TAPS Young Adults Lake Placid Olympic Fall Experience

The TAPS Young Adults Experience offers one-of-a-kind opportunities across the country to TAPS Survivors ages 18-30. These experiences promote care, peer connection and personal well-being. In building a Community of peers, we offer survivors a safe space to be themselves, have fun, and focus on well-being and personal development.

Young Adults Lake Placid

OVERVIEW

The TAPS Young Adults Lake Placid Fall Olympic Experience is offered to our Survivors ages 18-30, September 10-14, 2025. Participants will join us in beautiful Lake Placid, NY at Wildwood on the Lake and the Lake Placid Olympic Legacy Sites as we lean into our program theme of Healing Out Loud! Survivors will participate in this inspiring program partnering with Olympic and; Community Leaders, Coaches and Athletes. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in once-in-a-lifetime activities such as bobsled, curling, luge, skating, “ice house starts” and more. Programming will lean into building peer connections and; community as we Heal Out Loud! and learn to live after loss.

SCHEDULE

Wed, Sept. 10: Participants will arrive to check-in at the lodge and get settled. Attendees may fly-in to the Albany, NY airport or drive directly to the lodge. Programming begins with our welcome “Fireside chat” Wednesday evening. Survivors will have time to connect and get to know other attendees as we relax, share and build community.

Thurs-Sat., Sept. 11-13: Survivors will start the day with breakfast as we get ready for a day full of activities and connection. We will spend each day participating in once-in-a-lifetime activities and programs that focus on building confidence, challenging yourself and connecting with peers. Activities and programming will be centered around providing opportunities to grow and focus on personal well-being as we Heal Out Loud! Attendees will visit the Lake Placid Olympic Venues (Legacy Sites) and participate in activities such as luge, skeleton, bobsled, skating, curling, climbing and more. Evenings will include a delicious meal, often followed by a fireside chat. Don’t count out the incredible “cold plunge” that might be offered. This impactful location, community and experience has been transformative for previous survivors who attended and we are excited to offer it again.

Sun, Sept. 14: Survivors will gather for a final breakfast as we take time to reflect on all we have shared. Attendees will depart before lunch.

EVENT FEES

Thanks to the generous NFL sponsorship, TAPS is able to provide lodging, meals, activities and supplies for all attendees from Wednesday night to Sunday. You'll share a room with other event attendees. TAPS Young Adults Program staff will be in contact after applicants have been approved and registered.

Attendees will need to cover the cost of your transportation to and from the event. Please do not make travel arrangements until you are contacted after registering.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications will be open from May 24-June 8, 2025 (look for the blue button at top of this page at that time). Applicants will be notified of selection or waitlist status by June 13, 2025. Applicants not initially selected to attend will be placed on a waitlist and notified as space becomes available. If you have any questions, please email youngadults@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS(8277).

If you have any questions, please email youngadults@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277).

About TAPS Young Adults Programmimg

In all TAPS Young Adults Programming, we focus on Care + Connection + Well-being.

Care: We foster judgment-free spaces with peers who understand, where you can bring all that you carry and lean on others who wont feel burdened.

Connection: When peers show up and support each other, it becomes a trusted and encouraging community, where we hope you feel free and safe to have fun.

Well-being: With personal development tools for life and self-care and some time just for you, we help you focus on your mental and emotional well-being - to uncover your own confidence, empowerment and growth. Through a Peer Community of support, accessible resources and enriching experiences, we equip young adults to live content and fulfilling lives. We look forward to having you join us for the TAPS Young Adults Experiences.