Join us for a virtual support group for survivors of suicide the second Tuesday of every month. This group will be for family members, co-workers, close friends of first responders who have died by suicide and it's also for responders who have experienced the suicide of a family member, co-worker, or close friend.

Please share this with those who you feel might need it and sign up on levelupconference.org. 

Get those blades sharpened, air out your pads and cool off this summer on the ICE. Let’s suit up for some drop-in hockey. We will have the ice from 9-11am to play, practice, or just work on improving your hockey skills. We know many of you are gearing up to play in Battle of the Badges on Sept 12th so this is a great time to get some practice in but don’t get hurt;)

Pads are a must. 30 spots available so grab some other responders and head out. Lunch will be served after in the restaurant. Game on! This outing will be hosted by Chris Whitson.

For all current or former first responders.

Join us for a day of fly fishing. Depending on the water and weather conditions, we may float fish, wade fish, or fish a high alpine lake. Lucky for us, the colorado waters offer us plenty of options to catch trout. Just bring your sense of adventure, a valid Colorado fishing license, polarized sunglasses, and weather-appropriate layers. All experience levels are welcome.

Due to extremely high water temperatures and voluntary river closures we will have to start very early and go to higher elevations. Expect to meet at the river between 6 and 6 - 6:30 am.  This means we will leave the Golden area as early as 4 AM and plan on returning between 3 and 4 pm. If we wade fish you can expect a moderately strenuous hike in but it will be worth the effort! This outing will be hosted by Corey Davidson.

For retired or current responders only

This gathering is for male first responders looking to strengthen their faith, sharpen their jiu jitsu skills, and build authentic brotherhood with other men who serve their communities. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience, you're welcome.

Please bring: Your Bible & Water. Gis will be provided if you do not have one.

Come ready for a morning of fellowship, Bible study, and training. We look forward to spending time together and growing in faith alongside one another. We have this group every Monday. Hosted by Caleb Schnell with Castle Rock Fire.

Come spend a cozy fall afternoon creating, and enjoying some good time together! You’ll get to choose your own craft project from a selection of fun seasonal options and then spend the afternoon making something beautiful with your own two hands.

No crafting experience needed — just come ready to relax, connect, and have fun! We’ll provide the supplies, the creative inspiration, and a welcoming space to enjoy one another. This outing will be hosted by Lindsay Biggs.

For spouses of responders only, this is NOT a couples outing

Responders, join us for a couple hours of clay shooting and lunch at Colorado Youth Outdoors. Everything will be provided, please wear closed toe shoes. This outing will be hosted by Michael Hughes.

**For all current or retired first responders**

Get those blades sharpened, air out your pads and cool off this summer on the ICE. Let’s suit up for some drop-in hockey. We will have the ice from 9-11am to play, practice, or just work on improving your hockey skills. We know many of you are gearing up to play in Battle of the Badges on Sept 12th so this is a great time to get some practice in but don’t get hurt;)

Pads are a must. 30 spots available so grab some other responders and head out. Lunch will be served after in the restaurant. Game on! This outing will be hosted by Chris Whitson.

For all current or former first responders.

Join us for a day of fly fishing. Depending on the water and weather conditions, we may float fish, wade fish, or fish a high alpine lake. Lucky for us, the colorado waters offer us plenty of options to catch trout. Just bring your sense of adventure, a valid Colorado fishing license, polarized sunglasses, and weather-appropriate layers. All experience levels are welcome.

Due to extremely high water temperatures and voluntary river closures we will have to start very early and go to higher elevations. Expect to meet at the river between 6 and 6 - 6:30 am.  This means we will leave the Golden area as early as 4 AM and plan on returning between 3 and 4 pm. If we wade fish you can expect a moderately strenuous hike in but it will be worth the effort! This outing will be hosted by Corey Davidson.

For retired or current responders only

FORWARD TOGETHER (Ages 13–18)

This Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning program offers teens of first responders a unique, hands-on experience designed to build connection, resilience, communication, and emotional awareness through guided interactions with horses. This two-hour experiential workshop combines equine activities with practical life skills in a safe and supportive environment where participants can strengthen coping strategies, develop healthy relationships, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.

No horseback riding experience is required, and this program does not include riding.

