Breckenridge Childcare and Camps
Breckenridge is brimming with enough family activities to fill a 12-month calendar. But sometimes the grown-ups need a kid-free minute. Maybe to hike a 14er sans toddler. Or to ski with your older children or attend Oktoberfest or the Breckenridge Wine Classic. Perhaps a date night restaurant reservation is in order. Or you just need to get a few things done while on vacation while the kiddos burn off some energy.
Breckenridge childcare services and day camps offer peace of mind for parents and a safe, engaging and fun environment for kids. Here’s where to find childcare, babysitting and day camp services in Breckenridge.
Breckenridge Recreation Center Programs
The Breckenridge Recreation Center offers day camps, Kid’s Night Out events and plenty of local drop-in programs. Kiddos can partake in swimming, skateboarding, climbing, mountain biking and much more through the summertime Breckenridge Mountain Camp program.
On the first Friday of each month, the rec center offers Kid’s Night Out where little ones enjoy an evening of playtime, pizza and a movie between 6 and 9pm while parents have three kid-free hours for a dinner date or errands. Space is limited and early registration is recommended.
Childcare at Breckenridge Ski Resort
The ski resort offers daycare for children ages 6 months to 4 years old on Peak 8 and at Beaver Run. Kids enjoy indoor games and toys, naptime and outside play. Walk-up and advance reservations are accepted upon availability.
Peak 8 Child Care is open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 4pm and is located at the Peak 8 base area behind the top gondola terminal. Call 970-453-3258 or check online to view availability.
Beaver Run Child Care is open 5 days a week (Thursday through Monday) from 8:30am to 4pm and is located next to the Beaver Run Resort and the Beaver Run SuperChair. Call 970-547-5470 or check online to view availability.
Mountain Top Explorium
Sign up for a day, a week or a summer of Mountain Top Explorium camp fun. Kids are treated to creative day camp programs designed for K–5th graders with a focus on day hikes, STEM and exciting experiments. Check out there themed camps like “Colorado Critters,” “Molecular Madness” and “Mountain Top Madness.”
New this year, join Mountain Top’s Astronomy Sky Quest for an enriching evening under the stars, where their mission is to teach everyone the art of engaging with the night sky. Guided by Astro Mark Laurin, our seasoned educators will lead you through the process of identifying stars and constellations, empowering you to navigate the night sky with assurance.
- Local’s Tip: Did you know that Breckenridge is a certified Dark Sky Community? Check out fun activities and events centered around stars, planets and all things night sky!
Breckenridge Nanny Services
Breckenridge Nannies provides hourly sitting or short-term (6 to 8 weeks) nanny services. Certified nannies pass a specialized screening process that includes background and reference checks and childcare providers are Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified. Breckenridge Nannies also provides grocery shopping, dog sitting and walking, tutoring and laundry assistance for a little boost of extra help.
Private Childcare Providers
One of the nation’s largest online childcare provider services, Care.com is a tried and true site that parents can call on with short notice. Sort through provider profiles, read reviews and customize care to fit your needs and budget.
Another trusted option is Resort Sitters, a service with offerings across Utah, Idaho and Colorado. Resort Sitters childcare providers are CPR-certified and have passed background checks. Childcare providers come to you, babysitting at your vacation property for a few hours, all day, at night or even overnight.
