Resilience.
Body, Mind & Spirit.

Through outdoor adventure, we share the peace, beauty, and reforming power of God’s creation with the Veteran and Military Community.

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Renewing Veteran & Military Resilience

Outdoor Immersion is a community care mission using outdoor recreation to create connections of friendship, moving military and veterans from isolation to community and rebuilding resilience physically, mentally and spiritually.

Our Mission

Our Programs

Our programs are unapologetically focused on rebuilding what life’s battles have taken away. We guide veterans toward physical, mental, spiritual, and social resilience.

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Resilience-Focused Kinetic Outdoor Activites

Sword Path

OI Mess Hall

OI Equine & Veteran Community Center

REBOOT Military Recovery

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Physical Resilience

Building strength and stamina through outdoor activities that renew the body.

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Mental Resilience

Fostering clarity and peace by stepping away from stress and into nature.

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Spiritual Resilience

Reconnecting with God’s creation and finding deeper meaning and hope.

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Social Resilience

Creating friendships and community connections that last a lifetime.

Our Impact

Hear from those whose lives have been changed:

WARR Therapist

“This organization consistently earns the highest patient satisfaction ratings. Jim is a true gift, and we’re so grateful for his dedication to facilitating genuine healing and breakthroughs in people’s lives. Thank you for all that you do!”

SEAL Support

“My key takeaways were opening myself to new ideas and recognizing the necessity of love and spirituality. Our sessions motivated me to talk more with my wife, and spending time in nature—even just five minutes outside—helps me stay grounded and mindful of my surroundings.”

SEAL

“Jim, I want you to know I value the meaningful time and compassion you bring to everything you do. Your genuine approach reminds me that people come into our lives when we need them most. Thank you for your exceptional support and guidance.”

Special Forces Group

“Jim Skal, with Outdoor Immersion, led our Warfighter Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Resiliency Program at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. His transparency, authenticity, and passion sparked compelling discussions and revealed the power of nature. The immersion lab showed practical ways to build daily life habits—hands down the best program in WARR-P.”

SEAL

“Your program was the most effective at forging genuine connections. Your transparency and vulnerability showed your authenticity—you weren’t merely going through the motions. This openness deepened our trust and engagement throughout the experience.”

SWCC

“I experienced Outdoor Immersion in summer 2023 during a TBI clinic. Jim’s warm, welcoming approach and the nature-based program were truly inspirational. From group sessions to kayaking, the blend of outdoor activities and spiritual reflection felt like family, and I still carry that sense of belonging months later.”