Jenny Burnsed, MS LPC, ESMHL and Michelle Rickel bring 35+ years of experience working with kids and teens in a variety of therapeutic ways. www.equirhythm.org

We will have 2 pickleball courts set up for 2 hours @ Chicken N Pickle in Thornton. Whether you are an avid pickleball player or have ever wanted to try the game, this will be a great opportunity. Paddles and balls will be provided. This will be a great way to enjoy a few hours of fun and competition. Food afterwards at the Chicken N Pickle restaurant. This outing will be hosted by Steve Pelster.

For all retired and current responders

Let’s see who’s the fastest in the group. Join other responders for Go-Karting at the new track at Centennial Airport. We will grab some food nearby at Penguins Tap & Grill after. This outing will be hosted by Mike Ladd.

For current or retired first responders only

We are excited to continue monthly Retiree Breakfasts for first responders. Leaving the job can sometimes feel isolating or make people feel forgotten, and this gathering gives retirees a regular place to reconnect, catch up, and stay connected with those who understand their experiences. We will have the back room in the restaurant, and this is open to all responder retiree's including medical retirement. This outing will be hosted by Mark and Kathy Spurgeon.

Sign up on the Revital app

Join us for a day of fly fishing. Depending on the water and weather conditions, we may float fish, wade fish, or fish a high alpine lake. Lucky for us, the colorado waters offer us plenty of options to catch trout. Just bring your sense of adventure, a valid Colorado fishing license, polarized sunglasses, and weather-appropriate layers. All experience levels are welcome.

Due to extremely high water temperatures and voluntary river closures we will have to start very early and go to higher elevations. Expect to meet at the river between 6 and 6 - 6:30 am.  This means we will leave the Golden area as early as 4 AM and plan on returning between 3 and 4 pm. If we wade fish you can expect a moderately strenuous hike in but it will be worth the effort! This outing will be hosted by Corey Davidson.

For retired or current responders only

"Clear" — Mindfulness Training for Responders

FREE 30-minute virtual session hosted by Ronnie De Manna, Marine Corps veteran and certified mindfulness teacher. Learn breath-based techniques used in high-stress environments to regulate your nervous system — fast. There will be 2 sessions each month for the next 6 months with each session providing a different focus.

SESSION 3

Reset: Managing the Anger Dial

Description: Constant adrenaline, chronic stress, and cumulative trauma all push one dial in the same direction. This session covers practical techniques to recognize when you're elevated and bring yourself back before it costs you.

No experience needed. Each session will be on zoom and you are not required to have your camera on for privacy reasons. Open to all current and retired first responders. Register on the Revital app.

This gathering is for male first responders looking to strengthen their faith, sharpen their jiu jitsu skills, and build authentic brotherhood with other men who serve their communities. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience, you're welcome.

Please bring: Your Bible & Water. Gis will be provided if you do not have one.

Come ready for a morning of fellowship, Bible study, and training. We look forward to spending time together and growing in faith alongside one another. We have this group every Monday. Hosted by Caleb Schnell with Castle Rock Fire.

Bring your spouse and join us at Flight Club Denver for a fun date night playing darts. They have booths set up with electronic darts and a variety of games to play (similar to Top Golf). After darts, we will go 2 blocks away to Woodie Fisher for dinner (it's one of the oldest firehouses in Denver that has been transformed into a restaurant). This outing will be hosted by Brianne & Logan Price.

Only 5 couples spots available. Sign up on the app.

Indoor Surfing!! Surf Shack just opened a location in Colorado Springs. We're renting out a wave for 2 hours. No experience necessary. This is an indoor surf wave. We'll have the wave to ourselves for 2 hours. There will be an instructor from Surf Shack helping us get up on the wave. We'll surf for 2 hours and then go grab some lunch next door at Papa's Italian Restaurant.

Bring swim trunks, a towel, and dry clothes for the restaurant.

This outing will be hosted by Mike Ladd and Doug King.

For retired or current responders only

Join us for a day of fly fishing. Depending on the water and weather conditions, we may float fish, wade fish, or fish a high alpine lake. Lucky for us, the colorado waters offer us plenty of options to catch trout. Just bring your sense of adventure, a valid Colorado fishing license, polarized sunglasses, and weather-appropriate layers. All experience levels are welcome.

