Mountain Youth

06/08/2026

On Saturday Mountain Youth took advantage of Colorado’s free fishing weekend by hosting a day of free fishing at Bighorn Park in Vail. Over 80 kids and family members from all over the Eagle River Valley enjoyed a day of fun in the sun while learning how to fish from local experts. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of Exploremos, Mountain Rec, Town of Vail and Eagle River Outfitter.

El sábado Mountain Youth aprovechó el fin de semana de pesca gratis de Colorado organizando un día de pesca gratis en Bighorn Park en Vail. Más de 80 niños y familiares de todo el valle del río Eagle disfrutaron de un día de diversión bajo el sol mientras aprendían a pescar con expertos locales. Este evento no habría sido posible sin el increíble apoyo de Exploremos, Mountain Rec, Town of Vail y Eagle River Outfitter.

06/05/2026

Strong communities talk to each other.
When parents communicate, teens get consistent expectations. Talking openly about rules around alcohol and drugs reduces pressure and confusion for everyone. Safety shouldn’t be left to guesswork. Build the culture you want. Reach out first.

Las comunidades fuertes se comunican entre sí.
Cuando los padres se comunican, los adolescentes reciben expectativas consistentes. Hablar abiertamente sobre las reglas relacionadas con el alcohol y las dr**as reduce la presión y la confusión para todos. La seguridad no debe dejarse a suposiciones. Construye la cultura que deseas. Da el primer paso y comunícate.

06/05/2026

This month's Youth Spotlight: Eagle Valley High School Green Team

In 2021, a vision for a more sustainable future took root at Eagle Valley High School (EVHS). Rylee Sharkey—a former Mountain Youth Valley’s Voice member and Board Member brought the idea to action and the EVHS Green Team began as a mission to create a dedicated space for environmental advocacy. Today, what started as an idea to be a more sustainable Highschool has grown into a 21-member youth led initiate including 12 seniors, all working toward a singular goal: making their school greener and making an impact in our community.

To read more about the Green Team, visit:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/post/youth-spotlight-eagle-valley-high-school-green-team

06/05/2026

This month's Difference Maker: Ellen Sirico

At some point in every student’s life, they will have the “what’s next?” question. Each youth gets to decide their decision with this extremely open-ended question. One student may be ready to map out college applications, another student has no idea what comes after graduation, and another kid is excited about welding school, a summer job, or a two-year apprenticeship. For this reason, Ellen Sirico (Ms. Ellen) gets to offer opportunities and support to youth taking their next big steps. These seniors have a variety of plans and awareness, and it’s up to Ellen and the postsecondary learning and career readiness team to offer as much as possible.

To read more about Ellen, visit:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/post/difference-maker-ellen-sirico

06/05/2026

We had a great time at today, chatting with kids and sharing some CPR knowledge! Thanks, Mountain Youth!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Is va**ng really the new norm?
Don’t give into peer pressure, make decisions that help your future! Repost on your story to raise awareness!

Realmente vapear es la nueva norma?
No cedas a la presión de grupo, ¡toma decisiones que beneficien tu futuro!
¡Comparte esto en tu historia para crear conciencia!

05/29/2026

Middle + High Schoolers — this is your sign to get outside, get messy, and have way too much fun. Run, walk, dance your way through clouds of color with your friends. No pressure to run- just have fun! Wear white. Leave looking like a masterpiece.
Register here:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/.../valleys-voice-color-run-1
Estudiantes de secundaria intermedia — Este es tu signo para salir, ponerse desordenado y divertirse demasiado. Corre, camina, baila a través de las nubes de color con tus amigos. No hay presión para correr, ¡solo diviértete! Usa blanco. Deja parecer una obra maestra.
Regístrese aquí:
https://www.mountainyouth.org/.../valleys-voice-color-run-1

05/28/2026

✨ Cada creación lleva un pedacito de dedicación, aprendizaje y pasión.

Hoy queremos compartir las experiencias de las participantes de nuestro taller de repostería 🍰💛 Gracias por confiar, por comprometerse en cada clase y por poner tanto amor en cada detalle.

Ver su crecimiento y entusiasmo hace que todo valga la pena. ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta experiencia tan dulce! ✨👩‍🍳

✨ Every creation carries a little piece of dedication, learning, and passion.

Today we want to share the experiences of the participants in our baking workshop 🍰💛 Thank you for your trust, your commitment in every class, and for putting so much love into every detail.

Seeing your growth and enthusiasm makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for being part of this sweet experience! ✨👩‍🍳