conversations

Facilitated discussions around healthy transition, identity, purpose, and connection. Grounded in cognitive behavioural principles. A chance to speak openly with people who get it.

Outdoor Activities

Confidence-building activities in nature. Getting outside, pushing comfort zones in a supported environment, and reconnecting with the outdoors.

Community Time

Shared meals, conversations around the fire, and the unstructured time where the real connections are made. No agenda, no pressure. Just people being around people who understand.

From Our Community

“During the camp, I not only gained confidence in my physical abilities through grappling but also found tools to manage stress and connect with a community of peers who understood my experiences. The mindfulness sessions and group discussions were especially impactful in helping me process and grow.”

Aaron Steffens, RAAF Veteran