YOUNG ADULTS NIAGARA FALLS 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.

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Overview

The TAPS Young Adults Niagara Falls Experience is offered to our Survivors ages 18-30, July 9-13, 2025. Participants will join us in beautiful Buffalo, NY at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Survivors will lean into our 2025 focus of Healing Out Loud! as we build Connection and Community with peers. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit Niagara Falls State Park where we will view Niagara Falls, maybe take a “ride into the mist” and watch the evening fireworks. We will also visit the beautiful Buffalo Waterfront and have a special activity with New Era. Additionally, attendees will be able to participate in portions of the TAPS NE Regional Seminar, which will coincide with this Young Adults Experience.

Schedule

Wed, July 9: Participants will arrive to check-in at the Hyatt and get settled. Attendees may fly into the Buffalo, NY airport or drive directly to the Hyatt. Programming begins with our welcome gathering Wednesday evening. Survivors will have time to connect and get to know other Young Adults as we relax, share and build community.

Thurs. July 10: Survivors will start the day with breakfast as we prepare for a day full of activities and connections visiting Niagara Falls State Park. We will spend the day exploring, touring and “catching some mist.” During summer, Niagara Falls State Park also offers nightly fireworks (weather permitting).

Fri-Sat, July 11-12: We will spend each day participating in activities and programming centered around providing opportunities to focus on personal well-being as we Heal Out

Attendees will visit the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and participate in activities such as a “Cap Design” activity with New Era. This beautiful location, will offer all the opportunity to Connect, Build Community and focus on personal Well-being.

Sun., July. 13: Survivors will participate in some final programming and creative activities as we spend time reflecting on our experience. Attendees will depart after 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

APPLICATION DETAILS: Applications will be open from May 13 - June 1, 2025 (look for the blue button at top of this page at that time). Applicants will be notified of selection on a first-come, first-serve rolling basis. When space is full, 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.