Wounded Warrior Project

Project Odyssey Video Library

View Wounded Warrior Project's Project Odyssey, Wildcatter Ranch 2009 video in the July 2009 Edition of the American Veteran from the Department of Veterans Affairs. "The American Veteran" tells the stories of service and sacrifice made by America's men and women in uniform and discusses some of the benefits they have earned.

Click here to see National Service Director and Project Odyssey founder, John Roberts talk about the latest Odyssey with active duty service members at Fort Bragg.  Warriors had the opportunity to learn surfing at Cape Lookout in Harkers Island, North Carolina.

About Project Odyssey

Wounded Warrior Project believes in the power of nature and recreation to help warriors dealing with combat stress.  Project Odyssey, an outdoor rehabilitative retreat that combines adventure challenges with opportunities for peer support and group processing, was created to support warriors in their recovery from combat stress.

Recreational experiences ranging from rock climbing in the Black Hills of South Dakota to herding cattle on Wildcatter Ranch, encourage personal growth among participants and team building within the warrior community.

In conjunction with the National Park Service, Project Odyssey takes place on a variety of geographical locations over the course of five days.  Past event sites include Wildcatter Resort & Ranch in Graham, Texas; Marriott Cocoa Beach in Miami, Florida; National Ability Center, Park City, Utah; Acadia National Park in Maine.  Each location offers a unique experience that is different from the last and varies based on geographical resources.

Partnering with the Vet Centers across the country, Wounded Warrior Project recruits combat warriors from across the country who are currently enrolled in counseling services.  Odyssey allows participants to continue their therapeutic journey in a novel, dynamic setting with peers and support from Wounded Warrior Project and Vet Center professionals.

2010 Project Odyssey Events:

• February 21-25, 2010    Wildcatter Ranch- Graham, Texas    (Men)
• April 2010    National Ability Center-Park City, Utah    (Men)
• June 2010    Adaptive Sports Foundation- Windham, New York    (Women)
• July 2010    National Ability Center-Park City, Utah    (Men)
• August 2010    Acadia National Park- Maine    (Men)
• September 2010    Adaptive Sports Foundation- Windham, New York    (Men)

Participant Requirements:

• Currently seeking treatment for combat stress
• Never been on Project Odyssey
• Ability to travel independently to the Project Odyssey location
• Complete screening with licensed clinician

If you are interested in participating in Project Odyssey, please contact our Combat Stress Recovery Program Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are an injured service member and wish to sign up as a WWP alumni for more information about or for participating in our other programs, please click here.