Our ELEVATE program at Estes Park Center will provide young people (ages 18-22) with a variety of experiences designed to build confidence and to provide life skills training.
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The next step to your future…
YMCA of the Rockies provides a variety of gap program options for individuals looking to take time after high school before college, or looking for a break from college to gain work and life experience before jumping into academics or a career. Depending on the program, we aim to develop the person to grow individually, explore their faith and establish their own values and beliefs. Check out each of our gap programs to learn which is right for you.
ELEVATE
TREK
TREK is a working Christian Formation gap year program designed for 18 to 24 year olds seeking personal and spiritual growth while working in a seasonal job at Snow Mountain Ranch.
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DISCOVER
Our DISCOVER program will provide a variety of experiences designed to build your personal and professional skills through training sessions and outdoor adventures, while working in a genuine Rocky Mountain location.
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EMPOWER
The EMPOWER program is a structured, three-month employment/work experience/educational opportunity designed for Out of School Youth (OSY) who are 18 to 24 years old and who have had little or no full-time work experience.
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THRIVE
The THRIVE program at Estes Park Center will provide young women (ages 18-22) with a variety of experiences designed to encourage self-discovery and to promote opportunities to be a positive impact on the world around them.
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