Colorado Youth Outdoors programs create intentional opportunities for parents and youth to strengthen their relationships through shared outdoor experiences.
Colorado Youth Outdoors Programs: CORE
CORE brings parents and youth together in a structured 12 – week experience focused on strengthening their relationship.
At the heart of CORE is PACD—Participate, Appreciate, Communicate, and Dedicate—a model that gives families a practical framework for building trust, improving communication, and creating stronger connections.
Families practice these principles together through shared outdoor experiences, then carry them into everyday life.
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Spring 2026 CORE Impact
Matched pre- and post-program surveys showed measurable growth in appreciation, communication, dedication, and overall relationship strength.
Based on matched Spring 2026 pre- and post-program PACD surveys.
The Spring 2026 results demonstrate how Colorado Youth Outdoors programs translate the PACD model into measurable relationship growth. Families reported stronger appreciation, communication, dedication, and overall relationship strength after completing CORE. These outcomes reinforce the purpose of the program: creating intentional opportunities for parents and youth to spend meaningful time together, practice relationship skills, and carry those skills into everyday life.
Colorado Youth Outdoors Programs for Schools & Groups
Colorado Youth Outdoors creates structured outdoor experiences for schools, community organizations, and teams throughout Colorado Springs.
We provide the instructors, equipment, and program coordination, allowing groups to focus on meaningful engagement, stronger connections, and shared experiences.
Each experience is designed around the needs of the participating school, organization, or team. Our programs provide a structured environment where participants can engage with one another, practice communication, and build stronger connections through shared experiences. Programs can be coordinated for school groups, community partners, and organizations looking for meaningful opportunities to bring people together in Colorado Springs.
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