The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) and the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) have partnered together for over 20 years offering exciting and innovative adventure camps!
About the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center: The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) is a national leader in outdoor adventure education serving all people, with a specialized focus on serving those with disabilities and special needs. Founded in 1976, their mission is to expand the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences. For more information, visit www.boec.org
BIAC welcomes inquiries from participants as well as volunteers. Participants and volunteers arrive from all over our United States. It is an opportunity to build friendships; gain confidence, accomplish physical feats you did not think possible, earn field work credits and have more fun than you thought imaginable!
Partial scholarship funding awarded based on need and availability of funds.
Should you have questions about BIAC’s recreational opportunities call Linda Heesch,
camp@biacolorado.org.
Register Today for 2013
Participants
Apply by application (on line, by email or phone). Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified by Linda. All camp fees are due one month prior to camp and an annual BIAC membership is included in camper fees.
Volunteers/Registered Nurses (RNs)
Volunteers and RNs do not pay a fee. Volunteers and RNs will arrive a day early for a training session. Apply by application (on line, by email or phone). Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified by Linda. It has been stated that this week will change you forever. Call Linda (303) 355-9969 for details.
Adventure Camps
April Fools 2013
April 6-9 (18 yrs. and older) – $895
Skiing, boarding with the Breckenridge Adaptive Ski staff (equipment provided), snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice fishing. You will stay at the Griffith Lodge.
Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors and interns.
Eldorado Canyon Rock Climbing and Hiking 2013
June 29th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (all ages) – $75
Experience the thrill of climbing and enjoy a BBQ with friends and family. Learn climbing safety and basic techniques for all levels through the instructions from the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) team. Click here for application & release forms.
Challenge by Choice 2013
June 16- 21 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,780
River rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, theme dance. You will stay at the Griffith Lodge. Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors & interns. This is a one on one camp.
Challenge by Choice 2013
July 7 – 12 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,780
River rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, theme dance. You will stay at the Griffith Lodge. Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors & interns. This is a one on one camp.
Challenge by Choice 2013
August 4 – 9 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,780
River rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, theme dance. You will stay at the Griffith Lodge. Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors & interns. This is a one on one camp.
Challenge by Choice 2013
August 18 – 23 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,780
River rafting, ropes course, hand cycling, wall climbing, theme dance. You will stay at the Griffith Lodge. Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors & interns. This is a one on one camp.
Canoe Trip (Ruby & Horse Thief Canyons) 2013
September 4 – 8 (18 yrs. and older) – $900
Journey begins at the Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) travel, by van, to Grand Junction, rafting, camping on shore, fishing, swimming, splashing. The group will return to the BOEC for pick up.
Creative Minds 2013
September 13-16 (18 yrs and older) – $870
Cooking, hiking, field trips, poetry, painting, movement, laughter and socializing.
Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors and interns.
Youth Quest for Adventure 2013
Dates To Be Announced
Presented by Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado and Denver Adventures
7 to 25 year-olds who have sustained a brain injury are invited to join us for an exciting day of zip lining in the foothills of Colorado near Conifer.
Recreational Programs
- Therapeutic recreational opportunities through Denver Parks and Recreation and eventually similar opportunities throughout our state.
- Therapeutic recreational opportunities through Adaptive Sports Association in Durango, CO.
