Customized Group Courses
The BOEC customizes programs for groups, designed to meet the needs, abilities and goals of your specific group. Call us to start the process. Our staff is seasoned in course planning and in helping you figure out the best course design that will meet the needs and expectations of your group.
Past clients include: Adventures Within, Brain Injury Association of Colorado, Capper Foundation, Center for Comprehensive Services, Center for People With Disabilities, Craig Hospital, Denver Children’s Hospital, Denver Public Schools, Excelsior Youth Center, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Schwab Rehabilitation, Colorado Department of Education, Gallaudet University, Prescott College, Project Self Discovery, Sunshine Kids, Summit County Public Schools, Youth Recovery Center. References are available upon request.
Past Course Models
Course Name: American Cancer Society-Cancer Siblings
Location: Scott Griffith Lodge-BOEC
Duration: 3 Days
Participants were all children (ages 12-17) who are siblings of children with cancer. Participant’s goals were to have fun and network and resource amongst each other - in other words, to make connections with other kids who were siblings of cancer patients. Activities included ice skating, skiing, snowboarding and winter camping.
Course Name: Adventures Within
Location: Scott Griffith Lodge-BOEC
Duration: 5 Days
Participants were all adults with varying degrees of Multiple Sclerosis. Some of the participants were in wheelchairs or used canes for assistance, while others were fully mobile. The goals of the participants were to network and learn about MS from other people, to make friends and create bonds within the MS community, and to stretch personal comfort zones and become more in touch with their bodies. Activities included goal setting, group initiatives, a music night, skiing and an open discussion about living with MS.
Course Name: Summit County Youth and Family Services
Location: Green River, Labyrinth Canyon, Utah
Duration: 14 Days
This Summit Outdoor Adventure Program is a two-week long, adventure-based intervention program for at-risk youth. Ten adolescent boys were split into two groups for the duration of the trip. Course goals were to teach the students independence, teamwork, outdoor skills, good work ethic, positive communication techniques, and completing community service hours. Activities included canoeing, sea kayaking, rowing the gear raft, rappelling, camping and working three days at Ruby Ranch.
Course Name: The Brain Injury Association of Colorado
Location: BOEC Scott Griffith Lodge
Duration: 7 Days
As a result of brain injuries, all twelve participants had varying degrees of physical and mental capacity. Each participant had a “buddy” to spend time with and help them with their needs. The course goals were for the participants to interact in social situations by providing opportunities in groups as well as one-on-one situations. Challenge by choice and achieving personal goals were also prominent foci of this course. Activities designed to accomplish these goals included the climbing wall, the ropes course, whitewater rafting, sharing circles, and a wild Mardi Gras party.
Course Name: Camp Little Tree-The Children’s Hospital
Location: BOEC Old Cabin
Duration: 6 Days
The participants were eight children ranging from 8 to 12 years old. They all had varying degrees of cognition, Attention Deficit Disorder, Sensory Integrative Disorder, autism, etc. The course goals were to promote opportunities for personal growth, making friends, increasing independence and self-confidence, as well as learning ways to be calm, organized and focused. Rock climbing at Swan Mountain, the ropes course, and canoeing on Lake Dillon were the primary physical activities. There were two themes that worked interactively: The Elements (fire, water, air, earth) and the Three R’s (respect–for self, others, and the environment). A Harry Potter sub-theme made this course a smashing success for all involved.
Agency Staff Forms:
- Participant Application / Medical Form (pdf 34k)
- Agency Staff Guidelines
- Risk and Liability Waiver (pdf 15k)
