Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program

Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program AZYEP empowers youth to build self-confidence and develop leadership skills through community radio.

Over the past 22 years, our program has continued to provide transformational experiences for over 3,000 local youth, providing them with access to media education, broadcast journalism, technical training and production activities. While public schools struggle to provide education in the creative arts, technology, and communication, AZYEP develops communication skills, technical skills, creativi

ty and professionalism. Most importantly, AZYEP develops self-confidence by engaging our youth, ages 8 to 18, in local and global issues, weekly live broadcasts, community interview projects, and relevant journalism. AZYEP positively impacts young peoples’ sense of self importance, voice, and their vital role in civic society. AZYEP helps young people cultivate the confidence, strength, and voice needed to engage successfully through adolescence and beyond. Since 2000, AZYEP has provided quality media education and youth broadcasting. Our program strengthens life skills, motivates high school graduation, supports higher education goals and prepares participants for careers in the 21st century.

AZYEP wishes you a happy, healthy, and fun summer break! We hope our teachers, parents, and students enjoy their much de...
06/05/2026

AZYEP wishes you a happy, healthy, and fun summer break! We hope our teachers, parents, and students enjoy their much deserved break. ☀️

Keep tuning in to KDNK on Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30, Thursdays from 7 to 9pm, and Sundays from 2 to 4 all summer long! 📻

We still have a few spots left in our middle school summer camp, From Farm to Radio. Join us for an extra fun week of ha...
06/04/2026

We still have a few spots left in our middle school summer camp, From Farm to Radio. Join us for an extra fun week of hands-on experiences in radio and cooking. We’re so excited to partner with Youth Entity for this camp. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire or register via the QR code today!

AZYEP is so proud of our three graduating senior DJs! Ash, Andy, and Zenobia are part of the graduating class of 2026 an...
06/03/2026

AZYEP is so proud of our three graduating senior DJs! Ash, Andy, and Zenobia are part of the graduating class of 2026 and have been dedicated DJs for a combined 25+ years. They each started around age 10 and have become invaluable parts of the organization.

Andy’s show FM with AM has become an AZYEP favorite. He recorded shows at home during COVID with his dad and helped us keep the airwaves running. Andy will be attending CU in the fall.

Highlights of Ash’s time at AZYEP include hosting the podcast Take a Minute with Andy B, participating in 24-Hour Takeover events, and recording at-home shows during COVID. Ash will be attending DePaul in the fall.

Zenobia has been an intern for the past four years, hosting Soul Connection, mentoring younger students, and curating her excellent jazz radio shows. She will be attending CU in the fall.

AZYEP will not be the same without you and we hope you will come back to visit often. Congratulations to you and the entire class of 2026. We wish you happiness in your future endeavors!

To hear these three radio rockstars reminiscing on their time with AZYEP, listen to this show: https://www.kdnk.org/podcast/andy-zanca-youth-empowerment-program/2026-05-27/azyeps-2026-graduates-talk

It’s your favorite time of the week! The CARE Adoptable Pet of the Week! Each week on AZYEP youth radio, our DJs share t...
06/03/2026

It’s your favorite time of the week! The CARE Adoptable Pet of the Week! Each week on AZYEP youth radio, our DJs share the pet report and help furry friends find their forever homes. Brought to you by our friends rescue & !

It’s kitten season at CARE! These little puffballs are sweet, clumsy, and energetic, and they are ready to find their families! This week the shelter is getting a number of litters ready for their forever homes - all kittens receive a spay or neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccinations. If you have been thinking about adding a small furry friend to your household, now is a great time. To join the kitten party, fill out an adoption survey on CARE’s website and a team member will call you to schedule a visit!

May was a jam-packed month of fun for AZYEP! This month we...• Worked with over 250 kids!• Our dedicated youth DJs hoste...
06/02/2026

May was a jam-packed month of fun for AZYEP! This month we...

• Worked with over 250 kids!
• Our dedicated youth DJs hosted 48 live broadcasts with a variety of music styles
• Collaborated with teachers at CRES, GSES, and BMS to record projects about water conservation and health tips
• Produced podcasts about music education, autism support services, and our 2026 graduate DJs
• Hosted the youth stage at Carbondale’s Family Block Party featuring over 40 young musicians and performers
• Hosted another successful Noisefloor concert in collaboration with Rock and Roll Academy
• Showed the class family movie, Hook, at the Crystal Theatre

Tune in to hear our great lineup of youth DJs on KDNK this week! You can listen from anywhere on kdnk.org. Our DJs love ...
06/02/2026

Tune in to hear our great lineup of youth DJs on KDNK this week! You can listen from anywhere on kdnk.org.

Our DJs love when you give them a call in the studio to tell them how awesome their show is! 970-963-2976

6th grade student in Ms. Rivera's class at Glenwood Springs Middle School wrote and recorded PSAs that begin broadcastin...
05/28/2026

6th grade student in Ms. Rivera's class at Glenwood Springs Middle School wrote and recorded PSAs that begin broadcasting on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio today 5/28! Students learned about human impacts on the environment and share how monocropping harms the diversity of our ecosystems. You can hear the PSAs during AZYEP throughout June or listen right now at the link below: https://azyep.org/project/orangutan-and-palm-oil-psas/

Tune in to the AZYEP Podcast from 4:00 to 4:30 today to hear an extra special show starring AZYEP’s 2026 graduates, Ash ...
05/27/2026

Tune in to the AZYEP Podcast from 4:00 to 4:30 today to hear an extra special show starring AZYEP’s 2026 graduates, Ash Bohmfalk, Zenobia Todd and Andy McMichael. They share their favorite experiences from the program and how it has shaped their development. There wasn’t a dry eye in the studio when we recorded this one. You’re sure to love it!

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week... CARE Adoptable Pets! AZYEP loves helping furry friends find their forever h...
05/26/2026

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the week... CARE Adoptable Pets! AZYEP loves helping furry friends find their forever homes. Brought to you by and

Have you been looking to add some sweetness and softness to your life? Consider Ellie, one of Colorado Animal Rescue’s senior felines. At 9 years old, Ellie prefers a quiet life indoors by your side, snuggling on the couch. She still has years full of love to give. Her ideal family will spend some time brushing her long, luxurious fur and provide quality cuddles and treats. If you would like to meet Ellie or any of C.A.R.E.’s adoptable pets, fill out an adoption survey or go visit the shelter today!

Tune in to KDNK this week to hear your favorite youth DJs! 📻
05/20/2026

Tune in to KDNK this week to hear your favorite youth DJs! 📻

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76 South 2nd St (PO Box 1388)
Carbondale, CO
81623

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