Roots to Peaks Youth Outdoor Nonprofit

08/23/2026

🌊☀️ What a fun day on the water!

We had SO much fun getting out on the water today with some amazing families for our Roots to Peaks adventure! Watching families laugh, explore, work together, and make memories was exactly what we hoped for. 💙

A huge THANK YOU to UpaDowna for being such an incredible partner and organizer! Your team made today possible, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to partner with an organization that shares our passion for getting people outside and creating meaningful experiences in nature. 🙌

Thank you for welcoming Roots to Peaks and helping make today such a special adventure. We can’t wait for the next one!

🌲⛰️ Hope. Family. Adventure. The Power of the Outdoors.

08/17/2026

We need **TWO** more families who want to register and sign up for our FREE event this Saturday! Register here!
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06/28/2026

Our first Roots to Peaks Adventure Day was a great success! 🌿

Seeing so many happy kids and smiling parents enjoying the day together made all the hard work worth it. Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the families who joined us and the amazing Hillside staff, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo zoo mobile team and Costco for partnering with us for the event. We can’t wait for the next adventure this fall!

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06/20/2026

🌲 We're Looking for More Volunteers! 🌲

Want to make a difference in a child's life while spending time with some fun outdoor activities and animals? Join us for our Roots to Peaks event on Saturday, June 27th at Hillside Community Center in COS.

We'll be helping kids ages 6–12 build confidence, make new friends, and experience the outdoors through fun activities and adventure. Cheyenne Mountain's ZOOMobile Group will have some fun animals to meet. Whether you're an experienced outdoor enthusiast or simply have a heart for serving youth, we'd love to have you on our team.

Volunteer Requirements:
✅ Complete a background check through Checkr before being approved to volunteer.
✅ Have a positive attitude and a desire to encourage and support our participants.

If you're interested in volunteering, send us a message or sign up today!

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Thank you for your interest in Roots to Peaks! We’re building a team of passionate leaders and volunteers committed to helping youth grow in confidence, resilience, and connection through outdoor experiences. Whether you're interested in serving on our board or volunteering in programs, we’d lov...

03/19/2026

We were excited to sit down with LaDonna Reed to hear about Spruce Community School and learn ways we can partner with their students. Thank you for letting us hear your story and passion!

02/22/2026

Our latest promo just dropped and we can't wait to reveal our exciting nature-themed partnerships coming this summer. Stay tuned!

02/12/2026

We are deeply thankful for the $500 grant awarded by our banking partners, Ent Credit Union, a gesture that amplifies our commitment to nurturing the potential of Colorado Springs' youth through dynamic programming. Ent Credit Union