Colorado Youth Outdoors in Colorado Springs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program operating as a regional extension of the Colorado Youth Outdoors organization. We focus on strengthening relationships between adults and teens through structured outdoor recreation.
Rather than one-time activities, each session builds on the last. As a result, participants develop confidence while strengthening communication and trust. In addition, our programs are intentionally designed to go beyond recreation by emphasizing long-term relationship development through shared challenge and guided instruction.
Our CORE program pairs a parent or mentor with a teen ages 10–18 in a consistent, skill-based experience that includes fishing, shooting sports, archery, and outdoor survival.
Because of this approach, Colorado Youth Outdoors serves as a trusted provider of outdoor programs in Colorado Springs. Enroll in a CORE program and invest in a stronger relationship.
Select a summer session:
The three-day CORE summer session is offered at $150 per adult–teen pair. Colorado Youth Outdoors is committed to accessibility; scholarship support is available for families who need it.
More about CORE
Spring CORE
Spring CORE in Colorado Springs is a 12-week program running from February through May. Sessions are held once per week from 5:30–7:30 PM on either Wednesday or Thursday.
Adult–teen pairs participate in structured instruction in fly tying, fly fishing, and trap shooting while building stronger relationships through shared experience.
Registration opens November 1.
Summer CORE
Summer CORE in Colorado Springs is offered through four condensed three-day sessions from May through August, with each session running from 5:00–8:00 PM.
Adult–teen pairs participate in structured instruction while building stronger relationships through shared experience. Sessions include June 9–11 (Survival Skills), June 23–25 (Shooting Sports), July 14–16 (Fishing Experience), and July 28–30 (Shooting Sports).
Registration opens May 15.
Fall CORE
Fall CORE in Colorado Springs runs from mid-August through mid-November. Sessions are held once per week from 5:30–7:30 PM on either Wednesday or Thursday.
Participants engage in structured instruction in spin fishing, archery, and small bore shooting while continuing to build communication and trust.
Registration opens June 15.
PACD Framework
CORE is built on the principles of Participate, Appreciate, Communicate, and Dedicate. These elements are intentionally integrated into each session to strengthen relationships and create meaningful, lasting impact.
Scholarships
Program participation for the 12-week CORE sessions is $300 per adult–teen pair. Colorado Youth Outdoors is committed to accessibility, and scholarship support is available for families as needed.
CYO in Colorado Springs
Colorado Youth Outdoors has been serving families in Colorado Springs since 2006 through structured parent–teen programming. Over time, the organization has established a proven model for strengthening relationships through outdoor recreation. Looking ahead, CYO is focused on expanding access, deepening program impact, and serving more families across the region.
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