Family Resources
Our Family Resources
Please click through the buttons to find information on community resources.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Megan Marulli, School Social Worker.
Support with payment for summer camps and child care: Apply online for Child Care Subsidy! https://cdec.colorado.gov/colorado-child-care-assistance-program-for-families
Free Summer Camp:
Boys and Girls Club: KIPP in Green Valley Ranch
Summer Camp: Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver runs a summer program each year at KIPP in Green Valley Ranch. We would like to extend this opportunity for a FREE summer camp with all of your families.
Who: We serve Kindergarten-12th grade students.
Spots fill up fast, so please share this flyer along with the link to our parent portal:
Enroll Here: https://bgcdenvermch.my.site.com/portal/s/login-home
Parents will need to…
- Create a parent account
- setup a profile for guardians & all children
- click “apply for membership”
- select “KIPP Green Valley Ranch Membership”
- select “Apply for Summer 2024 Approval Queue”
- once all waivers and forms are filled, they will be directed to a payment screen
- payment will be $0
- They will not be good to start until they receive communications from me (Club Director)
Please feel free to direct any questions to me or my Program Manager @Joseph Arguello. We are happy to assist families with the application process.
Thank you!
Janis Whalen (she, her, hers)
Club Director – KIPP NE / Green Valley Ranch
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Club Mobile: 720-415-0797
Club Landline: 303-307-1966
4635 N Walden St, Denver, CO 80249
janisw@bgcmd.org | www.bgcmd.org
Free Summer Camp:
Colorado Dream Foundation: Z-Place (Green Valley Ranch)
Enroll Here: https://www.coloradodream.org/summer
Who: Rising 3rd-8th graders
When: June 17th-July 26, 2024
Time: 8:30-2:30pm
Days: Monday-Thursday
High School Summer Academy
Enroll Here: https://www.coloradodream.org/summer
Who: Rising 9th graders-11th graders
When: June 17th-July 24th
Time: 9:00-3:00
Days: Monday-Wednesday
Rocky Mountain Kids:
https://www.rockymtnkids.com/
Denver Public Schools Summer programs:
https://www.dpsk12.org/page/summer-programs
Denver YMCA:
Connect with your local YMCA to learn about Summer camp options
https://denverymca.org/locations?type&amenities
https://denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/summer-day-camp
Denver Recreation Centers:
Apply for a youth free access MYDenver Card
https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Office-of-Childrens-Affairs/ProgramsInitiatives/MYDenverCard
Denver Recreation Center Locations:
https://denverymca.org/locations?type&amenities
Environmental Learning for Kids
What: Free programing, field trips, events, tutoring and mentorship
Who: Ages 7-11,12-16, 17-22
Where: ELK Building- 12680 E Albrook Ave, Denver, CO 80239
Email: aspendavis@thelounge2022.org
Phone: 720-767-0210
Athletics and Beyond
What: Athletics, tutoring, mentorship, and engaging programs for children and adults
Where: 4990 Nome Street, Unit C, Denver, CO 80239
Phone: 720-845-1712
Email: aabwellness4990@gmail.com
Website: http://www.athleticsandbeyond.com/
Summer Camps week by week options:
https://denver.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-denver-co-area (Variety of options)
https://denver.momcollective.com/summer-camps-in-the-denver-area/ (Variety of options)
https://asld.org/youth-programs/ (Art Camps)
Contact the organization directly for more information
Free Museum Days:
https://do303.com/p/denver-free-museums-days
https://www.milehighonthecheap.com/free-museum-days-denver/
Free Denver Recreation Center Pass
What: MY DENVER PASS
Who: Youth 5-18
Where: Any Denver Recreation Center
Additional perks: Free admission to Museums/Cultural Centers and Denver library events
MY DENVER CARD Registration
Denver Public Libraries
What: Free book rentals, IDEALAB (creative space for adults and kids), free family events
Get your own library card here: https://www.denverlibrary.org/library-card
When: Times and locations vary
Library Locations: https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/montbello-branch-library
https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab-montbello
https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/green-valley-ranch-branch-library
Environmental learning for Kids
What: Free outdoor education and events for ages 5-25
Free Tutoring/mentorship available
Where: 12680 Albrook Dr. Denver, Co 80239
Phone: 720-865-4390
Website: https://elkkids.org/
Athletics and Beyond
What: Athletics, tutoring, mentorship, and engaging programs for children and adults
Where: 4990 Nome Street, Unit C, Denver, CO 80239
Phone: 720-845-1712
Email: aabwellness4990@gmail.com
Website: http://www.athleticsandbeyond.com/
Montbello Alive!
What: Free food, music, movie in the park, night bike ride for kids/adults, and resources
When: September 16th, 2023
Time: 4:00-10:00pm
Where: East Field of Parkfield Park (Montbello Recreation Center) 15555 E. 53rd Ave. Denver, Co 80239
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:15e54141-5cc8-3bf6-95cf-b5915b98c544
Environmental Learning for Kids
What: Mentorship Program -Academic and Life Excellence
*Individual tutoring, educational group trips, mentorship, GED prep, Milestone planning/Life after school, etc
Who: Ages 7-11,12-16, 17-22
Sign up Required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL15YwZbDkf4UrlNisgA1g6dst9mSS-4Oqk5IjuSgqQU7VFA/viewform
Where: ELK Building- 12680 E Albrook Ave, Denver, CO 80239
When: 4:00-6:00pm
Email: aspendavis@thelounge2022.org
Phone: 720-767-0210
Athletics and Beyond Family Wellness Center
What: Club-Z academic tutoring
Sign up Required
Email: aabwellness4990@gmai.com
Phone: 720-845-1712
Website: www.clubZtutoring.com/Aurora/
I Have a Dream After School Program
What: Engaging and fun academic, emotional wellness, and college and career development sessions for youth along with holistic family supports
When: 3:30-6:00pm
Sign Up required
Where: Z-Place Opportunity Center, 4800 Telluride St, Building 5, Denver, Colorado 80249
Phone: 303-861-5005 x 129
Website: www.coloradodream.org
Free Mobile Market in Denver
- 2nd Tuesday of every month (el Segundo Martes De mes) 10am-12pm
- Focus Points Family Resource Center: 2501 East 48th., Denver, Colorado
- 4th Tuesday of Every Month (el Cuatro Martes Del Mes) 3pm-5pm
- Garden Place Academy: 4425 Lincoln St., Denver, Colorado
Struggle of Love Foundation Food Pantry
When: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm
Where: 12000 E 47th Ave
Denver, Co 80239
Phone: 720-923-6122
*Please complete google form on website to help their organization fill the need*
The Give Center
Richard T. Castro Human Services Center
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO
Walk-in services- Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m
Call before you go to discuss restrictions/times due to COVID-19. The number is 720-944-4347.
Provides: Diapers, formula, wipes, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other hygiene products
Food and Clothing Banks
Montbello Walks Food pantry
Refer to Facebook page or phone for updated Pantry location!
When: Food Pantry held on Mondays
Email: Pamjiner@yahoo.com
phone: (720) 620-5735
Montbello Organizing Committee
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Where: Montbello Recreation Center
15555 E. 53rd Denver, CO 80239
Online Apps to Support Mindfulness
Online Meditation
Free Exercise Classes Online
Apps For All Ages
Other
If it is a life threatening emergency please call 911.
Suicide and Depression Hotlines and Websites
CrisisText Line › Text “HOME” to 74174
Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth that are suicidal
1-866-488-7386 Text “START” to 678678
Emergency Shelter Information
- Shelters for families
- Shelters for individuals
- Day/overnight supports
- Motels
- Affordable rental units