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The Pinhead Institute, SITS Program will once again be offering a Pizza with Professionals lunch speaker.
Flight Instructor Michael D'Anna from Durango has a dynamic presentation about his diverse career flying over 5,000 hours in 40 different types of aircraft. He teaches kids to fly...and even has a video of a 12 year old at the helm! He'll be bringing one of his latest pilots, Jaden, who is 19 years old and started at 16.
He will be here on May 6th for a pizza with professionals in the MHS PoWeR Center for any student who is interested in a career or hobby in aviation. Interested students need to sign up in the Power Center. 25 spots av
Here is a link to Michael D'Anna instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_danna_cfi/
The Western Slope Schools Career Collaborative is once again offering free courses this summer in Wilderness First Responder, Ski and Snowboard Manufacturing, and Bike Maintenance. The Academy will take place from June 2-11th on Western University's campus in Gunnison, CO. On the website - VentureX Academy 2025 - you will find a full course listing, instructors, times and dates, as well as fillable registration forms and liability waivers for the academy. These filled up pretty quickly last summer, so I urge you to register as soon as possible.
Registration is now open for the CMU Tech Community Education Center’s 2025 STEAM Summer Camps!
We offer engaging and educational summer camps designed for middle school and high school students. These camps provide an opportunity for students to dive deep into subjects they're passionate about, meet new friends and gain hands-on experience in a fun and supportive environment.
We are excited to announce that we will not only be offering more summer camps this year, but we are offering multiple dates for many of the camps. And as always, camps will be instructed by our talented CMU faculty, CMU Tech faculty, and community members. As we did last year, we will have these camps on Bishop campus (2508 Blichmann Ave), the Clifton Community Center (3270 D ½ Rd, Clifton) and even some on the main campus of CMU. Be sure to review all the camps on the registration site to see if there are camps your student(s) may be interested in attending. Camps begin June 2 and are expected to fill quickly!
Registration is easy, and available now by going to our website at www.coloradomesa.edu/cec. Click on Grand Junction Opportunities and then the button that says Summer Camps. The image below will also take you right to that page. In addition, you can also give us a call at 970-255-2800. Remember that you can schedule a camp for the morning and a different one for the afternoon, so every day is filled with hands-on learning and fun! There are over 100 classes to choose from.
Every student must have a parent/guardian complete a
Liability Waiver, Behavioral Contract, and Media Release Form and email it to cec@coloradomesa.edu BEFORE the first day of camp.
Camps filled quickly last year, so do not delay – sign up today!
The AmeriCorps Program is currently seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families they serve. The 2025 Service Year begins August 13th. The position with Bright Futures involves serving in an Early Childhood Education center in Montrose, Delta or Gunnison. AmeriCorps members will work closely with lead teachers, supporting them in various aspects of classroom management and educational activities. Throughout the year long term they will take two Intro to Early Childhood classes and receive additional professional development and training. They will have the opportunity to develop their communication and interpersonal skills while engaging with young children in a nurturing and educational environment. This position offers a unique opportunity for graduating students to gain valuable hands-on experience in early childhood education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in our community. It will provide them with the unique chance to enter a new job with much more support and guidance then the standard job entry route. Any graduating students who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Gwyn Grier Email: americorps@brightfuturesforchildren.org
Astro Ball, Data/Grant Specialist at the recreation district is looking for teens and their parents to help participate in GenWild program development.
They have stipends to pay for your time. Activities will likely include:
Participation in at least monthly meetings
Help engaging other youth to get their input and tracking those results.
Help deciding on what programs to include in our 5 year plan.
If youa re interested, contact Astro Ball <astro@montroserec.com>
Due to more demand, another basic wildfire course will be available to students.
Classes run May 22-25 , 2025, starting at 5 pm on the 12 with a field day on the 16th.
Students need to be 17 years old turning 18 in ordered to participate in the field day for liability reasons. However they will except students as young as 16 for the class portion of the training.
Interested students call Mike Willardson from the Hotchkiss fire dept. at 970-210-2813 to register. Class will cost $225 per student. due at the start of class; however, there may be some funds available to help with registration. Please have interested students visit with Kathy Gaber in the power center.
Colorado high school youth are invited to participate in the full 2 day Youth Climate Summit. Youth can attend on their own, in groups of friends, small clubs, school classes, or other groups. However, An adult chaperone is required to accompany all high school youth; 1 chaperone: 6 youth. Apply to participate in the 1st annual rural Colorado at https://coyouthclimatesummit.org/application-registration#high-school-youth
Space is limited! Apply soon (Preferred deadline March 1st)
Girls and Boys State is a week long leadership camp completely paid for by the American Legion. Applications Due May 1st.
EF Foreign Exchange:970-384-6070 https://www.ef.edu/pg/student-exchange/
Aspect Foundation: 1-8---US YOUTH
CETUSA: https://cetusa.org/
CIEE: https://www.ciee.org/
PEER Kindness is launching a new initiative for high school students to create and lead outdoor workshops for elementary and middle school students. If you can imagine being a leader who helps younger students develop healthy technology habits and build strong, nurturing relationships, then this training is for you. If you are interested in joining, scan the QR code on the attached flyer to apply or contact Beth Meek at or 970-901-77 44 beth@peerkindness.net
The GripTape Learning Challenge empowers 14-19 year olds like you to drive their learning and explore their passions. This 10-week Learning Challenge, designed and led by YOU, provides the following:
$250 to use towards your Challenge
A supportive mentor
Total decision-making authority
Check out some Learning Challenge examples HERE.
The application has four simple questions (No essay required!) They open May 1st through May 31st. Check out their website griptape.org for more information. You can also sign up on their interest form HERE to enter a raffle for a guaranteed Learning Challenge acceptance!
See the power center for more details and to sign up.
Spend your summer backpacking the Colorado mountains, rafting the wild rivers of Utah, and participating in cultural exchange and service with Native American communities.
Deer Hill Expeditions is a local Colorado outfitter that has been running wilderness and service expeditions in the American Southwest since 1984. Our programming focuses on themes of group and community development, self-realization, sense of place, and individual empowerment.
See the PoWeR Center for details.
Experience the thrill of unearthing dinosaurs in the remote spaces of northwest Colorado. Learn the behind-the-scenes work that takes fossils from the field and turns them into the specimens we see in museums. Students have the option of getting up to 8 college credits working with professional paleontologists in the month of July. Students can also sign up and be part of the experience without getting college credit. Students 16 and up who are interested should visit with Mr Cqrbutt for more details.