YCC
ADVENTURERS
GRADES 6 + 7
Parent, 2024
RMYC helped my children develop a strong work ethic. The service projects provided the perfect balance of self-development, community service and education in the natural resource field. This program is a great base for them to develop path in resource management in our community and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Adventurers Program is open to youth in grades 6 and 7 in Routt and Moffat Counties.
Sessions are two weeks long.
The first week, youth attend Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Youth participate in service projects in the morning and recreation in the afternoon.
The second week, youth attend Monday through Thursday with an overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, a half-day on Thursday, and a noon pickup. All camping gear and food for the overnight stay is provided.
Fill out the application, which can be found here!
After you apply, an RMYC staff member will reach out to you with a placement email and program information. You will also receive a registration packet, medical form, and demographic form. You must complete this packet to be accepted officially into the program. You will receive program details two weeks prior to the start of your session.
Generally, RMYC staff try to respond within 2-3 weeks. We have had a high frequency of emails going to spam boxes recently. If you still have not heard from us, please reach out to Kimberly Tholis ktholis@rockymountainyouthcorps.com (970) 879-2135 ext 102
There is a $300 registration fee for 6th-9th graders. Scholarships are available.
In your registration packet you will have the option to indicate that you would like a scholarship. You will be prompted to give a brief description of need. An RMYC youth programs staff member will reach out to you with more information regarding your status in receiving a scholarship.
The Adventurers program receives many applications each year. We work to ensure that as many applicants as possible can participate in a session. If you would like to participate in more than one session, we are happy to place you on a waitlist.
Drop off and pick up are at 1505 Lincoln Ave Steamboat, Springs CO (The transit center). If there is a community event at the transit center that will inhibit our use of the parking lot we will communicate that directly to parents.
Yes! We are happy to work with your family to provide transportation support on a case-by-case basis.
Yes! We can provide tents, sleeping bags and sleeping pads as needed.
No. Youth are asked to eat breakfast before arriving in the morning and bring lunch and a snack each day. Program staff will have extra snacks on hand for folks who forget or are unable to provide them. RMYC provides dinner (Wednesday, Thursday), breakfast (Friday) and lunch (Friday) food for the overnight portions of each session.
Yes! RMYC is happy to make accommodations for youth with food allergies and sensitivities. Please call to let us know about severe allergies so we can speak about needs and options!
A typical day in Adventurers begins with a circle up and a couple of group games. We then move to a volunteer project for 3-4 hours, followed by lunch, an education activity, and recreation time/group games in the afternoon.
Projects change from year to year and typically consist of gardening, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, city clean-up, river clean-up, tree planting, and many other forms of service work for our community!
Group gear will be provided as well as personal protection equipment and work shirts. Group gear includes tools, all items related to the kitchen, and medical supplies.