When selecting Specialty Camp courses, please register for the grade your camper will be entering in Fall 2025.
Specialty Camp: The Most Inspiring and Skillful Creations!
Morning & Afternoon Options Available
Grades 4-8
Please select camps based on your camper's grade in Fall 2025
Specialty Camps offer a unique opportunity for campers entering 1st through 8th grade to dive deep into a specific area of interest, providing focused, engaging, and skill-building experiences. Designed to keep campers in a consistent environment with the same counselors and peers, these camps foster a sense of connection, continuity, and confidence while allowing campers to truly immerse themselves in their chosen subject. Whether its stepping into the spotlight, sewing their very own cozy pajamas, or diving into the world of coding to design a personalized video game, campers will have a unique chance to explore their passions in a structured, hands-on environment.
With morning-only and afternoon-only options, Specialty Camps provide flexible scheduling to fit every camper's interests and needs. Morning Specialty Camps can be paired with Signature Camp or another Specialty Camp in the afternoon, while afternoon Specialty Camps can be combined with Signature Camp, Sports Camp, or another Specialty Camp in the morning. Our experienced staff ensures seamless transitions between morning and afternoon sessions, so campers can focus on having fun and learning.This mix-and-match approach allows families to create a customized full-day experience tailored to their camper's passions and schedule.
Lunch takes place daily from 12:00-12:30pm and serves as a camp-wide community time. Campers in morning Specialty Camps will either transition to their afternoon group during this time, sharing lunch with their new peers, or they can opt for half-day programming and get picked up during carline at noon.
Pricing is based on two-week sessions
Session 1
Checkmate! Unlock the secrets of the world's most iconic game at Chess Camp, a course designed for players of all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned strategists. Campers will delve into the fascinating realms of strategy, tactics, and game theory while working to master the rules and nuances that make this game a timeless classic. Participants will not only sharpen their skills through instruction and friendly competition but also forge lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts!
Grades 1-6
$435 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Join educator Dori Berg as she takes you deeper into the world of sewing. This course will build on skills learned in SEW FUN and will even teach you the beginnings and basics of quilting. We will stay busy throughout this two-week course by expanding your skills with hand sewing, sewing on buttons, and creating projects ranging from sewing a bucket hat, a teddy bear, and a quilted pillow! With the basics under your belt, there is no telling what skills you will take with you and the projects you will continue to create using this lifelong skill! **Please note campers must have previously taken SEW FUN prior to this course.** Haven't taken Sew Fun, yet? You're in luck! Check out our Sew Fun Beginners course during Session One of BSP 2025!
Grades 4-8
Session One $445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Session Four $445 | 12:00-3:30PM
Calling all Minecraft enthusiasts! Code Ninjas and bsp are partnering up for a camp that combines creativity and engineering to take your gameplay to the next level. Campers will elevate their gameplay by discovering the art of customization—designing and modifying tools and spaces to transform the Minecraft universe into their personal playground. They'll also explore the fascinating world of Redstone, learning to automate farming, mining, and even flight simulations while creating self-operating systems that push the boundaries of game design. This blend of creativity and technical skill makes for an unforgettable journey, inspiring campers to become true Minecraft masterminds!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Designed for those with a curiosity for theater, this course is thoughtfully tailored to engage and inspire an older audience. Campers will dive into their favorite stories—whether from books, movies, or TV shows—and explore what makes them so captivating. Campers will analyze the essential elements of storytelling, such as compelling characters, dynamic settings, and thrilling action, while bringing selected scenes to life. Although music and movement may play a role in this course, the focus will not be on singing or dancing. Instead, students will engage in small group activities, discussions, and collaborative presentations, fostering a comfortable and supportive environment for exploration and creativity. This course is perfect for aspiring writers, playwrights, and directors eager to uncover what makes characters engaging and plotlines resonate with an audience!
Grades 4-8
$435 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Wishing you could spend your summer outside by the water? Well, consider your wish granted—or should we say your fish? Join Mr. Liam for afternoons on the pond as we explore the shores of Breck’s 52-acre campus, and beyond! If you’ve never so much as seen a fishing rod, or you’re an avid angler, there’s room for all to practice important fishing skills! Campers will learn casting, reeling, tying knots, landing a fish, and, of course, the fine art of spinning a fish tale. With all gear included, and multiple trips to local hotspots, it won’t matter whether we catch sunfish or just sun rays, this class is sure to be a keeper!
Grades 3-5
$445 | 12:00- 3:30PM
Attention all budding designers and creative trendsetters! This course is perfect for beginner fashionistas and those looking to refine their skills. Campers will be introduced to foundational sewing concepts and techniques, empowering them to turn their artistic visions into reality. Using sewing machines and guided instruction, campers will bring their custom projects to life—beautiful, practical, and uniquely theirs. During an off campus adventure, campers will select fabric from a local fabric store to create something truly FABULOUS. This course offers endless opportunities to express creativity, develop a lifelong skill, and create designs that are as functional as they are fashionable. Get ready to stitch, design, and shine!
