The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado 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, earn field work credits and have more fun than you thought imaginable!
There are small scholarships available based on need and availability of funds.
Should you have questions about BIAC’s recreational opportunities call Linda Heesch,
camp@biacolorado.org.
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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, 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 said by a volunteer that this week will change you forever. Call Linda (303) 355-9969 for information.
Adventure Camps
April Fools
March 31 – April 3 (18 yrs. and older) – $875
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 & interns.
Challenge by Choice
June 3 – 8 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,750
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
July 8 – 13 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,750
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
July 29 – August 3 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,750
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
August 19 – 24 (18 yrs. and older) – $1,750
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)
August 29 – September 2 Ages (18 and older – must be able to help paddle the raft) – $875
Will leave the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) by van and travel to Grand Junction, rafting, camping on shore, fishing, swimming, splashing. The group will return to the for home.
Creative Minds
September 7 – 10 (18 yrs and older) – $830
Such events as: Cooking, hiking, field trips, poetry, painting, movement, laughter.
Program staffed by volunteers, RN, and BOEC experienced staff/instructors & interns.
Youth Quest for Adventure
Presented by Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado and Denver Adventures
10 to 18 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.
Dates To Be Determined
Denver Day Programs
There are no Denver Day Programs scheduled at this time
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.
