Swimming, biking, hiking, and discovering are only a few of the fun activities associated with the summertime. Kids try to cram as much fun and adventure into this three-month period as possible, and what better way to do so than by attending a summer camp program.
Summer camp can be a wonderful experience for any kid and just because a child may have special needs doesn’t mean they have to miss out. Learning, exploring, and participating in a special needs summer camp program can help your child to gain memories that they will never forget. Not to mention share a wonderful life time experience with other children just like them.
Children with special-needs and disabilities love to have fun in the sun with others and attending a summer camp that caters to special needs is the perfect opportunity for them to do so. Here is a guide of special needs summer camps for youth with disabilities in Breckenridge, Colorado. Check it out!!!
Adventure Camp
This is a cool outdoor education camp for children with developmental disabilities located in Breckenridge, CO. This program is designed to allow youths with special needs the opportunity to experience camping and nature by basing the pace of the program with the abilities of the participants. Available for children ages 12 to 16 years. Starts June 15th to 18.
Contact Info:
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
Breckenridge, Colorado
Phone: 1-800-383-2632
www.boec.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Cost: $500
Brain Injury Association Special Needs Camp
This is an adult summer camp for people ages 18 and over with brain injuries. Participants will be assigned a buddy for the week and will participate in cool activities such as: rafting, fishing, preparing meals, rope course and climbing wall. This is definitely a fun and adventurous camp. Please call for details and session dates.
Contact Info:
Brain Injury Association
Griffith Lodge
Breckenridge, Colorado
Phone: 303-355-9969 ext. 6
Camp Big Tree
This special needs summer camp is for children who suffer from sensory integration disorders, learning and attention deficits. These children will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as: rock climbing, river rafting and camping. Social skills and teamwork will also be a major focus point in this camp. Available for children ages 12-16 years. Please call or visit website for more information. Starts July 14th thru July 15th.
Contact Info:
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
Breckenridge, Colorado
Phone: 1-800-383-2632
www.boec.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Cost: $600
Junior Adventure Camp
This special needs summer camp is specifically designed for children ages 8 to 14 with special needs and disabilities. The children will have the opportunity to explore nature, boost self-esteem and build up valuable life skills. The children will participate in activities such as: team building, adaptive ropes course, nature skills, campfire, and river rafting. This is definitely a wonderful camping experience. Starts July 24th thru July 26th.
Call for more details or please visit the website.
Contact Info:
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
Breckenridge, CO
Phone: 1-800-383-2632
www.boec.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Cost: $400
Wilderness Camp
This special needs summer camp is designed for people ages 16-28 years of age who have developmental disabilities. Participants will be involved in outdoor activities in order to help them build and establish social skills, teamwork traits and leadership qualities that will help them in their everyday life. The mobile course is based on the Upper Colorado River. Starts August 1st thru August 5th. Please contact for more details.
Contact Info:
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
Breckenridge, CO
Phone: 1-800-383-2632
www.boec.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Cost: $600