Grades 4-8
Session One: $445 | 12:00-3:30PM
Session Four: $445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Step into the world of design and discovery with bsp and The Works as you create and test amazing structures! Build and wire a custom wood-frame model house complete with working lights, switches, and optional features like a doorbell or ceiling fan. Then, explore the science behind engineering failures as you design and test boats, bridges, and buildings to see how they hold up against real-world challenges. Discover why structures collapse and learn how to make them stronger. This camp combines hands-on building with problem-solving for an unforgettable adventure in architecture and engineering!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 12:00-3:30PM
Session 2
Due to the three day session, we will not be diving into Specialty Camps during Session Two. Please explore Signature Camp for second session programming. Join us for Firecracker Fest for three fun-filled red, white, and blue theme days. From cookouts and yard games to tie dye and glow sticks, it’s sure to be a Party in the USA!
Session 3
When selecting Specialty Camp courses, please register for the grade your camper will be entering in Fall 2025.
Join us for an exhilarating and thrilling Adventure Mountain Biking course! This program is specially crafted for campers with some mountain biking experience on single track trails. For those who haven't ventured onto the trails yet, fret not–we welcome riders who are confident in their general biking skills, as our expert instructors will support, encourage, and guide you through the key fundamentals of bike handling. Throughout this two week session, riders will have the unique opportunity to not only learn these essential skills, but also to refine and master them on various single track trails in and around the Twin Cities–many of which we hope to visit!. Trails explored may be Theodore Wirth Trail, Lebanon Hills, Battle Creek, Elm Creek and Monarch. Join us for this unforgettable Adventure Mountain Biking course, where the thrill of mountain biking meets the beauty of nature, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Grades 3-8* See prerequisite
$705 | 8:30AM-3:30PM
Prerequisite: MTB experience
Gear needed: Appropriate sized bike (preferably MTN bike) helmet, water bottle with bottle cage or hydration pack, and bike gloves (optional).
Love working with clay and unleashing your creativity? In this course, campers will dive into all the wonderfully tactile, messy, and magical aspects of clay. Campers craft projects that are whimsical, clever, functional, and delightfully quirky. Along the way, campers will discover that the process of working with clay is just as fun as the outcome! Guided by Breck's beloved "Mayor of Artville," Carol Grams, this fun (and delightfully messy) session promises plenty of laughs, learning, and hands-on exploration.
Grades 4-6
$445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Join us as bsp and Snapology partner as campers explore the exciting process inventors use to tackle real-world problems. Campers will learn about real inventors while they design, build, and program robotic machines using LEGO® Spike Prime kits and Scratch coding. Along the way, they’ll also dive into the fundamentals of mechanical movement, simple machines, physics, and engineering design. From constructing motorized spirographs and spinning battle tops to creating remote-control claw grabbers and their own unique inventions, campers will expand their creativity, test new ideas, and collaborate with peers. Perfect for budding engineers and problem solvers who love to tinker and innovate!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Get ready to step, twirl, and leap into the world of Broadway! In this high-energy session, campers will explore iconic dance styles from legendary musicals and learn an exciting combination to perform at the end of the session. Through movement, campers will discover how dance brings stories to life and helps create memorable characters on stage. This course welcomes performers of all skill levels, including first-time dancers, and offers a supportive environment for building confidence and creativity. This course is thoughtfully tailored to engage and inspire an older audience. Whether campers are seasoned movers or just starting out, this is their chance to experience the joy and storytelling power of theatrical dance!
Grades 4-8
$435 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
It’s back and this time it’s better than ever! Yes, you will still participate in a spitting distance competition. Yes, this experience is still tailor-made for lovers of baseball, football, soccer, high-dives, mud, loud music, action movies, fort-building, mosquito bites, capture-the-flag, Risk, water-balloon fights, any game that resembles dodge ball, basketball, camping, boot hockey, tug-of-war, go-carts, 500, real-life Survivor and any activity better suited for a padded room or a dirt field. If any of the activities listed above sound exciting, this is the adventure for you. You will now have the chance to do all things sporty, all things competitive, all while practicing good sportsmanship, all morning long. Led by Matthew Mendes, Breck faculty.
Grades 5-8
Price: $445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Wishing you could spend your summer outside by the water? Well, consider your wish granted—or should we say your fish? Join Mr. Liam for afternoons on the pond as we explore the shores of Breck’s 52-acre campus, and beyond! If you’ve never so much as seen a fishing rod, or you’re an avid angler, there’s room for all to practice important fishing skills! Campers will learn casting, reeling, tying knots, landing a fish, and, of course, the fine art of spinning a fish tale. With all gear included, and multiple trips to local hotspots, it won’t matter whether we catch sunfish or just sun rays, this class is sure to be a keeper!
