Resources for Youth from Our Local Partners
Online Craft Workshops (The Craftsman & Apprentice)
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20-30 minute long craft workshops. Click here
NASA STEAM and Maker Programs (Eurekus)
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Explore space science and mission design through art and at-home making with this robust collection of activities. - Click here
KIDS Online Academy (bhavanaKIDS)
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Yoga & mindfulness activities for elementary-high school youth, families, and adults. Click here
Code At Home Activities (Girls Who Code)
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Weekly online and offline activities featuring a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology. Click here
Distance Learning Resources (Pop Culture Classroom)
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Comics, graphic novel recommendations & reading guides, and Pop Culture-based curricula. Click here
Virtual Book Clubs (Denver Public Library)
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A variety of virtual book clubs, presenters, and storytimes! Click here
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Resources for playing, reading, and learning for youth. Click here
Virtual Academy (Talk To the Camera)
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Interactive Online Learning Options (live classes + free workshops and activities). Click here
Learning at Home Resources (Colorado Department of Education)
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Best practices, resources, virtual platforms and more. Click here
At-Home Activities (Denver Public Schools)
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Resources & activities to do at home. Click here
STEM Activities for Youth & Families (Science Matters)
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Youth and Family STEM activity ideas: includes video clips. Click here
Physical Activities for Youth & Families (Girls on the Run)
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Physical activities for youth and families in English and Spanish. Click here
Music Videos & Performances (Black Actors Guild)
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A 24/7 live stream of local artists and performers. A library of more than 300 videos. Viewers will be able to donate directly to artists or to a general fund of which 100% will be split between the artists that we air. Click here
Zoo to You: Virtual Safari (Denver Zoo)
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Virtual Zoo experiences - videos, animal cams and family activities. Click here
Museum Fun 101 (Denver Children's Museum)
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Activity ideas for youth and families. Click here
Activities for Youth & Families (Arts & Minds)
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Fitness classes for adults, family friendly tips, and virtual classes for students for yoga. Click here
Hands-On History @ Home (History Colorado)
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Engaging crafts, tutorials, and storytelling. History Colorado’s museum professionals will bring live daily activities at 10:00 am MST, Mondays through Fridays, rooted in history to enrich your home learning experiences. Click here
STEAM Classes & Playdates/Meetups (Snapology)
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Provides public & private classes for your students or group. Variety of activities for children ages 4-14 multiples times a day. Click here
Drawing Classes (Young Rembrandts)
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40-45 minute online drawing classes. When you register, 11 lessons will be sent to your inbox. Click here
Art Classes (Art Garage)
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The Art Garage provides inspiring online art classes that are designed to be step-by-step so you can create at home using materials you may already have on hand. Material kits are available for pick-up with certain classes. Click here
Live Yoga and Mindfulness Classes (Radiant Beginnings)
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Live-streamed weekly yoga and mindfulness classes. Click here
At-Home Tips for Supporting Youth (DPS Extended Learning and Community Schools)
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Short videos for parents/guardians/etc. centered around best practices in youth development that are adapted for the home environment. Click here
At-Home Virtual Programming (Girl Scouts of Colorado)
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Crafts, nature activities, webinars, and more! Click here
Phone-a-Story Program (Denver Public Library & DCPA Education)
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A variety of stories in multiple languages and for varying age groups are available through this fun, free service. Families can enjoy professionally read stories anytime of the day by calling 720.865.8500. Click here for more information
Comic Book Creation and Tai Chi Online Class (Apprentice of Peace)
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An interactive combination of live and self paced classes. Participants will learn about the steps to creating a comic book and telling their own story. They will also get to practice and learn Tai Chi for peace and wellness. To register, please email Angela at communityengagement@aopyo.org. Click here for more information
Teaching Artist TV (Think360 Arts)
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Check out the 26 free art videos with accompanying Study Guides. They're available in multiple art forms, for varying grade bands. Teachers can assign lessons to students to complete independently. Click here for more information
Resources for Youth, Staff, & Orgs. from Our National Partners
SEL Resources (CASEL CARES Initiative)
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SEL resources designed to support educators, parents, and anyone who works with children. Click here
Building Developmental Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis (Search Institute)