Due to extremely high water temperatures and voluntary river closures we will have to start very early and go to higher elevations. Expect to meet at the river between 6 and 6 - 6:30 am.  This means we will leave the Golden area as early as 4 AM and plan on returning between 3 and 4 pm. If we wade fish you can expect a moderately strenuous hike in but it will be worth the effort! This outing will be hosted by Corey Davidson.

For retired or current responders only

18 holes of golf in the early morning before it gets too hot at Riverdale Dunes, followed by lunch at the course or at a restaurant near by. The tee time is at 6:52am. Come early and hit some balls before. Golf will be covered by Revital, just bring your clubs. This outing will be hosted by Scott Regan.

3 spots, sign up on the app

Come enjoy some sand on your feet and play indoor beach volleyball. We will play for awhile and then grab some food afterward. This outing is hosted by Erik Sundseth.

**Former or Current First Responders Only**

Let’s get out and enjoy some fresh air while working on our fly fishing skills. Responders join us for a 1/2 day of fly fishing with 2 instructors and fishing in the ponds at Colorado Youth Outdoors. Everything will be provided included lunch. This outing will be hosted by Michael Hughes.

10 spots available for current or retired responders

This gathering is for male first responders looking to strengthen their faith, sharpen their jiu jitsu skills, and build authentic brotherhood with other men who serve their communities. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience, you're welcome.

Please bring: Your Bible & Water. Gis will be provided if you do not have one.

Come ready for a morning of fellowship, Bible study, and training. We look forward to spending time together and growing in faith alongside one another. We have this group every Monday. Hosted by Caleb Schnell with Castle Rock Fire.

Spouses, we are heading to Anderson Farms UPick Sunflowers event. We will spend a couple hours connecting, enjoying the sunflowers and picking our own bouquet to take home. Let’s enjoy a fun girl's evening out! This outing will be hosted by Martha.

Responders, join us for a couple hours of clay shooting and lunch at Colorado Youth Outdoors. Everything will be provided, please wear closed toe shoes. This outing will be hosted by Michael Hughes.

**For all current or retired first responders**

Fun Day of Lift accessed, downhill mountain biking at Trestle. If you are an avid mountain biker and have never ridden Trestle, you are missing out.

You need to have a decent full suspension mountain bike, and sorry - but it can't be from Walmart. It needs to have good brakes, and I would suggest a spare tube or tire repair. You also need to be an intermediate or higher level rider. We'll keep it kind of tame since we're in a group, and all the features have ride-arounds, but you should be comfortable on singletrack trails. We will NOT be hitting the Banana Peel Pro Line!! We'll plan on mostly doing blue runs, but see how everyone is doing. Please ride at your own comfort level.

Probably ride from 10 - 12, then grab lunch at the base, and then go another couple hours. You would be welcome to stay later too. I'm good for about 4 hours of riding until my forearms are done.

Helmet required. It does not need to be a full-face. You are welcome to wear body armor if you want. It is also a good idea to have a camelbak. Water bottles tend to not stay in very well, or you can leave them at the base.

This outing will be hosted by Mike Ladd for all retired or current responders.

"Clear" — Mindfulness Training for Responders

FREE 30-minute virtual session hosted by Ronnie De Manna, Marine Corps veteran and certified mindfulness teacher. Learn breath-based techniques used in high-stress environments to regulate your nervous system — fast. There will be 2 sessions each month for the next 6 months with each session providing a different focus.

SESSION 2

Title: Shutting Off After Shift

Description: One of the hardest parts of the job is leaving it at work. This session gives you a simple, repeatable routine to transition out of responder mode and back into your own life — without the baggage following you in.

No experience needed. Each session will be on zoom and you are not required to have your camera on for privacy reasons. Open to all current and retired first responders. Register on the Revital app.

Join us for a virtual support group for survivors of suicide the second Tuesday of every month. This group will be for family members, co-workers, close friends of first responders who have died by suicide and it's also for responders who have experienced the suicide of a family member, co-worker, or close friend.

Please share this with those who you feel might need it and sign up on levelupconference.org. 

This gathering is for male first responders looking to strengthen their faith, sharpen their jiu jitsu skills, and build authentic brotherhood with other men who serve their communities. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or have years of experience, you're welcome.

Please bring: Your Bible & Water. Gis will be provided if you do not have one.

Come ready for a morning of fellowship, Bible study, and training. We look forward to spending time together and growing in faith alongside one another. We have this group every Monday. Hosted by Caleb Schnell with Castle Rock Fire.