The Aurora Youth 4 Success Program began in 2009 with the vision of now State Senator Nancy Todd, her husband Terry Todd and Peggy Rudden, Executive Director of Advocates for Children (CASA). Their dream was to create a “HOPE Center” for Aurora youth that encompasses the resources needed for our youth to recreate, study, network, socialize, access computers, develop work force ready skills, health sources, and receive assistance with judicial matters. In order to gain support for the concept, the AY4S Collaborative had to prove a need existed for such a Center and thus the AY4S summer program was created. With the help of the Aurora-based non-profit Rocky Mountain Research & Prevention Institute (RMRPI) and Dr. Lisa Van Bramer, a medical doctor and Executive Director/Founder of RMRPI, this vision moved from concept to reality.
Due to COVID-19, we regret to announce that the 2020 Summer AY4S Program has been Canceled. We are disappointed, but will use this summer to evaluate our past successes and plan for a bigger and better future program!
INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM
OUR PAST SUMMER'S PROGRAM
Please join us and thank our 2019 sponsors. Without their generosity, our program would not be possible!
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Aurora Youth 4 Success
About Our Program:
Since the summer of 2009, the Rocky Mountain Research and Prevention Insitutue has been the proud fiscal sponsor and partner of the Aurora Youth 4 Success (AY4S) program which offers a three-week summer enrichment program for students entering 9th-12th grade who live in Aurora and/or attend Aurora or Cherry Creek Public Schools.
Students are provided hands on learning in various careers. The potential career classes offered vary each summer depending on funding raised. We are offering 3D printing, automotive, cosmetology, culinary arts, graphic arts, science & engineering, pre-med, trio of technical trades and KidsTek career & college prep. Click link above for full course descriptions.
We provide students with a Lunch 'n' Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and then they attend class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for their learning.
If you'd like to discover what our program is all about, please click on the recent Aurora Sentinel article highlighting AY4S.
Students are provided hands on learning in various careers. The potential career classes offered vary each summer depending on funding raised. We are offering 3D printing, automotive, cosmetology, culinary arts, graphic arts, science & engineering, pre-med, trio of technical trades and KidsTek career & college prep. Click link above for full course descriptions.
We provide students with a Lunch 'n' Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and then they attend class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for their learning.
If you'd like to discover what our program is all about, please click on the recent Aurora Sentinel article highlighting AY4S.
Become an AY4S Sponsor:
We have many sponsorship opportunities to choose from. For as little as $500, you/your organization could become an AY4S sponsor with great benefits.
Click here for the AY4S sponsorship page and to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Click here for the AY4S sponsorship page and to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) POSTED BELOW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LAST SUMMER'S AY4S PROGRAM. YOU MAY FIND THE ANSWER THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BELOW.
When and where will the 2019 Aurora Youth 4 Success Summer Enrichment Program be held?
This summer’s program will occur Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 26 and will be hosted by Pickens Technical College located at 500 Airport Blvd. in Aurora. Our culmination on Fri., July 26 will also be held at Overland High School gymnasium.
Note: NO bus transportation to/from Pickens Technical College (or to Overland High School for Culmination on July 26) is provided by AY4S. Please check your local RTD schedule if you need transportation to attend this summer's program.
We meet Monday-Friday for each of the three weeks from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. except for our last day, Friday, July 26.
A Lunch 'n' Learn is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then students attend class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for their learning.
On July 26, we have our culmination where each class presents a project/what they have learned from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Families are welcome to attend and see what their student studied.
What courses are offered in 2019?
We are currently working on the courses for 2019. We are offering: Automotive, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, 3D Design & Print, Graphic Arts, Pre-Med, Trio of Technical Trades, Science & Engineering, and KidsTek Career & College Prep. Please click link above for full course descriptions.
How much will it cost to participate in the 2019 Aurora Youth 4 Success Summer Enrichment program?
Our fee for this summer is $60. The fee includes registration in ONE course PLUS a t-shirt and a free "Lunch 'n' Learn" each day. A variety of lunchtime presentations about career and professional opportunities will be shared with all students.
We can accept only credit/debit card for payment. NO Exceptions.
When will registration for the 2019 summer program begin?
Registration will open on Thursday, June 13. You will receive a call from your school district superintendent announcing registration is open on June 12.
Space in each course is limited and is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your space in the course is not guaranteed until payment is completed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If my student lives in Aurora but goes to school outside of Aurora, are they still eligible to apply?
Yes.
If my student goes to High School in Aurora, but lives outside of Aurora, are they still eligible to apply?
Yes. All students who either live in Aurora or attend ANY High School in Aurora, are eligible to apply. Unfortunately, because of the large number of applications, we cannot accept any student who doesn't meet the criteria of living in Aurora or attending an Aurora High School.
Where can I learn more about the Aurora Youth 4 Success program?
Before your student applies to the program, we highly recommend that you watch our 5-minute YouTube video which recaps our 2018 summer program: