Welcome
Extraordinary things happen at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC). A man with quadriplegia finds the courage and patience to take on the high ropes course, a woman who is blind feels the thrill of carving down some fresh powder, a group of teenage boys learn what it means to work hard as they set fence ties on a desert farm in Utah – these are mere glimpses of what happens at the BOEC. For more than 35 years, the BOEC has been changing lives, or more accurately, showing people that they have the power within themselves to change their own lives.
The mission of the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center is to expand the potential of people of all abilities through meaningful, educational, and inspiring outdoor experiences, with a specialized focus on serving those with disabilities and special needs. The BOEC offers an Adaptive Ski and Ride School, Wilderness Programs (on-site as well as mobile courses), Professional Team-building Retreats, and a unique Internship Program. Situated on 39 acres above Breckenridge, Colorado, the BOEC features a residential lodge, climbing wall, high ropes course, team initiatives, rafts, canoes, sea kayaks, teepees, as well as programs at many locales in the mountains and on the rivers of the Colorado Rockies and the Desert Southwest.
At the BOEC, we provide the necessary ingredients for a successful experience in the wilderness, on the ski slopes or in one of our many outdoor classrooms. Take a look at our Programs and call us to sign up or to discuss your goals. We will design a program for your group or enroll you in one of our open enrollment courses or youth camps. Call (970) 453-6422 or (800) 383-2632.
The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center is a 501©3, non-profit, educational organization. We are funded both through fees for service and through the generous support of many foundations, corporations, government and many, many individuals. We strive to keep our fees as low as possible and also raise scholarship monies to further help those in need. See our Donations page to see how you can help.
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BOEC in the News
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – February 23! »
Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel once again! After a full house event last year, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Breckenridge, February 23.
Read MoreAdaptive Ski and Ride Center Expansion »
The BOEC Adaptive Ski and Ride Center at the Breckenridge Resort received a much-needed expansion and makeover this fall. The space, located in the Village at the base of Peak 9, was expanded to the tune of 1,000 square feet, an addition that nearly doubles the size of the Center.
Read More2012 Paralympic Games–Be Inspired! »
Watch this video of the incredible 2012 Paralympic games in London. See how the adaptive sports taught at the BOEC are taken to the highest level.
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Check out programs and events featured this month at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center:
