Kid Stories

Club kids are doing amazing and inspiring things across Metro Denver. Read their stories here and visit our News page for all news and updates from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver!

A smiling group of March for Peace participants

Club Members and the Denver Broncos Come Together for the March for Peace in Montbello

On a bright, sunny, and windy April Saturday, months of hard work by Club members culminated in the second annual March for Peace at Broncos Boys & Girls Club.  Nashara (15) and Ray Ray (15), both leaders at their Club, worked with Broncos safety Justin Simmons to plan and pull off the big event, designing …

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Girls Climbing to New Heights: International Women’s Day at Cope Boys & Girls Club

Last month, we celebrated International Women’s Day across Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver as a time to recognize the accomplishments of women and girls and provide opportunities for Club members to expand their understanding of what’s possible for them as young women.   Those opportunities are all around us, every single day at the …

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Sammy, Ethan, & the Sustainable Cycle of Mentorship 

For 15-year-old Ethan, Sammy Escamilla is much more than the Teen Director at the Shopneck Boys & Girls Club in Brighton, Colorado. Today, Ethan describes Sammy as an older brother, a leader, a mentor, and someone who has taught him the power of being a role model for others.

Sabrina’s Story

Sabrina’s Story Sabrina vividly remembers being a tiny nine-year-old walking through the big grey doors at her Club and being overwhelmed by all the rooms and people bustling around. But what began as overwhelming soon became a place of safety and connection. Club staff played a pivotal role in ensuring Sabrina had a safe home …

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