Operation Adventure
SHARED EXPERIENCES BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES.
Part of the Foundation’s Recreation & Adventure pillar.
The Pillar
Recreation & Adventure.
Recreation creates friendships, improves physical wellness, and helps veterans reconnect with purpose. The Foundation's outdoor and fitness programming brings the Chicago veteran community together on and off the water.
On the Water
Chicago River, from a kayak.
The Foundation’s recurring kayak outings on the Chicago River — run with Urban Kayak Chicago, free, all skill levels, open to veterans and military families.
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Signature Programs
In practice.
Programs
What runs under this pillar.
Recurring programming that puts the Recreation & Adventure pillar into practice year-round.
- The EDC Remembrance Muster
- Group Kayaking
- Hiking & Trail Walks
- Outdoor Rucks
- Seasonal Adventures
Standing with veterans
THE TASKFORCE
Chicago sponsors, partners, and community organizations behind the Foundation's Recreation & Adventure programming.
This is your community.
Pick your path into the Foundation's Recreation & Adventure work.
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Attend an event. Meet the community. Belonging starts by walking in the door.
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