The Aspen Community Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to YouthZone in June. Below are some of the ways the money will be used to help youth/families. $85 pays for one hour of counseling $100 pays for one activity for 50...

To help children live healthy active lives, parents can: Be role models themselves by making healthy eating and daily physical activity the norm for their family. Create a home where healthy choices are available and encouraged. Make it fun –...

  Join us for the 10th Annual Grand River Classic and Downtown Car Show. At the show you will have a chance to vote for your favorite car. All proceeds from this voting will benefit YouthZone.

by: Nancy MacGregor, YouthZone Youth Advocate and Girl’s Circle Facilitator What happens when you get 6 teenage girls with varied interests, personalities, and opinions together? At YouthZone we ask them to come up with their own guidelines as we bring them together each...

The Search Institute has identified 40 developmental assets which are building blocks for healthy development in order for young people to grow into capable, contributing members of society. Some of the categories include external assets like family support, other adult...

Kids Camp will be happening again this summer. There are some great, affordable opportunities for kids. See the brochure of classes by clicking here.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org and MetLife Foundation released our 24th annual survey on teen drug and alcohol abuse this morning. This year’s national study data on American teens confirms that one in four teens has misused or abused a prescription...

Volunteer to help YouthZone finish planting a vegetable garden and create a welcoming landscape. Friday, May 17 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. YouthZone 803 School Street, Glenwood Springs Volunteer for any or all of the 5 hoursBring: Your own work...

by: Lori Mueller, YouthZone Executive Director Did you know that teens who are connected to their communities take better care of their communities? At YouthZone we work hard to provide opportunities for young people to feel connected and good about...

May 5-11 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for the week is Out of the Shadows: Exposing Stigma. With the spotlight shining on the critical need for mental health care reform in our country, we must also educate...