Everyone should have access to summer.
Team Up Summer Program Scholarships offer free and reduced cost access to high-quality summer programs for La Plata County students grades K-12.
Make a tax-deductible contribution to our Summer Program Scholarship fund.
What is it?
Team Up provides full and partial scholarships in partnership with multiple summer youth programs in La Plata County to families who experience cost as a barrier to program participation or children who are disproportionately at risk of summer learning loss.
We understand that many working families may not qualify for most financial assistance programs, yet they can still face significant financial challenges. Our goal is to create opportunities that address these challenges and provide meaningful support to families in our community, regardless of household income.
How does it work?
Fill out the application form linked below to be connected with our program partners. If the programs you select have scholarship availability and your child(ren) qualify, organizations will reach out to you directly for enrollment. Please contact programs directly if you have specific questions about their summer programming.
Before you apply, make sure to learn about our partner organizations below so you can choose the best program(s) for your child.
Partner Programs
Please note that each program has their own process for enrolling students and administering scholarships. Some organizations offer 100% free programming while others issue large discounts. After you apply through our form, you will be connected with our program partners based on scholarship availability. Please contact programs directly only if you have specific questions about their summer programming.
The Creative Music Conservatory is a unique music education experience for students 7-18. Students will develop their classical music fundamentals in large ensemble, small group sectionals and individual private lessons while also applying these techniques to a wide variety of musical styles.
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Scholarships are flexible based on need; 9 total scholarships are available.
Dates: August 4 - 9
1 - 5 pm (half day): Ages 7 - 11
8 am - 5 pm (full day): Ages 12 - 18
Contact: Lech Usinowicz, befrankfoundation@gmail.com, 970.799.4303
Website: https://www.befrankfoundation.org/
Our summer programs welcome all youth in grades 6 through 12 to explore the local region by offering a variety of activities and learning new skills through mostly outdoor recreation. Our guiding principles are: culture and tradition, engagement with nature, experiential education, strength-based approach, service ethic, and connection building.
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All of our programs are 100% free to youth in grades 6-12
June 9-14: 5-night, summer camp.
July: 12 days of day camps on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10AM-5PM.
Contact: Caitlyn: 970.759.2011 or cgrandon@sococaa.org
Social Emotional groups, mentorship, counseling, educational and fun programs, guardian support groups, and more for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 5-24. Queer Scouts summer program.
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All programs 100% free for youth, currently no limit on capacity.
Weekly programs starting at 4 on Mondays and Thursday , Time to A.C.T. Community project group 5:30-7 on Thursdays, Tea Time support group for gender expansive youth Wednesdays 4-6. Extra events are listed on Instagram from @rainbowyouthcenter.
Contact: Kat Pamplin, kat@rainbowyouthcenter.org, (970) 844-4337
Website: https://www.rainbowyouthcenter.org/
The below partner programs have reached capacity for Summer 2025:
Camp Peak Energy hosted by The Arc of Southwest Colorado
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County
Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Hive DGO
La Plata Youth Services / LifeWays Wilderness Mentorship
Sail Durango
Junior Naturalist Field Camps hosted by San Juans Mountains Association
Seed Studio
Camp Creative hosted by Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center
The Powerhouse
“I feel so fortunate that we were able to use this scholarship to ensure that the kids had a summer where they were safe, spent time with peers, and enjoyed some new experiences.”
— 2024 Scholarship Parent
Summer fun awaits!
“The funding allows us to bring in more teachers and provide higher quality materials. It especially helps get the word out about the different programs that are available in our area.”
“Team Up has allowed us to almost double the number of students we serve through our week long camps.”
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Thank you to our 2025 partners, sponsors, and funders for supporting this program - and our local youth - for another year.
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