OVERVIEW

HISTORY

Established in 2001 by two outdoor enthusiasts, Colorado Youth Outdoors offers outdoor educational and recreational programs to young people and their parents at no cost. Structured as an after-school program requiring parent participation, CYO served 20 students and their parents in its first year. In 2002-2003, the program expanded to three high schools with over 200 participants and interest continues to grow. Colorado Youth Outdoors looks to take its programs throughout the state, working in communities to facilitate unique programs that build a bridge between students, parents, local high schools and other agencies.

PROGRAMS

Weekly programs for high school students and their parents are conducted throughout the academic year with over half being offered in the high schools. Programs are offered in a three-year progression and are designed to build strong connections between young people and their parents- teaching traditional outdoor activities and ultimately providing opportunities for the student and parent to work together as a team in competition. (Read More in PROGRAMS)

FUNDING

In order to maintain its commitment to providing all of its experiences and programs at no charge, CYO has initiated a plan to sustain its programs while allowing for growth. The organization has five vehicles to generate income in support of its mission: the Alumni Association, Friends of CYO, corporate and foundation grants, earned income contracts and CYO's premier fund raising event- the Tom Rouen & Amy Van Dyken Celebrity Shoot Out.
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CELEBRITY SHOOT OUT

Each spring, the Tom Rouen & Amy Van Dyken Celebrity Shoot Out partners a popular public figure with distinguished guests for a day of light-hearted competition around sporting clays. All proceeds from the event go directly to Colorado Youth Outdoors, in support of its programs for youth and parents.
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Colorado Youth Outdoors is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. EIN #84-1608608