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Staff in schools and youth programs do not need to and should not stop seeking to build developmental relationships with young people while they are at home during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. This is a check-list with ideas of how to do that. - Click here
SEL-Related Activities (Committee for Children)
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Classroom activities for ECE through middle school. Click here
SEL-Related Activities (ApertureED)
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SEL resources to support adult learning, self care and to support families and youth. Click here
Bringing STEM Home (National Afterschool Alliance)
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STEM resources for home learning/exploration. Click here
Nonprofit Financial Management during COVID (Wallace Foundation)
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Financial considerations for nonprofits. Click here
NSLA's response to COVID-19 (National Summer Learning Association)
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Resources for families, programs and communities from a summer vantage point. Click here
Afterschool Tech Toolkit (National Afterschool Association)
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Training, vision-setting, & addressing equity. Click here
Educational Podcasts (The Walking Classroom)
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26 fun, educational podcasts and lesson plans. Click here
Online Youth Work Methods Workshops (The Weikart Center)
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Free professional development connected to the Program Quality Assessment tool. More courses will be made available in the coming weeks. Click here
Virtual Learning Supports (The Weikart Center)
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Series of webinars and workshops connected to driving virtual learning in afterschool. Created for various levels - network leaders, managers, site leaders, etc.). More offerings will be added. Click here
Home & Distance Learning Activities (U.S. Census Bureau)
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Over 200 free learning activities and resources that you can choose from for children in pre-K through 12th grade that you can easily use at home. Click here
Free SEL Curriculum for Youth (SuperD!vlle)
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FREE curriculum (a $2,500 value) until August 30, 2020 to support dyslexic and ADHD children (ages 7-12) and the adults who work with them. SuperD!ville is the first and only video based social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for kids who learn differently. The program empowers LD kids by giving them strategies to cope with SEL themes such as self-esteem, resilience, self-advocacy, empathy and belonging. Email questions@superdville.com to get access to the curriculum.
Self Care & Working From Home Resources
7 Videos to Help Educators Practice Mindfulness and De-Stress (Aperture Education)
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Seven short videos to learn about the many benefits of mindfulness and techniques to practice it throughout the day. Click here
The Best Virtual Team Building Activities (Career Contessa)
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12 favorite virtual team building activities. - Click here
Zoom Meeting Tutorial (Community Resource Center)
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Learn all the tips & tricks about Zoom. - Click here
31 Working from Home Tips (Nextiva Blog)
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Tips for working from home. - Click here
Remote Working Courses (LinkedIn)
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Free courses centered around working from home. - Click here
Healthy Emotional Regulation During Uncertain Times (CASEL/Yale University)
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SEL-based Self-care article. - Click here
Advocacy
Reach out to Congress in support of afterschool! (Afterschool Alliance)
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The rapid changes occurring as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting afterschool program providers and the families and students they serve. Reach out to Congress today to share the impact of COVID-19 on the afterschool and summer programs in your community.
Take action by clicking here.
Colorado COVID Relief Fund Application
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The Colorado COVID Relief Fund’s purpose is to raise and coordinate allocation of funds based on prevention, impact and recovery needs of community-based organizations in Colorado. This Fund is organized to ensure that the most acute community needs across the state are being addressed and that community voice is reflected in all funding decisions made over time. Through this Fund, eligible community-based organizations across Colorado may receive a general operating grant of up to $25,000.
Colorado COVID Relief Fund Application
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The Colorado COVID Relief Fund’s purpose is to raise and coordinate allocation of funds based on prevention, impact and recovery needs of community-based organizations in Colorado. This Fund is organized to ensure that the most acute community needs across the state are being addressed and that community voice is reflected in all funding decisions made over time. Through this Fund, eligible community-based organizations across Colorado may receive a general operating grant of up to $25,000.
Disaster Assistance Loan
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Filing for Unemployment (as of 4/20)
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Update as of April 17, 2020: On April 20, 2020, we will begin taking unemployment benefit applications under the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), paying the additional $600 per week in unemployment benefits and launch other new points of access for unemployed workers to obtain information. Self-employed and gig workers: you will need to provide either a 2018 or 2019 tax return as part of your application. Claimants do not need to take action to receive the additional $600 weekly benefit amount. More information will be posted on this page as it becomes available.