School Community Youth Collaborative

08/28/2026

Fall adventures are just around the corner!

As we head into the fall season, our Gear Lending Library is still here to help you get outside. While we will no longer have someone regularly on site, gear pickup will continue on Mondays and Thursdays by reservation.

Camping, hiking, outdoor play and more—we have gear for adventures in every season, and borrowing is FREE!

Plan ahead:
Reserve your gear
Pick up Monday or Thursday
Get outside!

Don’t let not having the right gear keep you from your next adventure.

08/24/2026

Before we start sharing all the fun happening in this year's clubs, we're taking one more look at why these opportunities matter.

Out-of-School programs can be a place to try something new, spend time with friends, connect with a caring adult, or simply find a space where you feel like you belong.

Last year, 80% of regular attendees at MCMS and 85% at Mancos Schools reported a sense of belonging and acceptance through their participation in our programs.

Those connections don't happen all at once. They're built one afternoon, one conversation, one club, and one shared experience at a time.

And in just a couple of weeks, we get to start building them all over again.

08/24/2026

Our FREE Gear Lending Library is available year-round, with equipment to help families explore and enjoy the outdoors through every season.

As we transition into fall, just remember that our pickup process is changing a little! We won’t have someone regularly on site, so all gear will need to be reserved in advance, with pickups available on Mondays and Thursdays.

🍁 Fall adventure? We’ve got you.
❄️ Winter fun? We’ve got gear for that too.
🌱 And when spring and summer roll back around, we’ll still be here.

Reserve. Borrow. Explore. Return. Repeat.

08/19/2026

Do you enjoy working with middle school youth and helping create spaces where they can connect, learn, and have fun? SCYC is looking for an Assistant Site Coordinator to support our out-of-school time programming at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School!

This position works alongside our Site Coordinator and program instructors to help create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for youth after school.

Learn more about the position and how to apply:
https://www.scyclistens.org/copy-of-youth-programs-and-marketing

The Out-of-School Time Assistant Site Coordinator will supervise and run out-of-school time programming at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School. This position will be responsible for creating a safe space and environment for young people at the learning center.

08/17/2026

Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends!

Throughout the year, SCYC's out-of-school time programs give youth opportunities to learn in different ways, through academic support, but also through creativity, teamwork, leadership, outdoor adventures, and hands-on experiences.

And that time together is making a difference.

This year, 97% of Mancos students and 95% of MCMS students assessed showed growth in Math or Reading, far exceeding our program goal of 66%.

We're proud of the numbers, but even more proud of what they represent: young people showing up, trying new things, building connections, and growing along the way.

That's a Program Positive worth celebrating!

08/10/2026

We're thrilled to see all the back to school photos! Wishing everyone an incredible school year ahead!

Don't forget, our programs kick off in September at M-CMS and Mancos School DIstrict. Stay tuned for schedules coming soon!

Meanwhile, check out our impact report on our website and let's make this year even more unforgettable!

https://www.scyclistens.org/_files/ugd/ff9791_7b57703f70e148ffb6e7da6e11482704.pdf

07/31/2026

Try something new this summer.

Paddleboarding with friends = better.

View and reserve gear online: https://montezumainspire.org/shop/
or stop at the Lending Library Mondays & Thursdays 4:00pm - 7:00p

Who would you go with?

07/29/2026

Program Positive! 💙

This past school year, SCYC had the privilege of serving 919 students through our out-of-school time programs at Mancos Schools and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, as well as our Youth Leadership Council.

As we start working on our new year, we're excited to share the successes that made this last year so special.

Thank you for being part of our community. Here's to celebrating a year of growth together!

07/24/2026

Gear for all ages.
From scooters to bikes and more—kids can get outside too.
Borrow instead of buy.

View and reserve gear online: https://montezumainspire.org/shop/
or stop at the Lending Library Mondays & Thursdays 4:00pm - 7:00p