Setting the stage
for tomorrow

Magic Bus gets more recognition

Following its Level 4 Colorado Shines rating achievement in 2024, the Magic Bus mobile preschool has drawn significant attention for its innovative approach to early childhood education. The program’s unique model of bringing free, bilingual preschool directly to neighborhoods throughout the Eagle River Valley has captured the media spotlight, showcasing how creative solutions can break down barriers to quality early education.

Rebrand incoming

YouthPower365 has been undergoing an exciting transformation in 2025, with a new brand identity set to be unveiled in early 2026. This evolution represents the organization’s commitment to creating a cleaner, more accessible identity while maintaining the same impactful programs that have served our community for years. The upcoming changes capture the energy and potential of the incredible youth who participate in our programs, reflecting our unwavering commitment to empowering Eagle County youth and families.

Scholarship successes

In 2025, we awarded $850,500 to 58 high school seniors through the Valley Scholars program — the highest total in the organization’s history. The program now has 148 active scholars across academic and trade pathways. Scholarship recipients are building successful careers and achieving major life goals after completing their education. One recent graduate has launched a thriving welding career and just purchased his first home here in the valley: a testament to how these scholarships can open doors to financial stability and personal achievement.

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Every step of the way

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive YouthPower365 programming creates a seamless pathway of support, meeting Eagle County youth wherever they are in their journey, every step of the way. Whether a child is taking their first steps into learning or preparing for their next chapter after high school, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to reach their full potential.

Our programs include:

College and Career
COPA Soccer
Culinary Club
Family Engagement Programs
Girl PowHER
Magic Bus Mobile Preschool
Middle School Interest Clubs
Middle School Soccer
Parent Mentors
PwrHrs Afterschool
Summer Camps
The C.L.U.B.
Valley Scholars
…and more!

BY THE NUMBERS (2024-25 School Year)

BY THE NUMBERS (Summer 2025)

BY THE NUMBERS (2024-25 School Year)

Elementary school aged kids gather on the floor for story time while an adult sits on a stool and reads to them

61%

Returning participants from previous years
4,000+

Youth & family members served
60%+

Receive scholarships or fee waivers for YouthPower365 programs

Pre-schoolers sit at desks and look at a teacher standing in the middle of the room

47

Magic Bus enrollments
98

Home visits for Magic Bus families
1,785

Hours of quality instruction, family learning, and wrap around supports.
373

Students served by Parent Mentors

Little boy stands on soccer field wearing a purple soccer uniform

833

Participants in COPA soccer programs
764

Students enrolled in Summer Camp
9,000+

Meals cooked, delivered, and served to children
110,000

Estimated contact hours with youth over the summer

Little girl smiles while looking at a piece of art she is creating as a fellow student and an after-school instructor look on

1,000+

K-8 school year program participants
11

Schools with YouthPower365 K-8 programming
95%

Enjoy attending programs
98%

Have an adult they can trust through YouthPower365

YouthPower365 scholarship recipients pose with staff while wearing business casual clothing

1,400+

Students engaged with YouthPower365 college and career readiness programing
$850,500

Scholarship dollars awarded
58

Scholarship recipients
29%

Increase in total scholarships awarded since 2023
85

Students benefited from one-on-one advising programs
70

Students took part in mock interview and resume workshops

140+

Distinct activities and interactions conducted
85%

Caregivers felt increased confidence in supporting their child's learning
1,500+

One-on-one touchpoints
59

Caregivers received individualized support
11

Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee meetings held

Program Highlights

Magic Bus

The mobile preschool ventured into new territory in 2025, traveling 100+ miles outside of regular routes during the summer to bring bilingual learning opportunities to children and resource connections to families in remote and underserved areas including McCoy and Red Cliff. By seeking out pockets of need throughout Eagle County, the Magic Bus is evolving to meet families where they are and prepare young learners for academic success.

Little boy throws up his hands in cheer and smiles with his mouth wide open while sitting at a desk

Culinary Expansion

The success of the Culinary Club in middle school led to high demand in other afterschool opportunities. In 2025, culinary activations expanded to PwrHrs, and in the 2025-26 school year, PwrHrs aims to add cooking activities at every school. This includes increasing the number of family culinary experiences that bring generations together in the kitchen.

Middle school-aged girl stirs ingredients into a pot while a smiling adult looks on

PwrHrs

PwrHrs Afterschool added extra program days and extended hours in fall 2025 at Avon Elementary and Gypsum Elementary, allowing us to provide more supports for youth and their families. The expansion includes individual academic intervention and weekly family engagement nights, with the hope of increasing overall student growth.

Two little boys look at an iPad while an adult looks with them, smiling

Summer Camp

Our summer programming continues to help students thrive when school is out. K-5 Participants in our summer camps have shown reduced summer learning loss and sustained academic achievement over the past three years. To support summer student engagement, we unveiled three new week-long middle school summer camps in 2025, leading to one of the highest summer participation levels for middle school since the pandemic.

Middle school students stand outside in a group with backpacks on and wearing matching t shirts

Career Pathways

YouthPower365, in collaboration with My Future Pathways, Colorado Mesa University Tech, Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley, and the Eagle County School District, launched the Career Pathways Scholarship in 2025 to support local high school seniors pursuing career and technical degrees. Eight deserving young people were granted scholarships for one- and two-year programs.

Family Engagement

The Family Engagement team grew substantially in 2025, adding four Family Specialists who work directly with Eagle County families. They help families overcome barriers to becoming active participants in their children's education, connect them with schools and educators, and amplify family and youth voices to shape policies and programs.

College & Career

In 2025, we launched a family learning series to help students and families navigate the higher education process. Interactive sessions taught parents how to talk about postsecondary options with their students, complete financial aid applications, and support the transition to life after high school. Meanwhile, career exploration clubs gave students hands-on opportunities to discover career pathways and envision their futures.