Geerz is a unique therapeutic mountain biking program. Our innovative curriculum was initially designed to help kids struggling with ADD/ADHD, social and behavioral problems, acculturation, low self-esteem, family dysfunction, and adolescent anxiety. Many of our riders are referred by therapists and schools, while others join because parents recognize underlying issues such as screen addiction and isolation that require a hands-on, active outlet.

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Driven to reach those who need us most, we expanded into the Gaza envelope communities, special education & youth at-risk schools, and youth villages throughout the country. Following October 7th, we focused on opening groups in directly war-affected communities. While all of Israel endured trauma, these youth faced the absolute brunt of it.

 

Seeing the profound impact on their households, mothers began coming to us saying: "You saved our children—now we need you to help our husbands." That vital call to action gave birth to the Geerz Veteran Program. With the expertise of a medical psychologist specializing in soldier and veteran reintegration, we adapted our curriculum to address the psychological and physical challenges veterans face, allowing soldiers and youth alike to experience the deep healing of Geerz.

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Geerz utilizes the magic of mountain biking as a supportive, drug-free, natural approach to empowering participants. By incorporating goal-oriented, positive behaviors, our program fundamentally rebuilds an individual's emotional framework nurturing body and soul through physical activity in nature.

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We succeed because we empower both youth and veterans without relying on medication, criticism, or stigmatization. The system is overwhelmed and family members are frustrated, but Geerz creates genuine engagement and buy-in without any feeling of resentment associated with being "treated." Learning to conquer the trails boosts self-esteem through a healthy, constructive release, helping our riders realize that they have the power to create their own path to confidence and achievement, literally and figuratively conquering challenges, one trail at a time.