Grades 3-5
$445 | 12:00- 3:30PM
Join bsp and Code Ninjas to step into the world of retro gaming in this coding adventure! Campers will use Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and Scratch, two powerful yet beginner-friendly platforms, to design and code their own games inspired by arcade classics. Campers will explore essential programming concepts like loops, functions, and video detection to give new life to old games. Campers will then showcase their creations on handheld gaming devices, ready to play and share with friends. This engaging camp combines technical skills with creative expression, empowering young coders to build confidence and joy through game design!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 12:00-3:30PM
Wearable Art inspires campers to tap into their creativity and craft personalized pieces they can wear and enjoy! Campers will design and make dazzling jewelry, custom keychains, personalized shirts, and other accessories that celebrate the art of self-expression. Using a variety of materials—gems, jewels, beads, wire, thread, and more—campers will explore different techniques to bring their ideas to life. The focus of this course is imagination and exploration to create wearable works of art. Every project is a chance to discover new ideas and craft something truly special!
Grades 4-6
$435 | 12:00-3:30PM
Session 4
When selecting Specialty Camp courses, please register for the grade your camper will be entering in Fall 2025.
Breck Summer Programs and Just B Solar are partnering to offer a camp experience that will take students to the heart of the solar revolution. This summer campers will study the basics of Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources and learn about their importance in the environment. Students will discover the science behind Hydro Fuel Cell and its future potential and applications. We have plenty of hands-on experiential learning activities, such as building a Solar City, Solar Power Grid, Solar Car, Cooking in a Solar Oven and Sun Tracker; that’s just to name a few! It's sure to be an illuminating session. We hope you will join us!
Grades 2-5
$445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Discover the endless possibilities of three-dimensional art in this dynamic and hands-on sculpting course! Participants will work with a variety of materials—clay, papier-mâché, cardboard, tin foil, and found objects—to create imaginative and bold designs. From crafting whimsical shapes to constructing oversized sculptures, including playful food-inspired pieces, this class invites creativity and experimentation at every turn. Perfect for those eager to explore new artistic techniques, the course combines traditional sculpting skills with innovative approaches, encouraging participants to think outside the box and embrace their unique vision. By the end, you’ll take home one-of-a-kind creations that showcase your artistic flair.
Grades 4-6
$445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Attention all budding designers and creative trendsetters! This course is perfect for beginner fashionistas and those looking to refine their skills. Campers will be introduced to foundational sewing concepts and techniques, empowering them to turn their artistic visions into reality. Using sewing machines and guided instruction, campers will bring their custom projects to life—beautiful, practical, and uniquely theirs. During an off campus adventure, campers will select fabric from a local fabric store to create something truly FABULOUS. This course offers endless opportunities to express creativity, develop a lifelong skill, and create designs that are as functional as they are fashionable. Get ready to stitch, design, and shine!
Grades 4-8
Session One: $445 | 12:00-3:30PM
Session Four: $445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Step into the spotlight and discover the magic of musical theatre! In this exciting course, students will experience the thrill of auditions, learn to prepare and perform a solo song, and collaborate on a show-stopping group number. This course is thoughtfully tailored to engage and inspire an older audience. Campers will explore the rich history of musical theatre, its role in pop culture, and key techniques to build confidence—whether acting, singing, or dancing. This course is perfect for young performers who are comfortable taking center stage in a group setting or shining solo (if they choose!). With creativity at the heart of every activity, students will have the chance to hone their skills, embrace their artistic side, and experience the joy of bringing stories to life through music and movement.
Grades 4-8
$435 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
bsp and Snaplogy join forces on a journey through time as we learn from the past and look to a bright future! Campers will combine robotics and storytelling to explore prehistoric creatures and ways to make the world a better place! In this course, campers will build and code robotic models of fascinating prehistoric animals using LEGO® Spike Robotics kits while mastering sensors, testing different mechanical components, and developing their programming skills. Using the information they learn from the past, campers will make the world a better place using stop motion animation, creating nature-inspired movies complete with dialogue, sound effects, and vibrant sets. From storyboarding and plot development to hands-on building and coding, campers will collaborate in teams to bring their creations to life. Finished films will be sent home on USBs to share with family and friends!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to cut a lady in half, give your friends super hero powers, make invisible objects appear in a magic pencil pouch, and travel through time with a magic bandana just to name a few just to name a few. In this course students will learn eight secret magic principles that make all magic tricks possible, the eight basic effects that make up all magic tricks, and more importantly they will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Each lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in the online video vault. Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to read people’s mind, make money appear out of nowhere, and travel through time with a magic bandana just to name a few. If you had the chance to take Discover Magic last summer, don't worry....we've got new tricks up our sleeves!
