Teens, Inc.

06/04/2026

Read all about our progress toward a new Early Childhood Education Center in the The Mountain-Ear

We're on track to open this fall, but we need our community supporters to step up and help. Learn more and donate here: https://teensinc.org/ecec/

Thank you to Christopher Kelley for the wonderful photos!

Let’s Build Bright Futures TEENS, Inc. is leading a capital campaign to build a new early childhood education center to address a critical community need.   DONATE NOW We aim to raise $7 million to build a childcare center that facilitates belonging, exploration, discovery, and connection with n...

06/02/2026

Join us on July 28 for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection centered on youth leadership and youth voice.

The morning session will focus on the Youth Leadership Academy, while the afternoon will explore Youth Voice in Education. Lunch will be provided, and participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions.

Whether you're an educator, youth-serving professional, community partner, or simply passionate about empowering young people, we invite you to join the conversation.

Learn more and register today:
https://www.teensinc.org/events/summer-institute

05/28/2026

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating at Chinook West High School’s graduation ceremony. We honored 10 graduates whose speeches reflected a moving and recurring theme: gratitude. Their words reminded us how powerful community, perseverance, and support can be as young people step into the next chapter of their lives.

The week before, we celebrated our New Explorers Learning Center preschool graduates as they prepared to head off to kindergarten. While there may not have been many profound speeches from that group, there were plenty of smiles, giggles, costumes, and joyful energy.

This time of year is always a little bittersweet as we watch students grow, change, and leave the nest and spread their wings. We’re deeply grateful to the parents, teachers, mentors, and helpers who made these moments possible... and most of all to the students themselves, who put in the work and earned this success. Oh the places you'll go!

05/18/2026

When you walk through these doors, you're not just getting access to tools and freshly popped popcorn...

You're going to be greeted by someone who is there to help. More than that, you have the chance to help others.

That's because, for many years running, Indian Peaks Ace Hardware has supported local nonprofits through their monthly round-up program.

We’re privileged to be the beneficiary this May, which means every time you round up at the register, you’re helping support TEENS, Inc. programs for local youth.

So get ready for summer (which we're fairly certain is just around the corner) while also helping us prepare for summer programs like Outdoor Leadership retreats and community fire mitigation through TEENS, Inc. Youth Corps. Thanks!!

05/15/2026

We are in the final weeks of the school year and it's starting to feel a bit more like summer every day (minus the looming snow on Monday)!

We have a few spots open on the Car Camping Adventure to Twin Lakes near Leadville, Colorado. This four night and five day trip will include hiking, paddleboarding, whitewater rafting and a ton of fun and games in between.

This trip runs Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19 with drop off and pick up at TEENS, Inc. and is open to all current middle schoolers and 9th graders (per the 25/26 school year).

The cost of the trip is $650 per person with FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available to anyone who needs one.

Click HERE to Apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSKfmm_tLdvnZHstEkEKR88LQqr4tzvp3c2ihr4w54lib95g/viewform

Please reach out with any questions via https://teensinc.org/ol/

05/13/2026

“Just stepping out of my comfort zone and having people by my side really helped my confidence.”
- TEENS Inc. youth participant

Read all about our new Outdoor Belonging Program in this wonderful feature from Belonging Colorado

https://belongingcolorado.com/where-youth-lead-belonging-grows/

05/12/2026

Today! Tuesday May 12th, 4:30-6:30pm at Chipeta Park, We hope your family can join us to wrap up and celebrate the end of this school year’s Mountain Strong Families Series!!

Fun, food (potluck style), gifts, and time to connect before we all head off on summer adventures. No need to RSVP, just show up with a dish to share!

05/07/2026

A huge thank you to Indian Peaks Ace Hardware for their ongoing generosity and commitment to supporting local nonprofits through their monthly round-up program!

We’re honored to be the featured beneficiary this May, which means every time you round up at the register, you’re helping support TEENS, Inc. programs for local youth.

So whether you’re gearing up for a summer of gardening, tackling home improvement projects, or — thanks to this week’s surprise weather — stocking up for a little more snow removal, your purchases can make a real difference right here in our community.

05/06/2026

Snow Day!!!

BVSD school are closed today including our own Chinook West High School.

Note: see our previous post for intel about our upcoming open house for prospective students.

New Explorers Learning Center is also closed due to the weather.

Happy sledding! Be safe out there!

05/05/2026

Chinook West High School! There's no place like it in the world. Find out if it could be the right place for you or your student at the Open House we're hosting this Thursday, May 7 from 4–6 pm.

More information and sign up here using the QR code on the flyer.