YOUTH SPOTLIGHT | Alyah Ahring |
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After reading about what drives Alyah, you will want to attend the Eagle County Fair this July and maybe you will see her in action!
Alyah is a perpetual go-getter with a passion for many things! She enjoys playing the piano, going 4-wheeling and mudding, hanging out with her friends, and fishing or hunting. She is truly an outdoor girl!
Alyah’s Involvement with the local 4-H Club is her top passion. Her main focus is on all aspects of raising and showing Livestock.
Alyah grew up watching her two of her aunts being actively involved with 4-H and she knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps. Alyah and her family participate within the livestock community, with attention to showing animals. Alyah acquired her first steer and also showed two pigs at the age of 8 years old! Now Alyah is in her sixth year of participation in 4-H. As part of her 4-H responsibilities, Alyah is required to complete community service projects such as providing and serving meals through her church and helping families in need.
Alyah expressed, “4-H has made a big impact in her life. I have learned a lot of things and met a lot of different people due to my involvement in 4-H.”
Who are the people who inspire Alyah? Alyah says it is her teachers, her parents, and any adults who inspire Alyah to do her best and to be a better person.
Alyah advises young people, “Just don’t give up, hard work pays off, and do the things you enjoy!” A quote that has stuck with Alyah is, “Dreams don’t work unless you do”.
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DIFFERENCE MAKER | Cameron Dole |
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Cam encourages all people to “Go outside! This valley does have a lot of opportunities, take advantage of them! Get pitted.”
Have you seen a tall, red-haired, enthusiastic and energetic man with a genuine grin from ear to ear? That’s the infamous “stoked at all times” Cam Dole, Mountain Youth's Youth Engagement Manager. After graduating college from Linfield College in 2020 and living in Fort Collins, he stumbled upon the opportunity to work with the young people of Eagle County at Mountain Youth. After an interview with fifteen students and two adults, he realized that this was his calling. Cam is most happy spending his energy on a human powered activity. The western slope of the Vail Valley would be the perfect place to build himself professionally and passionately, deep rooted in serving youth and the outdoors.
Cam grew up in Helena, Montana and has always embraced his love of the small-town atmosphere. His parents, Jim and Judith and younger sister Emma, are the most important people in his life and are very encouraging of all of his endeavors. After graduating high school in Helena Montana, he studied Exercise Science at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota for three years. Always passionate about youth, Cam was an assistant coach for the local high school and club swimming teams while there. Yearning for the mountains and having a desire to return to competitive swimming, Cam transferred to Linsfield College and changed his major to Environmental Policy. He quotes, “Graduating on my parents’ couch during COVID in the spring of 2020, I was still able to appreciate a great two years holding leadership roles with the college activities team, climbing club, orientation and welcome crew, and more.” Following graduation, he headed to Colorado with its big mountains! While working at Costco in Fort Collins, he quickly found that he was craving more mountain time and more impactful work challenges.
Working with youth has always been a part of Cam’s life. “During the summers of college, I was lucky enough to be a camp counselor in Northwest Montana on Flathead Lake near Glacier National Park. I was a raft, hiking, and backpacking guide with the camp and worked with kids ages ten through eighteen, building their confidence, outdoor knowledge, and connection with peers. I’ve always been involved and motivated by the cool older kids and I think this has played a part in my stoke for youth engagement.”
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As part of Mountain Youth’s Eat Chat Connect series, we are excited to host Dr. Emily Kline, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and writer of the book, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids on April 17 at Edwards Early Learning Center and April 18 at Citrea in Beaver Creek.
Community members, youth-serving professionals, coaches, teachers, and parents are invited to an afternoon lunch that will teach the basics of motivational interviewing, how to manage defensiveness and ambivalence, and the three psychological elements of motivation in a fun, interactive environment. Join us April 17 at the Edwards Early Learning Center from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm with book signings to follow. Please register HERE. |
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Forging Futures Fundraising Event |
Mountain Youth is thrilled to announce our inaugural fundraising event: Forging Futures- An Evening with Mountain Youth to Benefit Education and Connection on April 18 at Citrea in Beaver Creek from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Join us to hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Emily Kline and youth presenters, Elsa Morales and Christi San Diego. Dr. Kline will share the real secrets of successful conversations with teens about sex, drugs, relationships and more. She is the creator of Motivational Interviewing for Loved Ones, a program that teaches parents how to use therapists' best techniques for inspiring change. Motivational Interviewing ("MI") is an evidence-based practice that therapists have used for decades to help patients struggling with behavior change, and now you can learn it, too. Please register for our fundraiser, HERE.
