Impact
Spreading goodness near and far.
From student-led podcasts and stories of profound impact, to leadership awards and capstone projects, we’re proud to share about our footprint in the community.
Mt. Bross Legacy Award
For seniors who are part of the Decalibron Summit Program, the Mt. Bross Legacy project is their community capstone for their time in CYL. Learn about their impact and find inspiration.
Presidential Service Volunteer Award
We are a certifying organization to provide the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to eligible Young Leaders during their time in our program. Bronze, silver, gold and lifetime awards are honored at our annual End of School Celebration in May.
Kindly Bold Award
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who lives Kindly Bold, in honor of 2019 CYL Alumna Lauren Guthrie and her legacy in Colorado Young Leaders.
Our Stories
See What A Service Adventure Is all About! {Watch}
Young Leaders and Their Parents Talk About CYL {Watch}
Get Inspired by Young Leader Maddy Gawler at TEDxCherryCreekED {Watch}
CYL Youth Advisory Board President Maddy Gawler makes the Impossible I'm Possible... Talk is Cheap, Make it Happen. Do you want to be the person that in 10 years says, “you know what? I remember way back when had this great idea” or are you going to be the person that...
August is all about Summit Challenges & Successes
On August 14th, fifteen of our Young Leaders, staff, volunteers, and parents joined others in their community to climb Mt. Bierstadt for kids at Children's Hospital. This peer-to-peer campaign supported kids and families who rely on Children's Colorado's Department of...
Andrew got hit by a car, but he is OK… and actually super awesome
Posted By CYL Team Andrew, one of our awesome supporters, was recently involved in a hit and run accident while riding his bike in Denver. After hitting Andrew and sending him into the windshield of his car, the driver fled the scene but was followed by a...
Summer of Adventures & Impact
Taytay: "Megan, would you rather live in the mountains or Denver?" Megan: "I'm not sure, where would you want to live more?" Taytay: "I think Denver because you can leave your food out and it won't get eaten by bears." Taytay (pictured with one of our Young Leaders)...
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