Dates: June 11-14, 2023
Who: Ages 8-18 who have sustained an injury to the brain
More information: [email protected]

Camp Zenith, a program of Children’s Hospital Colorado and hosted by Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC), is a four-day overnight camp for youth, ages 8-18, who have sustained an injury to the brain. Campers will be involved in a variety of activities throughout the week, which may include hiking, team/friendship building exercises, canoeing, fishing, climbing, high-ropes course, crafts, and much more! In the evenings, campers participate in activities such as taking in the music of the Breckenridge Music Festival orchestra, movie nights, group games and a modified campfire. BOEC wilderness educators take the lead in planning the menu, setting up gear and equipment, and facilitating all activities with support from the staff from the Rehabilitation Department at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Together, all staff members work together to provide the needed structure and stability for guaranteed fun and success of all campers! Values of acceptance, honesty, self-esteem and teamwork are encouraged throughout all camp experiences. Campers are guided in setting their own goals and achieving them to the best of their abilities. Specialized staff from Children’s Hospital Colorado (occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists or recreational therapists) support the campers by helping children as needed to promote fun and adventure in the outdoors!

Eligible Participants

The Camp Zenith summer program is intended for children 8 to 18 years of age who have sustained injuries to the brain. As much as possible, campers are grouped with abilities and camp experience in mind.

Campers should be able to tolerate the social stimulation that comes with active involvement in group living and activities during their stay at camp. Behavior that repeatedly disrupts the group process or puts the camper or others in the group at risk cannot be tolerated.

Additionally, campers must be ambulatory and able to manage bladder and bowels with minimum assistance.

Transportation

Families are responsible for transportation to and from Denver and the Griffith Lodge in Breckenridge.

Application Process

Please visit https://redcap.childrenscolorado.org/surveys/?s=JKWDYE8AFN to fill out the online application as well as any attachments required in the application. Applications are due by June 10, 2023. 

All applicants will be screened for appropriateness and must meet all of the requirements for involvement. Priority will be given to applications that are 100% completed and on a first come basis.