If you have any questions or ideas on topics or speakers you would like to hear from, please contact Stevi Bratschie, Community Education Manager at sbratschie@mountainyouth.org. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Durante esta clase podrás aprender sobre la salud mental desde la perspectiva de los jóvenes. En esta clase tendremos un panel de jóvenes que compartirán sus experiencias personales con la salud menta. Esta clase tomará lugar en Battle Mountain High School de 5:30pm a 7:30pm. Registrate con Diana al
(970) 401-3717. Encuentre más información aquí.
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If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Cameron Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator, at cdole@mountainyouth.org
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The Eagle River Valley Communities That Care (CTC) coalition held a combined Community Board and Super 8 Meeting on Tuesday March 28th at Colorado Mountain College. Members of the coalition and the community joined together in a two-part evening event.
The first half continued the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) conversation, and included guest speakers from The OMNI institute. They revisited the IDI results, and led discussions surrounding any new insights and observations since its completion. Several questions were asked to guide conversations and build understanding of group norms, along with shifting perspectives to view differences as strength, and exploring what concrete steps can be put into place going forward.
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The second half of the meeting connected participants with the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey results, and highlighted a report created by Franklin Reilly, and its correlation with the prioritized risk and protective factors that the data team is recommending. The group discussed some logistics about upcoming CTC meetings, which will now occur monthly.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Sandy Schroeder, Director of Community Engagement, at sschroeder@mountainyouth.org. |
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Mountain Youth would like to thank Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for supporting our Eat Chat Connect events in March and April through in-kind donations of food, space, and personnel. With the in-kind support from Vail Resorts EpicPromise, we were able to host an international speaker in March focused on improving communication through understanding the nervous system and using improvisational techniques.
With their support, we are able to provide free food, childcare, and interpretation for all who attend. Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Resorts EpicPromise is also providing in-kind use of space at Citrea in Beaver Creek for our inaugural fundraiser that will allow us to enhance our programming and provide an evening of fun, food, and learning for all members of our community.
Vail Resorts EpicPrmises also supports Mountain Youth through in-kind contributions of product, including life tickets and rental equipment for Mountain Youth participants. They are making it possible to bring together students from across the Valley for a fun, enriching activities without added financial barriers.
We stand by Vail Resorts EpicPromise value of Do Good: Preserve our natural environment and contribute to the success of our local communities. With their support, we at Mountain Youth are able to provide services and programs to our community to create a place where all feel welcomed and connected. We thank you, Vail Resorts EpicPromise, for your support and dedication to creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for our youth and families to thrive.
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Location: Eagle, CO
Date: Session 1: June 12-17, Session 2: June 19-24
Time: 8am-5pm daily with one overnight on Friday
Chrysalis Circle empowers Middle and High School girls through deep Earth connection and exhilarating adventures in nature – kayaking, rock climbing, hiking. They discover their authentic voice and gain confidence, courage, confidence, inner strength, and resilience while also learning powerful life skills for navigating drama, bullying, relationships, and communication in their teen years and beyond. Studies show that girls’ self-esteem plummets 30% between the ages of 11 and 14 leading to depression and anxiety. Chrysalis helps girls get ahead and stay ahead of the self-esteem free-fall!
Cost: $475 – payment plans provided
Contact Information:
Susie Kincade
(970) 328-5472
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*Currently hiring summer camp counselors and lifeguards, both positions teens would qualify for. You may find more information about employment opportunities here under "Recreation".
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Ages 2-5. Parents, do you want to share your passion for sports with your young one, or maybe they always seem to have a ball in their hand? Have them learn the basics at MVPeewees! Your children will be able to try out football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. Have them learn the ins and outs of America's most popular sports while burning off some of that never ending energy!
Location: Avon Elementary School
Date: Saturdays, May 6th through May 27th
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Contact Information:
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Are you looking for a safe, fun, and totally different activity for your child to experience? We’re giving parents a break every 2nd Friday of the month from January-April! Our newly created Swim Night Out is sure to be a hit! This event is open to everyone ages 5-12 years old, so invite your friends! Parents can drop off their kids for a fun night of swimming, board games, movie, and pizza!
Location: Avon Recreation Center
Date: Friday, April 14
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Contact Information:
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School’s Out Camp offers a variety of activities including organized sports games, arts and crafts and swimming trips to the Avon Recreation Center. Our program is currently prioritized as childcare for our Eagle County workforce families, but it is open to visiting families based on capacity restrictions. Drop off is from 7:30 am to 9:30am, while pick up is from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Location: Avon Elementary School
Date: Monday through Friday, April 24th - April 28th
Time: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Contact Information:
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The Summer Solstice trail run in the Dynafit Trail Running Series is made possible by the Vail Recreation District. This 5K or 10K begins and ends in beautiful Creekside Park in the heart of Beaver Creek; the Summer Solstice run sends participants through and around the resort community.
Location: Creekside Park, Beaver Creek Mountain
Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 9:00am
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The LG Tri is a sprint triathlon honoring VVCF grant recipient Laura Genelin - and returns this year new and improved! The course features a 500-yard open water swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and 5K run - all near the Siena at Brightwater neighborhood of Gypsum. We're also running the Kids Tri, so bring the whole family!
