Resources

Girls on the Run of the Rockies

Girls on the Run is a physical activity youth development program (PA-PYD) program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. The Girls on the Run® program combines training for a 5K with an interactive curriculum targeting the promotion of competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution.

The Flourish Lab

The Flourish Lab offers practical, easy-to-use approaches for youth-serving adults looking to inspire positive behavior in young people while supporting their social and emotional growth.

The Quarter Project

The mission statement of The Quarter Project is "To promote young women in STEM academics and careers by offering resources, education, and hands-on experience primarily, although not exclusively, for minority & low-income girls.” Our target population of girls is mainly from socio-economically and racially marginalized families in Northern Colorado. Our programs aim to boost self-confidence and efficacy levels among girls in general and specifically from marginalized populations in K-5, thus enabling them to pursue careers in STEM fields through after-school educational programs.

PCS Edventures

PCS Edventures is a leading provider of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) curriculum and resources for educators in classrooms and out-of-school learning environments. We offer turn-key curriculum kits and provide scalable solutions for education programs that give students the resources they need to succeed in STEAM fields.

AllBoss

AllBoss Club is an 8-week, child-centered youth entrepreneurship program that focuses on self-esteem building and life skill development. Unlike other programs, AllBoss Club is project-based and focuses specifically on each child, and their unique business ideas, strengths, and interests. Coaches are specially trained to hone in on each Boss's strengths and to build on those strengths.

STEM Center USA

​STEM Center USA believes every student should have a strong understanding of technology. We use building manipulatives, robotics, electronics, and programming to tie in the theory students learn in school with real-world applications. We proudly provide services direct to schools and districts, and also to all federal programs including Migrant Education, Expanded Learning Opportunities, and After School Education and Safety among others. Our TK-12 curriculum inspires a passion for learning and equips the next generation with crucial life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and a strong understanding of how technology works.

PITSCO Education

For more than 50 years, Pitsco has offered a comprehensive range of scalable hands-on STEM resources and curriculum. We help educators create learning environments that address all learning styles and help all students find success while tackling challenges, being creative, articulating ideas, and thinking with their hands.

Fostering Healthy Futures

Fostering Healthy Futures® (FHF) began as a mentoring and skills training program for preadolescent children in out-of-home care. It was developed at the Kempe Center, University of Colorado, in 2002 and ran for 10 years in partnership with Denver, Adams, Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties. FHF has multiple clinical and research training opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition, FHF program staff provide consultation to implement the FHF model and to other mentoring programs wishing to strengthen their programs, practices, and/or evaluation.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

See current and upcoming Exhibitions at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and look at the current shows at the Infinity Theater and in the Gates Planetarium. The Museum is open 363 days year-round, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

STEM Sports

STEM Sports® offers standards-aligned, turnkey K-8 curricula that use various sports as real-life applications to teach STEM skills in classrooms, after-school programs, and camps across the globe. Our academic programs provide great ease in implementation and come in a turnkey kit, with all needed supplies that can be utilized for hundreds of students.

AfterSchool HQ

AfterSchool HQ is a youth organization management platform that creates more time for meaningful engagement with students. Seamlessly raise awareness and share essential information, making online registration and payment a breeze for families. Utilize our communication methods specifically tailored for parents. Partner with us to turn challenges into opportunities, shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.

Too Good Programs

Too Good is a comprehensive family of evidence-based curricula for substance use prevention, violence prevention, and nutrition education. Designed for students in kindergarten through high school, Too Good builds the social-emotional skills young people need to make healthy choices and resist risky behaviors.

Why Try

The WhyTry Program is a flexible toolkit for teachers and counselors, as well as a structured curriculum that can be used in K-12 classrooms. WhyTry is also an approach to help teachers and counselors improve their ability to engage, motivate, and build resilience in students. Watch this brief video to learn more about our flagship program.

AB Studios

AB Studios is dedicated to crafting fun, effective learning experiences for students and powerful labor assistance for educators. They work to both simplify and enhance your afterschool experience, combining captivating video content and endless lesson plans designed to truly engage with student enrichment programs while simultaneously easing the burden of exhausted and overwhelmed educators.

Emotional Theater

Emotional Theater offers an immersive experience of self-expression, combining theater, movement, art, and storytelling to make learning Emotional Intelligence (EQ) engaging and unforgettable.

Learn Fresh

Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh leverages students' passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM learning.

Mind Works

Founded by a visionary speech pathologist, Mind Works believesthat language and literacy are the foundation of all learning. For over two decades, they’ve been dedicated to serving underserved communities, creating opportunities through academic enrichment and out-of-school-time programs.

Ali Quest

Aliquest delivers a fully managed academic out-of-school time program focused on reading, writing, and math — built for U.S. schools and districts.

Best Day Ever

Best Day Ever is a service of The Learning Lamp, a nonprofit organization, and is designed to support out-of-school time programs with ready-to-use resources that take the stress out of planning.