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It is that time of the year when we begin recruiting volunteers for our Outdoor Adventure Camps at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center in Breckenridge, Colorado. Our camps are for brain-injured adults. Campers, RNs and Volunteers come from Colorado as well as surrounding states to experience a number of days and nights of pure Rocky Mountain FUN. 2008 camp dates are June 8-13 (volunteers arriving on the 7th), July 13-18 (volunteers arriving n the 12th), August 3-8 (volunteers arriving on the 2nd), August 24-29 (volunteers arriving on the 23rd), canoe trip September 3-7 (no volunteers needed) and a final NEW session called Creative Minds September 12-15 (possible volunteers needed depending on the size of this new-found camp). RNs and Volunteers arrive one day prior to the campers for a short training session and to get to know their fellow volunteers.
Each camp is tailored to the needs of our campers, with the canoeing excursion attracting the higher functioning camper. The NEW Creative Minds session is geared towards women and addressing their creative side. Four of our BOEC camps are set-up on a one-to-one basis, one camper assigned to a buddy for the week. There is one RN who volunteers per camp and she/he is key in medication distribution and any medical issues that might arise. There is a great deal of trust, bonding and new friendships that develop during these weeks.
The camps are active with river rafting, wall climbing, ropes course, hand cycling, fishing, eating, journaling, sharing, confidence building, and even a theme dance at each week’s end.
The key to our successful program has always been the high quality care provided by the BOEC staff, volunteers and RNs whose hard work and love for the program make it the success story that it has become. Some volunteers use the camps to fulfill field work credits. At week's end each volunteer is given a thank you of $100 in the form of gift certificates.
If you wish additional information, before committing or filling out the application (soon to be found on line), please feel free to call Linda at (303) 355-9969 x 310 or visit our web page (www.biacolorado.org ) and click on camps. Together let’s help give someone a summer to remember. You are essential to our programs’ success!
Easter Seals (Rocky Mountain Village)
Date: June 10th - 15th
Empire, Colorado
5-day camp in the Rocky Mountains
Open to all abilities
Must be 22 or older
Camp has fully accessible lodges and trails.
Activities: Trout Fishing - Photography – Nature Hikes – Large Heated Pool – Adaptive Golf – Arts & Crafts – Climbing Tower – Zip Line – Sports & Games – Computers – Day Trips – Socializing – Tasty Meals.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE. HURRY AND SIGN UP!!
Dates: June 8-13, July 13-18, August 3-8, August 24-29
Breckenridge, Colorado
Challenge By Choice
5-Day Adventure Camp
Open to all abilities
Must be 18 or older
This is a unique camp as it operates as a one-on-one camp. Each camper is assigned a buddy/volunteer who will remain with his/her camper throughout the week.
Activities: Fishing – Crafts – Canoeing – Hand Bicycling - Climbing Wall – Journaling – Ropes Course - Hikes – Cook-Outs – Silly Games - Great Food (which you will help prepare) – Rafting Trip – and a Wild and Crazy Dance!!!
Dates: September 3rd - 7th
Canoeing down the Colorado River through Ruby and Horsethief Canyons.
25-mile section of the Colorado – gorgeous flat water through a very scenic canyon known for its bald eagles, geologic formations and great camping. This high functioning canoe trip will be supported and designed to be considerate of the abilities the participants. What an opportunity!
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE CAMPS, CONTACT US: Brain Injury Association of Colorado 4200 W. Conejos Place, Suite #524 Denver, CO 80204 Attn: Linda (303) 355-9969, ext. 310 or in-State: 1-800-955-2443
Creative Minds
Dates: September 12-15
Come to the Griffith Lodge in Breckenridge and re-discover your creative side for a few days and nights. The possibilities are endless: Poetry, Theater, Music Therapy, Art, Yoga.
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Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC)