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
The Love Generation
Read a poem that Maddy Gawler, our current Youth Advisory Board President, wrote about THIS generation. I’ve turned the page in my life I’m starting to make a change I want to be something more than just an age We are the LOVE generation We stand together We...
Local to Global Summer Summit Project
Why local to global? Peru Recap 2014 Our students know they can change the world, just by starting locally. However, our students also love to explore, discover new cultures, and lead outside their comfort zones. This is why Colorado Young Leaders offers one LOCAL...
We know why
We know why. As one reads, listens, or watches great leaders, one does not necessarily focus on what great leader do, but ratherwhy they do what they do. Great leaders start with why. In fact, there is even a book written about this very idea. People are attracted...
Outlive Your Life
"Outlive Your Life" (Max Lucado) It's a simple, yet profound quote. It's a quote that our young people need to hear over and over. More than half of the world's population is under the age of 25. These young people are growing up in a time where information...
Selfless Skiing
What a Spring Break service adventure with our friends at NSCD! Every Coloradan knows Spring Break usually means good snow. Our Colorado Young Leaders team consisted Max Gottesfeld, Alec Schmergal, Mary Conway, Mark Snyder, Katt Carlton, and Lucas Bergeman. These...
Adaptive Adventures Weekend – Some Thoughts from Young Leaders
"Have fun, learn something, and come home safely!" Famous words spoken each day to our Colorado Young Leaders while on service adventures. This past weekend in Keystone, seven of our young leaders spent an inclusion weekend with five inspiring Adaptive...
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