For Immediate Release
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Media Contact: Lauren Kamm, VP of Marketing & Communications, laurenk@bgcmd.org
KIPP Colorado Public Schools Media Contact: Taamiti Bankole, Chief External Affairs Officer, tbankole@kippcolorado.org
July 19, 2023
Serving More Kids: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and KIPP Colorado Public Schools Launch New Clubs in 2023
Providing Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Youth Engagement and Growth
Denver, CO - [July 19, 2023] - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and KIPP Colorado Public Schools (KIPP) are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will expand access to high-quality after-school programming for students in the Denver area. Starting this fall, a new Boys & Girls Club will open its doors at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy serving students in grades 5 through 8. This initiative builds upon the success of the existing Green Valley Ranch Boys & Girls Club at KIPP Northeast Elementary School and KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School.
The partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and KIPP reflects a shared commitment to supporting the holistic development and academic success of young people. By providing a safe and nurturing environment beyond the traditional school day, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver empowers students to reach their full potential, discover their passions, and develop the essential skills needed to pursue great futures.
"We are delighted to expand our partnership with KIPP and bring a new Boys & Girls Club to KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy," said Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. "Together, we are committed to providing a transformative experience for students, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially."
The new KIPP Sunshine Peak Boys & Girls Club will provide a safe, inclusive, and affordable space where young people can engage in a wide range of programs and activities. From academic support to sports, arts, and leadership development. Club members will have access to a diverse array of opportunities that promote their overall well-being and personal growth.
"We are excited to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to enhance our students' educational experience at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy," said Tomi Amos, CEO of KIPP Colorado Public Schools. "The new Boys & Girls Club will provide our students with a supportive community, fostering their personal growth, and helping them thrive in school, their communities, and in life."
KIPP Sunshine Peak Boys & Girls Club will officially open its doors this fall on August 14, welcoming students in grades 5-8. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and KIPP are dedicated to ensuring that the Clubs are affordable and accessible to all. New members can register online now.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At more than 20 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in Ward, CO, we provide our members with safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environments that inspire and empower them to achieve their greatest potential. Every day, we use our dedication, talent, and resources to open doors for kids and with kids. We help Club members not only envision their greatest potential but to turn those dreams into real possibilities.
About KIPP Public Schools
KIPP Colorado Public Schools educates more than 2,500 students from ECE-3 to 12th grade. We are a network of free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students, serving communities in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.