Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) Programs

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) Programs includes the Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program, Wilderness Program, Nordic Ski & Snowshoe, Camps & Retreats for Individuals, Summer Camps & Retreats for Individuals, Custom Group Programs, Winter Veterans Program, Summer Veterans Program, and an Internship Program. BOEC says its programs run throughout the year and are separated into winter, summer, internships, and volunteers.

Programs

• Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Program — Adaptive outdoor recreation program for individuals and groups; designed for specific needs, age and ability levels.
• Wilderness Program — Adaptive outdoor recreation program for individuals and groups; designed for specific needs, age and ability levels.
• Internship Program — Program listed by BOEC.
• Camps & Retreats for Individuals — Adaptive recreation camps, retreats and activities for individual sign up; designed for specific needs, age and ability levels.
• Winter Veterans Program — Program listed by BOEC.
• Custom Group Programs — Custom-designed multi-day adaptive recreation experiences for groups and agencies tailored to participants' ability level.
• Nordic Ski & Snowshoe — Program listed by BOEC.
• Summer Camps & Retreats for Individuals — Adaptive recreation camps, retreats and activities for individual sign up; designed for specific needs, age and ability levels.
• Summer Veterans Program — Program listed by BOEC.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Programs run throughout the year. BOEC's programming is separated into winter, summer, internships and volunteers.

About the provider

BOEC says it has operated since 1976. Its mission is to expand the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences. BOEC serves over 2,500 participants each year, including adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities, sensory differences, veterans and their families, and other historically disadvantaged populations.

All programs focus on strengthening communication, emphasizing abilities, challenging one's self by choice, and having a good time. Programs can be tailored to accommodate individual and group physical and cognitive abilities. BOEC offers camps and retreats for individuals and custom group programs throughout the calendar year.

What families say

“The BOEC is a model program in the industry. Their work in adaptive outdoor experiential programs is unparalleled. The activities are taught in ways that demonstrates experiential education best practices. The organization is clearly mission driven and every staff member can articulate the mission in a personal and meaningful way.” — Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

Last updated August 20, 2026.