Programs

Core Mentorship Program - A mentor spends 3-6 hours a week with a child for 1 year or more. Benefit: Provides youth with a positive adult role model who can teach the child trust, respect, empathy and assist with academic skills.

After School Program - The mentor spends 2-3 hours a week with a child for the school year. Benefit: Provides youth with positive experiences and opportunities to make good choices and improve academically and socially.

Study Buddy Program - The mentor meets 2 hours a week with a ESL (English as a second language) student for the school year or longer to improve their language/academic and social skills. Benefit: Provides ESL students with the opportunity to increase their academic skills and social interaction.

Youth Services Program - Middle/high school students aid elementary children in reading or math 1 to 2 hours a week in a supervised setting. Benefit: Provides younger students opportunities to build relationships with older, responsible students through peer tutoring.

                                  

Art Apprenticeship Program - The mentor spends 1 1/2 hours a week with a child for a minimum of 3 months. Benefits: Provides youth with an intensive skill opportunity in a particular area of interest.

 

Activities

March - Cardboard Sled Derby
Annually in March, about 100 kids and 50 sleds race down Telski's Thrill Hill. Telski has generously hosted this well-attended family event for the past nine years.

May - Pool Party
The Wyndham Peaks Resort and Golden Door Spa hosts our annual pool party. 25 children and their mentors enjoy pizza and swimming in the heated pool.

June - Horseback Riding
Roudy generously hosts the annual horseback ride for 20 children and 20 mentors, J2F Ranch in Norwood.

July - Rafting Trip
Deer Hill Expeditions takes 10-15 youth and their mentors through the Norwood Canyon. This is especially important for the youth on our list in Norwood, Nucla, Naturita & Paradox.

August - Annual Picnic
Our Annual Picnic, BBQ and swim party is always a success with children and mentors enjoying the festivities.