Camp Tamarac
Veteran Retreat
August 14 -16, 2026
Veteran Retreat
August 14 -16, 2026
Camp Tamarac - SGT Carlton A. Clark Veterans Center - Malone, NY
Veteran Retreat
Homeward Bound Adirondacks would like to invite you to a Veteran Retreat. The retreat will be August 14-16, 2026 at Camp Tamarac - SGT Carlton A. Clark Retreat Center in Malone, NY. Register now and join us for a weekend of peer to peer, connection, and nature therapy in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Meet and recreate with other veterans.
Our retreats are not exclusively for combat veterans. If you are a veteran experiencing PTSD, MST, TBI, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, or any other form of trauma or affliction, Homeward Bound Adirondacks is here to support you. We are committed to understanding your needs and helping you embark on a path towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Our retreats are not exclusively for combat veterans. If you are a veteran experiencing PTSD, MST, TBI, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, or any other form of trauma or affliction, Homeward Bound Adirondacks is here to support you. We are committed to understanding your needs and helping you embark on a path towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
NOTE: At this time, this retreat will consist of large canvas tent accommodations until our cabins and lodge are finished with construction.
We are embracing the beauty of simplicity and community by transitioning to shared, rustic accommodations. By living together in gender-segregated quarters, we aim to deepen our connection with each other and with nature. This change reflects our commitment to fostering a strong, supportive community and offering an authentic retreat experience. We understand this is a shift from our previous arrangements and appreciate the adaptability and openness of our veterans. We're dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and respectful environment for everyone.
This retreat is a "rustic" retreat. You must be comfortable sharing the same living quarters with other veterans. There will be gender-segregated quarters and rustic bathrooms.
We are embracing the beauty of simplicity and community by transitioning to shared, rustic accommodations. By living together in gender-segregated quarters, we aim to deepen our connection with each other and with nature. This change reflects our commitment to fostering a strong, supportive community and offering an authentic retreat experience. We understand this is a shift from our previous arrangements and appreciate the adaptability and openness of our veterans. We're dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and respectful environment for everyone.
This retreat is a "rustic" retreat. You must be comfortable sharing the same living quarters with other veterans. There will be gender-segregated quarters and rustic bathrooms.
NOTE: Retreats are free once people arrive - however we are not in a position to pay for transportation to get to and from the retreat venue. NOTE: Homeward Bound Adirondacks does NOT pay for transportation to and from retreats. However, once you arrive, housing, food, and essentials are taken care of for you. If you are a veteran coming to a retreat and are willing to provide transportation to any veteran in need of transportation that may be on your path to the retreat or within a certain number of miles from your path, please let us know. If you are a veteran in need of a ride and would like to find out if there may be someone coming by your way or could pick you up, please let us know.
Our retreats are made possible thanks to the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Let's connect our heroes with the tranquility they deserve.
Our retreats are made possible thanks to the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project. Let's connect our heroes with the tranquility they deserve.
Vets Helping Vets
Veterans build resilience and support networks through peer to peer discussions and activities. Retreats offer an opportunity to build comradery with other Vets while relaxing in a wilderness environment.
Policy
Our new screening process involves direct contact from a HBA Case Manager for all registered veterans to assess eligibility and prioritize attendance. We're focusing first on veterans enrolled in our Case Management and those who haven't yet experienced a retreat, particularly those facing service-related challenges. If a retreat reaches capacity under these criteria, we may need to schedule you for a later date. We understand this might be inconvenient and appreciate your understanding. Our goal is to support as many veterans as possible, prioritizing those dealing with service-related trauma or difficulties. A member of our HBA team will be in touch shortly for a pre-screening discussion about your specific situation.
Waiting List
If there are any cancellations, those first on the waiting list, will be offered these on first come basis. Feel free to contact Homeward Bound Adirondacks to get on the waiting list
Cancelations
If you need to cancel, please cancel with HBA as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the day before the retreat. An empty RSVP is one veteran who misses out.
Date & Time
August 14, 2026 3:00 PM
August 16, 2026 1:00 PM
August 16, 2026 1:00 PM
All amenities provided at no cost to the Veteran!
Retreats are free once people arrive - however we are not in a position to pay for transportation to get to and from the retreat venue.
Location
Camp Tamarac - Future site of the SGT Carlton A. Clark Veterans Center
12801 State Rt. 30, Malone, NY 12953
12801 State Rt. 30, Malone, NY 12953
Friday's Schedule
3:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Friday afternoon arrival allows Veterans time to unwind, adjust to the retreat surroundings, and meet and talk with other Veterans before the activities begin. There are also opportunities to walk the grounds and fish in the ponds.
5:00 PM
Dinner & Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful dinner in a group environment with other Veterans, HBA staff, and guests.
7:00 PM
Ice Breaker
Activity designed to help all the veterans meet the other veteran participants and to become more comfortable around them.
8:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Friday evening fireside chats are unstructured, informal, and are another way to help Veterans continue to unwind, adjust to the retreat surroundings, and meet and talk with other Veterans before the formal fireside chat on Saturday evening.
Saturday's Schedule
8:00 AM
Breakfast and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
10:00 AM
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, and Forest Bathing (All activities are weather and staff dependent). TBD
1:00 PM
Lunch and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful lunch in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests
2:00 PM
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, and Forest Bathing (All activities are weather and staff dependent). TBD
5:00 PM
Dinner and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful dinner in a peer group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
7:00 PM
Team and Camaraderie Building Exercise
Individual and team activities designed to build camaraderie and team work.
8:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Saturday evening fireside chats are structured, formal and allow veterans to go a little deeper into discussions and sharing.
Sunday's Schedule
8:00 AM
Breakfast and Conversation
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast in a group environment with other Veterans, staff, and guests.
10:00 AM
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, and Forest Bathing (All activities are weather and staff dependent). TBD
1:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
A debrief with the Executive Director and a chance for vets and staff to say goodbye