Here at Young Americans, we encounter the most energetic, knowledge-seeking, and sometimes shy students. However, they always manage to show a side of them no one has ever seen. Their eyes light up as soon as they walk into our facility. They’re so excited to get into their shops and open up for business and take responsibility for their own …
Sponsor Spotlight: Lutheran Medical Center
Today we are shining our spotlight on Lutheran Medical Center, a proud supporter of the medical center “shop” at Young AmeriTowne Belmar. Young AmeriTowne is an award-winning educational program serving over 25,600 Colorado 5th graders (53% of all Denver metro 5th graders) every year. The program is designed to teach 10-year olds about money management, free enterprise, economics and workforce …
From concept to design!
From concept to design to twenty five years later, Young Ameritowne has come a long way. This year celebrates Young Ameritowne’s 25 year anniversary! What started as an idea for a summer camp all those years ago has blossomed into what we have today. Young Ameritowne is bigger and brighter than ever, with new shop sponsors and new colors in …
Young AmeriTowne On the Road will make Grand Junction its home for the next three weeks. This is the first time Young Americans Center has been able to deliver its Young AmeriTowne program to Grand Junction-area students in or near their hometown, and our staff couldn’t be more excited! On the Road is the new, mobile version of Young AmeriTowne that …
Young AmeriTowne is celebrating 25 years of teaching young people all about economics in a fun, hands-on way! Since 1990, more than 347,771 future doctors, graphic artists, technicians and accountants have walked through our doors, and we expect to see another 26,000+ this year. In preparation for the first day of Young AmeriTowne on Friday, September 11, staff and sponsors …
MarkWest Energy Partners is a relatively new supporter of Young Americans Center, but their last three years of partnership has helped create an inviting and exciting Towne environment for students, parents, and teachers. MarkWest sponsors the Volunteer Station at Young AmeriTowne Denver and Belmar, which is designed to be a comfortable place for volunteers and teachers throughout the day. Young …
Now that summer is over, program staff is hard at work preparing for all of our students during the school year. Our to do list is massive, including preparing materials, deep cleaning, re-arranging, re-decorating, and editing the curriculum taught during summer camps. Preparing materials is one of the most time consuming activities. We are completing projects such as creating 120 …
Each month, Young Americans Center highlights an outstanding sponsor in our “Spotlight” series. This month’s sponsor helps introduce students to careers in the energy industry as well as how to incorporate energy savings tips into their homes and businesses. Xcel Energy (www.xcelenergy.com) is a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company operating in eight Western and Midwestern states. The company …
This month our Sponsor Spotlight Blog highlights our partnership with the University of Denver, sponsor of the College at our Young AmeriTowne Denver location. When student citizens visit the College, they are struck by the dynamic and exciting environment created by DU! Bright wall graphics put 5th graders right on campus – a perfect place for career education exploration! Citizens …
What is philanthropy? Literally, philanthropy means a voluntary action for the public good. In practice, it means giving your time, talents, or treasure, and philanthropy is hugely important to Young Americans Center. Philanthropy was an important value of Bill Daniels who initially funded Young Americans Center in 1989. But more importantly, our work here could not happen without the generous …
