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
What makes you HAPPY?
Posted by Stevie Shock "In that very moment, I realized what makes me happy. Being there, committing my time to such an amazing soul, and changing my community; that is what makes me happy." My whole life I thought I knew how to be happy. When I was a child, my Dad...
Inclusion Weekend with Adaptive Adventures Recap
Posted by Josh Mendrala What is it about Colorado Young Leaders that makes it different... that makes it worth it? When I heard about the Inclusion Weekend Leadership camp with Adaptive Adventures, I immediately knew that I wanted to go! I set a goal to pay for it...
What has CYL meant to you as a young person and as a leader this year?
Posted by CYL Team With our annual Board of Directors meeting approaching, we asked some of our Youth Advisory Board members to answer this question: What has CYL meant to you as a young person and as a leader this year? Here is what they said... “CYL means growth to...
MLK Weekend Recap from a Young Leader
MLK Weekend with NSCD from My Perspective by Cece Cole "This Service Adventure humbled me in seismic ways and I not only learned how to initially ski with these amazing people who happen to have disabilities, but how to be a 'liver of life.'" Being a new member on the...
XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series Partners With Colorado Young Leaders!
XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series Partners With Colorado Young Leaders! XTERRA CMSP 24K/12K/5K April 12, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Victoria Seahorn Phone: 404-421-3231 E-mail: Victoria@marathonmajic.com January 18, 2015 – Spring will be here before we know...
Student Spotlight: Meet Maddy W.
Sunday Student Spotlight: Meet Maddy Walinchus (By Hillie Brumfield) “The lure of the distant and difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.” (John Burroughs) “My name is Madison Walinchus. I am fifteen years old. I am a sophomore at...
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