SUMMIT COUNTY, CO
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO
Since 1993, SOS Outreach has cultivated a deep sense of belonging in kids and teenagers, helping them discover their future potential and impact on our world.
SOS engages over 200 local Summit County youth while operating programs at Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Breckenridge.
OUR IMPACT IN 2023
200
local kids and teenagers
+94%
felt like they were an important part of a team
276
hours of community service
Participant Spotlight
THOMAS CLAWSON
4-YEAR SUMMIT COUNTY PARTICIPANT
Thomas began his SOS journey as a first-year Jr Mentor in the 2020/21 winter season. Although he was much newer to the program than many other SOS participants, Thomas dove in head first and took on his responsibilities as a Jr Mentor with enthusiasm and confidence. Thomas takes a great deal of pride in serving as a role model for younger participants. He goes above and beyond to engage younger participants, share his positive attitude and takes on additional responsibilities to help others. Former Summit County Program Manager, Brooke Carlsen notes “Thomas is a fierce friend to those who he interacts with and we are lucky to have him as a compassionate, wise, and strong young role model for everyone in our program”. Thomas exemplifies so much of what SOS stands for and is looking forward to yet another incredible winter season with SOS.
INTRODUCTORY
Kids learn a new outdoor activity and the importance of our six core values: courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, humility, and compassion.
MENTOR PROGRAM
With the support of a dedicated mentor, participants continue outdoor activities, grow tangible life skills, perform community service, and put the core values to practice with peer groups.
high school & beyond
As youth graduate after five years in the Mentor Program, they have opportunities to apply the skills they’ve developed by engaging as Junior Mentors, with the Career Development Program and with the organization’s Alumni Network.
- Letter to the Editor: Increasing mountain access to youth is important
- SOS Outreach announces appointment of new members to board of directors
- Mentoring in the Mountains – An Impactful Approach to Positive Youth Development
- Final Summit County Ride Day
EVENTS
- April 11 – Summit County End of Season Celebration
- July 4 – Peak 10 Classic
- July 15 – Breckenridge Beer Fest
NATIONAL PARTNERS
Mountain & Community Partners
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YOUTH AGENCY PARTNERS
• Upper Blue Elementary
• Breckenridge Elementary
• Frisco Elementary
• Silverthorne Elementary
• Dillon Valley Elementary
• Summit Cove Elementary
Summit Middle School
• Snowy Peaks Middle School
• The Peak School
Summit High School
• Boys & Girls Club of the Rockies
For any questions related to Summit County programs, please reach out to Alison Canavan at acanavan@sosoutreach.org.