Location: Siena at Brightwater – Gypsum, CO
Date: July 8, 2023
Time: 7:00am
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In celebration of our 27th Anniversary, join us for the Vail Valley Brew ‘Au at Nottingham Park! Enjoy unlimited samples of amazing brews, seltzers, and ciders in a souvenir sampling glass, alongside live music, water lanterns, food trucks, kids activities, and interactive art.
Location: Nottingham Park, Avon, CO
Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 4:00pm
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A Mommy & Me Climbing Group for moms of infants and toddlers. This social group provides moms with tips and tricks about adventuring and climbing with littles, provides solidarity, and offers a few extra pairs of watchful eyes so mom can get on the wall too! *Dads and caregivers are welcome to join, you rock!
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: April 11 & April 22
Time: 4/11 - 11am,
4/22 - 11am
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Join 2022 Highline World Champion and Vail Valley local, Davis Hermes, for an evening filled with tips and tricks for successful highlining and slacklining! This donation based clinic is a fundraiser for the Live Like Logan foundation (recommended donation is $25, donations will be collected at the event). Participants should have previous slackline experience, but do not need prior highline experience. We will split participants into a few groups based on ability and experience.
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Dates: April 14
Time: 6pm
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Find and build community at Eagle Climbing + Fitness. Queer Climbing Night is a social and fun gathering on the last Sunday of each month from 5-7pm. This is an inclusive space for all LGBTQIA+ identifying/curious individuals (and allies too!). ALL abilities welcome.
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: Last Sunday of each month
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
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Drop off your new/used climbing/mountaineering/hiking/camping gear and clothing at Eagle Climbing + Fitness April 9-13.
Gear swap occurs April 14th – 16th.
20% of proceeds go towards the Eagle County Climbing Coalition and the Live Like Logan Foundation.
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: April 14-16
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Come play with us and ignite your inner child! Acroyoga is a fun way to move and connect with ohers, combining acrobatics and yoga. No previous acroyoga experience is necessary.
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: April 2
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
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Location: Haymaker Trail and Moe's BBQ in Eagle
Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 2-4pm Poker Ride. 5-8pm party & prizes at Moe's BBQ.
Join us on Saturday, May 20th for a high-stakes poker game of luck and strategy, where riders must make strategic pit stops along Haymaker Trail to collect cards and improve their hand. With every turn of the trail, there's a chance to strike it lucky or be left with a bum hand. So get ready for a ride that's sure to keep you on the edge of your saddle! Prizes will be given to Best Hand and Most Spirited! Winners will be announced during the after party at Moe's BBQ. $20 for an individual hand, $30 to play as a team.
*Volunteer opportunities available!
Visit the event page HERE!
Contact Information:
Alana Robinson
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Location: Various Locations Throughout Eagle County
Date: April 17-26
Contact info:
(970)827-9725
Climate Action Week is back for its second year and bigger than ever with 24 events in 10 days. From Sustainability Trivia Night to Yoga for Climate Resilience to Green Building Tours. Join us as we engage the community around climate action and help us meet our Climate Action Plan goals of 50% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2030 and 80% GHG emission reduction by 2050. See the full schedule of events HERE.
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Renata / Estefania 970-376-5587
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Socio / Partner: Get Outdoors Leadville!
Ubicación/ Location: Leadville
Fecha/ Date: 1 de Abril / April 1st
Hora/ Time: 8am-3pm
$15/persona. Quien dijo que nadie se puede montar en bicicleta en el verano? Aquí les tenemos una oportunidad muy padre de montar en bicicletas especialmente fabricadas para la nieve. Con llantas anchas y estables, estas bicicletas son la actividad perfecta para toda la familia. No te lo pierdas, ¡tenemos espacios limitados!
Cupos / Spots: 5
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Socio / Partner: Vail Recreation District
Ubicación/ Location: Dobson Arena, Vail
Fecha/ Date: 8 de Abril / April 8th
Hora/ Time: 4pm-5pm*
$15/persona. 4 feet tall and taller. Van a jugar por 30 minutos (van a haber dos grupos de 12 personas). Esta actividad es para personas que miden más de cuatro pies de alto. Únete a nosotros mientras jugamos con carritos chocones cobre hielo.
Cupos / Spots: 18
Socios / Partners: Walking Mountains Science Center and Holy Cross Energy
Location: Riverwalk Theater, Edwards
Date: 26 de Abril / April 26th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Gratis. Para todas las edades. ¿Quieres ir al cine gratis con todo y palomitas incluidas? No te puedes perder la noche familiar de cine de EVOM. En este programa basado en cuidar el planeta veremos la película de Wall-E completamente en español!
