The Grand Foundation is proud to support Grand County youth. Did you know… youth participation in extracurricular activities is linked to academic improvement, physical health, the development of teamwork & problem solving skills, and an increase in self-esteem? According to Athletic Business, kids and parents can agree on the benefit of involvement in sports, just one form of youth involvement the Grand Foundation supports: • 88% of kids reported experiencing an improvement in physical health • 73% of kids say it enhanced their mental health as well • 56% of parents say sports give their children skills to help in future schooling • 55% of parents believe sports give their children skills to help in their future career Sports aren’t the only form of extracurriculars proven to benefit our youth. Involvement in extracurricular activities like lessons and clubs are also linked to higher academic engagement. If you’re a parent in Grand County, take advantage of some of the amazing youth programs the Grand Foundation is proud to support and get your kids intertwined in their community from a young age. If you feel you cannot afford extracurricular activities for your child, the Grand Foundation has funds to help financially support you.
The Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Grand County youth for education, activities, opportunities, and more. These grant funds are available to full time residents of Grand County youth between the ages of birth and 18 years of age and was made possible by a generous donation from Blue Valley Ranch.
The G.A.P. Fund for Youth was established to provide financial assistance with participation fees for non-academic activities to full time resident Grand County youth up to 18 years of age. The G.A.P. Fund for Youth assists with all participation fees for sporting activities, ski school, soccer, hockey, leadership camps, Washington DC, France & Costa Rica trips offered by the schools, day camp and after school program costs, and much more. A third of the funds go to Grand Beginnings day care scholarships for Grand County Kids.
The Opportunity for Youth Fund helps provide financial assistance to young people whose families’ financial means do not allow them to pay for activities for which the young person has earned the right to participate. The fund supports all activities for kids including theatre, leadership camps, school years abroad, school field trips, training for dyslexia, and high school trips to DC, Costa Rica, France, and so much more.
Interested in supporting the bright future of our Grand County? You can give to one of these amazing funds.
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