Wyoming Patriots

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Free outdoor preparedness workshop day returns this Father's Day weekend at Beartrap Meadow “These are core memories that live with us our whole lives,” Paulson said.

🚨 HUGE THANK YOU to every sponsor making the 2026 Wyoming Patriots Confidence Course a reality!
Just 5 days away and we are incredibly grateful for the partners who believe in building stronger families and more self-reliant communities through hands-on Outdoor Education and lasting Core Memory experiences.
Our incredible sponsors:
• Hilltop Bank
• Magic City Stoves
• Maddog Real Estate Team at Real Estate Leaders – Proud sponsor of the Shelter Building Station, where families learn real teamwork and wilderness skills together
• The Mcmurry Foundatiom
• Casper Elks Lodge
• 7_stones_electric_llc
• Casper Children's Dental Clinic
• Visit Casper
• Community Health of Central
Wyoming
• Hilltop Bank
• Magic City Stoves & Fireplaces
• maddog_real_estate_team
Your generous support directly powers stations, fuel, materials, and the overall experience that helps kids and families walk away more confident and prepared. Thank you for investing in Casper and Natrona County!
We’re in the final stretch!
June 20 at Beartrap Meadow – limited spots remain.
Register today before registration closes:
wyomingpatriots.info
Last-minute volunteers still needed!
Help with setup, station support, and making the day run smoothly. Even a few hours makes a big difference. DM us or email [email protected] to join the team right away.
Tag a friend or family member who should be there or who can volunteer 👇
Let’s finish strong and create more Core Memories together!
❤️

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🚨 Only 8 days left until the Wyoming Patriots Confidence Course!
June 20 at Beartrap Meadow — a full day of hands-on Outdoor Education designed to build real confidence, practical skills, and lasting family memories.
Featured this year: Shelter Building Station — proudly sponsored by Maddog Real Estate Team at Real Estate Leaders. Work together as a family or team to construct emergency shelters while learning teamwork, problem-solving, and wilderness skills that actually matter.
Fuel provided by Hammer Nutrition — Hammer Gels and Enduro Fizz on site to keep everyone powered up and performing at their best.
Open to all ages and skill levels. Donation-based with scholarships available for families who need them.
This isn’t just an event — it’s a Core Memory your family will talk about for years: the day they built something real, faced challenges together, and walked away stronger and more self-reliant.
Register now before spots are gone:
wyomingpatriots.info
Tag your adventure partner or family below 👇
Let’s make this the strongest Confidence Course yet. See you on the 20th!

Proud to announce that Maddog Real Estate Team at Real Estate Leaders is sponsoring the Shelter Building Station at this year’s Annual Confidence Course!
Thanks to their generous support, participants will roll up their sleeves and learn practical shelter-building skills in a hands-on Outdoor Education setting. Families will work together to construct emergency shelters — building teamwork, problem-solving, and the kind of real-world confidence that lasts long after the day ends.
This station is all about creating powerful Core Memories: kids and parents side-by-side, figuring it out, laughing through the challenges, and walking away with that proud “We built this!” feeling.
A big thank you to Lauren Maddox, Frank Coffman, and the entire Maddog Real Estate Team for investing in our Casper community and helping strengthen self-reliant families.
📅 June 20, 2026
📍 Beartrap Meadow area (details in registration)
Open to families and all skill levels.
Register today → wyomingpatriots.info (limited spots)
Tag a friend or family who needs this experience in their summer!

Big thanks to HAMMER NUTRITION for their generous support of the Annual Fathers Day Weekend Confidence Course!
They just donated stickers plus 50 Hammer Gel packets and 50 Enduro Fizz packets to help fuel our participants as they tackle hands-on Outdoor Education challenges, build teamwork, and create lasting confidence-building memories with their families.
Hammer Nutrition’s clean, effective endurance fuels are a perfect fit for keeping energy steady while kids and adults master new skills in the Wyoming outdoors. Your partnership helps turn every station into a proud “I did it!” moment that strengthens self-reliance and family bonds.
Thank you, Hammer Nutrition team — we’re grateful for your commitment to helping communities perform at their best.
Check out their full line of premium endurance nutrition at hammernutrition.com.
Join us June 20 for the annual Patriots Confidence Course — open to families and all skill levels. Registration and details: wyomingpatriots.info
Let’s keep building a stronger, more prepared Casper together.

The clock is ticking, Casper! In exactly 20 days, we head to Bear Trap Meadow for the 4th Annual Wyoming Patriots Confidence Course—and the energy is electric.

We are officially Oil City Nominated for Best Community Event, and families are locking in their spots fast.

THE STATUS:
✅ 67/100 Reserved Spots
✅ Stations Finalized: Fire, Water, Shelter, Navigation, and more.
✅ The "Patriot Bags" are packed: Every kid gets the gear they need to succeed.

This isn't just an "outdoor fair." It’s where your kids will strike their first fire, navigate their first trail, and walk away with a core memory that says: "I can handle anything."

👉 REGISTER NOW: www.wyomingpatriots.info
👉 WANT TO VOLUNTEER? We still have a few sponsorship spots for those who want to support Family Resilience & Frontier Leadership. Text Eric: (307) 258-2466.

Let’s make June 20th a day they’ll never forget. 🇺🇸🤠

I want to personally thank the fathers, veterans, and supporters who stood with our team at the Health Trust listening session last night. We showed up as a disciplined unit to talk about the 88% male su***de rate in Wyoming and the urgent need for Fatherhood Resilience.

While the Trust chose to manage the room with breakout groups and outside facilitators rather than a direct dialogue with the Board, our message was delivered. Because we stayed professional and data-driven, we have secured a tentative Direct Board Presentation for June 24th.

To the men who were there: You weren't just 'attendees'—you were the reason the doors to the boardroom finally opened. We are moving 'Upstream' to fix the root causes of trauma in our county.

Next stop: The Annual Fathers Day Weekend Confidence Course

We teach families how to be assets to their neighbors — not liabilities. Join us in Casper for free and low-cost outdoor education that turns tough lessons into Core Memories: land navigation, Stop-the-Bleed, water purification, shelter building, and more. Bring your kids, make a memory, and build skills that last. Register for upcoming workshops and our flagship Confidence Course (June 20 at Beartrap Meadow) — volunteers, sponsors, and donations welcome. Learn more and sign up: https://wix.to/Zq6u2eD

Meet the Wyoming Patriots of Casper: Wyoming Patriots' Contributions to Community Resilience In the heart of Wyoming, where rugged landscapes meet resilient spirits, a group of dedicated individuals stands ready to strengthen families and neighborhoods. These are the Wyoming Patriots of Casper, a community-driven force committed to self-reliance, neighbor-helping-neighbor actions, and pract...