Cupos / Spots: 60
Socios / Partners: New Roots CO
Location: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards
Date: 23 de Abril / April 23rd
Time: 10am – 2pm
Gratis. Para todas las edades. Join us for a fun day of gardening at the Community Garden at Colorado Mountain College with New Roots CO! Learn about sustainable growing practices from experts, enjoy free snacks, and get to know other engaged community members. Drop in as you can between 10:00am and 2:00pm on April 23rd 2023! Please be prepared to help with weeding, planting, mulching etc. as you are able. Closed toed shoes are required.
Water, snacks, and gardening gloves will be provided, but please bring reusable bottles if possible.
Socios / Partners: Mountain Recreation
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Date: 21 de Abril / April 21st
Time: 6pm – 8pm
$5/persona. 4-year-old and older. Use zapatos para correr y ropa deportiva/cómoda que le permita moverse. Se proporcionará equipo para escalar. Pizza and beverages will be provided for dinner.
Cupos / Spots: 18
Socios / Partners: Walking Mountains Science Center
Location: Walking Mountains, Avon
Date: 20 de Abril / April 20th
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
$15/person (EVOM is covering the other half of the cost). 21-year-old and older. Reducing and diverting our waste are some of the easiest things we, as individuals, can do to help our environment. Never has the idea of waste reduction been so fun! Bring a friend or meet new people at this recurring workshop happy hour that explores creative ways to upcycle.
Cupos / Spots: 10
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Socios / Partners: Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
Location of Event: Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, McCoy
Date: 15 de Abril / April 15th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
$5 por persona. Para todas las edades. NO TRANSPORTATION. Ayúdenos a cuidar los caballos en el centro de rescate! Vamos a limpiar los establos, escobarlos, y montarlos. / $5 por persona. For all ages.Free transportation from Avon. Help us care for the horses at the rescue center! We will clean their stalls, groom them, and go on a short ride.
Cupos / Spots: 20
Socios / Partners: New Roots CO
Location: Town of Eagle City Council Chambers, Eagle
Date: 24 de Abril / April 24th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Gratis. Para todas las edades. Join the Town of Eagle for a free art event! Sustainably paint a clay pot and learn about the beauty of compost. Come for creativity, and leave with soil, seeds, and a better understanding of what it takes to make food into rich dirt.
Socios / Partners: Eagle Valley Land Trust
Location: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards
Date: 21 de Abril / April 21st
Time: 11am –1pm
Gratis. Join EVLT and Lynn Albers, local history and ethnobotany specialist, on a tour of our local flora. Lynn will teach us how to identify local plants and what they are used for by animals and people alike. Be prepared to be fascinated and look at the landscape around you in a new way. Lynn is a wealth of knowledge and a treat to explore with.
Socios / Partners: Holy Cross Energy
Location: Pazzos Pizza, Eagle
Date: 19 de Abril / April 19th
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Join Holy Cross Energy for a pizza party at Pazzos in Eagle and learn about the PURE energy program. PURE allows your home to only receive energy from renewable sources for less than the price of a slice of pizza per month! Sign up for the PURE program and get a FREE slice!
Cupos / Spots: Unlimited
Socios / Partners: Eagle Valley Land Trust
Location: Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space, Eagle
Date: 17 de Abril / April 17th
Time: 8:30am – 11am
Gratis. Join Eagle Valley Land Trust and local birder Jerry Fedrizzi to explore and discuss the rich bird life of the Brush Creek Valley. Brush Creek Ranch and Open Space is protected through a partnership between the Town of Eagle, Eagle Ranch, and Eagle Valley Land Trust.
Socios / Partners: Eagle Valley Land Trust
Location: Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space, Eagle
Date: 19 de Abril / April 19th
Time: 8am – 12pm
Gratis. Join EVLT and local wildlife photographer Todd Winslow Pierce, with Eagle Valley Wild, for a nature and outdoor photography workshop. Todd will talk us through the basics and provide opportunities to practice what you learn in different settings.
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Socios / Partners: Eagle Valley Land Trust
Location: Gypsum Community Boat Site
Date: 22 de Abril / April 22nd
Time: 9am – 1pm
Gratis. Para todas las edades. Lunch will be provided. Spring’s arrival marks the beginning of another recreation season across the Rocky Mountains. Last year, a fire sparked west of the Town of Gypsum on public lands and burned approximately 95 acres before being contained, leaving some damage to the Gypsum Campground and Community Boat Launch. The blaze also revealed trash and debris that had previously been covered by vegetation. Colorado’s public lands often bear the brunt of the recreational cycle, and now is our chance to help clean up and restore our public lands. This Earth Week, EVLT is teaming up with our partners at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a restoration project at the Gypsum Campground to help restore the land after the fire. Activities will include trash pickup and native seed planting. We’re calling on you to come out, and help restore our public lands. Lunch provided!
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