YOUTH SPOTLIGHT | Charlie Callis |
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Charlie Callis is a young adult anyone would be impressed to meet!
Charlie was born in Florida and grew up in Gypsum, Colorado, having recently graduated from Eagle Valley High School- go Devils! During their time at EVHS, Charlie embraced various leadership roles such as Mountain Youth Advisor, EVHS Track and Field Team Captain, and Mountain Pride Committee Member. Charlie continues to seek out new challenges to grow their skills and support their peers with each new opportunity.
Charlie’s primary piece of advice for youth in our community – they want youth to know that they can help people, that they do have a voice that matters, and most importantly to focus on what they are most passionate about. Charlie recently learned about the increase of young people dying from fentanyl in our country and it really surprised them. Charlie decided it was necessary to grow awareness locally about this issue as many young people and community members are simply not aware that this problem even exists. They are leading a ‘Passion Project’ with a few others and Charlie has begun planning an awareness campaign.
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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Youth Spotlight Here
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DIFFERENCE MAKER | Amber Barrett |
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Talk to the Uniform!
You know the feeling: a police officer nears you and your stomach jumps into your throat? Why is that?
It’s Amber Barrett’s dream to change that reaction. She currently serves as the Public Information Officer for the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and her mission is to have our community view those in uniform differently. By the way, she is also the person who works to keep us all informed, 24/7, and up to date on all emergencies, big and small, that affect our beautiful piece of the world. Glenwood Canyon fire? Amber. Sylvan Lake fire? Amber. Poor, young, soul consumed by the river? Amber. Today, she is recognized as the Mountain Youth Difference Maker because of the other work she does
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Do you know someone who is making a difference in the community and deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Difference Maker Here
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Healthy Kids CO Survey- 2021 Results are IN! |
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Did you catch the recent Vail Daily spotlight on Eagle County’s Healthy Kids Colorado Survey? Local data is available and Mountain Youth is eager to start sharing results.
Healthy Kids 2021 Survey offers insights into student mental health, substance use and more. The results show a mix of positive and negative results while looking at how students behave, act and feel.
Mental and behavioral health has been a growing area of concern and focus for local organizations and schools. This was particularly true throughout the pandemic as parents, educators and community members worried about the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19.
Please check out the full article HERE. |
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We have so much fun stuff to do this summer!
Hikes, movie nights, geocaching, art, and loads of fun! Join us!
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Free JULY events open to any youth! Please RSVP online.
Ready, Set, Silkscreen!
July 12th | 4:00 PM -6:00 PM
Hosted by Dewey Dabbles;
700 Chambers Ave building 1 unit 2a
Barbeque/Field Day
Jul 19 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Nottingham Park, 1 Lake St
Avon, CO 81620
Youthapalooza!
Jul 26 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Eagle Town Park, 500-598 Washington St
Eagle, CO 81631
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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Communities That Care has beautiful celebrations to share with all of you!
Our CTC community members and youth attended the Shared Risk and Protective Factor Conference in Keystone June 1st-3rd. They took part in presentations, shared what inspired them and participated along experts in the field of prevention. The conference provided professional enrichment for everyone in attendance as well as invaluable team bonding with picnics by the lake, bowling and games!
Our Mountain Youth Capstone event acknowledged the CTC participants, their dedication and achievements! Rachel Zacher from Mountain Recreation and member of the CTC Data Work Group as well as Leadership Super 8 Group, highlighted the importance of the CTC work for all members of our community and being inclusive in our efforts. Detective Sergeant Aaron Valdheer, a member of the Support Local Laws and Policies Team noted how meaningful community relationships are as well as fostering trust as a foundation to our work. Ana Garcia, a youth member of the Leadership Super 8 group, talked about the opportunities CTC has given to Hispanic voices to be heard. Mando Fuentes, a youth member of the Data and Media CTC teams, shared that CTC is bringing change. He also wanted to tell everyone about words of inspiration from The Struggle Is Real, But So Is Our Strength! that he heard at the Risk and Protective Factor Conference:
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change; I am changing the things I cannot accept. ~ Angela Davis
We hope you are as motivated as we are to reduce risk factors in our valley and enhance protective factors so all our youth thrive! You can also join forces with us and CTC.
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If you have any questions or would like more information on our work, please reach out to Tsveti Fuentes, Communities That Care Mobilizer, at tfuentes@mountainyouth.org. |
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UPCOMING TRAINING- Inspire Integrity 7/18 |
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Inspire Integrity: Chase An Authentic Life
Event date: July 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Colorado Mountain College Auditorium
150 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
Develop integrity and chase an authentic life.
Corey’s most popular keynote on ethics encourages audiences to chase the truly important things in life such as a solid character, strong personal relationships and a sense of contentment. These “real rabbits” are compared and contrasted to more fleeting worldly success such as excessive wealth, popularity, and prestige. Audience members leave with a better sense of what it takes to develop integrity, set priorities, gain a big-picture perspective, and chase an authentic life. By the end of this FREE event, Corey promises that this will be one of the most powerful and motivational speeches you have ever heard.
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Eagle Climbing and Fitness- Check out the Eagle Climbing & Fitness calendar HERE for a scheduled jam-packed with opportunities for the youngest (Toddler/ Family Yoga and Kids Climbing Club) humans in your life. Summer camps are open! Get out and climb. Queer Climbing Night occurs the last Sunday of each month.
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We know how hard the kids in this community are working! Save the date for some summer fun. Come out and compete, relax, just BE with the Vail Valley Charitable Fund!
July 8, 2022
In place of the annual LG TRI, we proudly announce that the legacy lives on through the LG Fun Run; spirits will be held high! Join us at 5 pm at the Eagle Ice Rink outdoor area, with live music, pizza, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and a silent auction. Our 5K Fun Run begins at 5:30 pm. There is a suggested donation of $20.
August 13, 2022 - Unlimited samples of amazing brews, seltzers, and ciders in your souvenir sampling glass. Live music, water lanterns, food trucks, kids activities, lawn games & many more activities!
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Bring a blanket, a friend and get cozy under the stars at Mountain Rec's Outdoor Movie Series. Upcoming films on July 14 and August 11!. Please RSVP in advance. |
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Dates: July 5th, T- Fri 12th-15th, 19th, T-Fri 26th-29th, Aug. 2nd, M-Fri 8th-12th, 15th and 16th; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (early drop-off and late pick-up available for a fee)
Time: 9am-3.30/ extended hours 8am-5pm
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Cost: $65 per day (multi-day discounts available)
Ages: 6-14
Campers begin each day by voting on a theme for that session, allowing them to direct their own creativity and making each day unique. They then spend the morning drawing, watercolor painting and creating a project that fits that theme, followed by an afternoon of painting their visions on a 16-by-20-inch canvas.
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Mountain Youth works to make the community we live in a stronger, more vibrant place for youth and families through education, advocacy, and connections.
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