Grades 2-5
$485 | 12:00-3:30PM
This bsp and Code Ninjas course helps aspiring game developers learn the basics of 3D world-building in Roblox, crafting immersive environments that bring their imaginative ideas to life! Campers will gain valuable skills in planning, designing, and constructing unique virtual worlds while learning to program and innovate within this dynamic online gaming platform. Beyond creating their own realms, participants will connect with their peers by sharing their creations with each other. This hands-on, collaborative experience fosters teamwork, builds confidence, and inspires creativity as campers turn their visions into reality!
Grades 4-6
$485 | 12:00-3:30PM
Join educator Dori Berg as she takes you deeper into the world of sewing. This course will build on skills learned in SEW FUN and will even teach you the beginnings and basics of quilting. We will stay busy throughout this two-week course by expanding your skills with hand sewing, sewing on buttons, and creating projects ranging from sewing a bucket hat, a teddy bear, and a quilted pillow! With the basics under your belt, there is no telling what skills you will take with you and the projects you will continue to create using this lifelong skill! **Please note campers must have previously taken SEW FUN prior to this course.** Haven't taken Sew Fun, yet? You're in luck! Check out our Sew Fun Beginners course during Session One of BSP 2025!
Grades 4-8
Session One $445 | 8:30AM-12:00PM
Session Four $445 | 12:00-3:30PM
Wolf Ridge Overnight Trip
When selecting Specialty Camp courses, please register for the grade your camper will be entering in Fall 2025.
Adventure, awareness, and respect are what you will experience in this active and experiential overnight environmental course. You will have the extraordinary opportunity to explore the great outdoors while staying, Monday-Friday, at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, located in Finland, MN (www.wolf-ridge.org). Soar to new heights while learning to rock climb and tackling the high-element ropes course. You will also study nature firsthand as you participate in classes such as animal signs, stream study, wetland ecology, living lightly, canoeing and Voyageur life. These classes rotate each year to spark the interest of both returning and new campers. The bsp tradition continues as campers will journey away from the Wolf Ridge Campus for a day- trip to Ely or up Minnesota's North Shore to Grand Marais and beyond. But that’s not all! No “off-campus journey” would be complete without dinner out on the town. We will end our adventure-filled day at a local pizza restaurant before returning to Wolf Ridge for the night. In closing, Wolf Ridge is perfect for all types of middle school campers. Whether it is their first time dipping their toes in an overnight experience or they are seasoned vets, campers will enjoy spending time with friends, meeting new ones, and enjoying the outdoors in one of North America's hidden treasures.
Grades 5-8
$725 | Overnight, Monday, June 23- Friday, June 27
Breck Transportation provided. Campers will depart Breck's campus at 7:30AM Monday, June 23 and return to campus 3:30PM Friday, June 27
Take a Closer Look at Specialty Camp
- How are campers grouped in Specialty Camp?
- Can my camper request to be grouped with friends?
- What does a typical day look like at Specialty Camp?
- How does my camper transition if they are in half day Specialty Camp?
How are campers grouped in Specialty Camp?
Each Specialty Camp is structured with specific grade requirements to ensure age-appropriate activities and skill development! All Specialty Camps are thoughtfully designed to bring together campers from a range of grade levels, encouraging collaboration, learning, and social interaction among peers of varying ages.
Can my camper request to be grouped with friends?
If a camper wishes to attend a Specialty Camp with a friend or group of friends, all participants must register for the same course. However, we are unable to accommodate requests to move campers outside of the designated grade range for Specialty Camps to align with friends. This policy ensures that all campers engage in activities designed specifically for their developmental stage and grade level.
What does a typical day look like at Specialty Camp?
Specialty Camps are designed to provide campers with an in-depth exploration of their chosen content area. Unlike Signature Camp, Specialty Camps feature fewer transitions, allowing for a more focused and immersive experience. Morning Specialty Camps include a built-in snack break and an optional recess, while afternoon Specialty Camps include lunch and the option for recess. Additionally, all Specialty Camp participants have the opportunity to join camp-wide rallies, fostering a sense of community and engagement across the broader camp experience.
How does my camper transition if they are in half day Specialty Camp?
Campers transitioning between programs at lunchtime—either from or to a Specialty Camp—will experience a seamless and well-coordinated handoff from their morning counselors to their afternoon counselors. Our dedicated staff will personally assist with each transition, introducing campers to their new counselors and ensuring they are prepared for an exciting afternoon of activities! Campers will eat with their afternoon groups and counselors.
We greatly appreciate the work of the bsp team - our daughter finds camp fun, engaging and a great way to spend some time on campus and connect with new and returning friends. We enjoyed hearing her talk about fun-filled day each car ride home!
-bsp24 Parent