Service Opportunities From: Colorado Young Leaders

Join Colorado Young Leaders at HopeCycle as we help transform donated bicycles into vehicles of hope for children and families across Colorado.

You'll work alongside HopeCycle's team cleaning, repairing, organizing, and preparing bikes that will provide transportation, freedom, and new opportunities for people in need.

No experience is necessary—just a willingness to serve, learn, and get your hands a little dirty. Every bike prepared is another opportunity for someone to get to school, ride to work, or experience the joy of owning a bike.

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CYL Service Adventure

Serve & Fish at Staunton State Park

Join Colorado Young Leaders for a day of service, adventure, and fishing fun at Staunton State Park!

Volunteers will spend the morning helping care for Colorado’s beautiful trails through hands-on maintenance and outdoor stewardship projects while enjoying time outside with other Young Leaders and families. After the project we will head to the Davis Ponds for some fishing.  All fishing supplies provided.  This is a great opportunity to serve alongside friends, family, and community members while experiencing one of Colorado’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.

When: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Service Project: 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Location: Staunton State Park, meet at Visitor Center

What We’ll Do: Volunteers will work together on outdoor stewardship and trail improvement projects throughout the park.

Projects may include:

What to Bring:

**Fishing gear will be provided by Staunton State Park rangers.**

Optional Adventure Activity: After the service project, participants are invited to stay and enjoy fishing at the park ponds together. Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate.

Come enjoy a day filled with service, laughter, fresh mountain air, and community connection in the outdoors.

Colorado Young Leaders invites students and families to join us on September 13, 2026, for one of CYL’s most meaningful and memorable traditions—the annual Decalibron 14er Adventure near Alma, Colorado.

Participants will meet at the trailhead at 7:00 a.m. for a full day of challenge, encouragement, mountain views, and community as we take on Colorado’s famous Decalibron Loop together.

The Decalibron is more than just a hike for CYL—it’s a symbol of the leadership journey. Just like life, the trail includes steep climbs, moments of doubt, breakthrough victories, and the support of people around you helping every step of the way. Over the years, this experience has become a powerful tradition within Colorado Young Leaders, encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones, discover resilience, and realize they are capable of more than they imagined.

Whether students choose to summit one peak or challenge themselves to complete the full Decalibron route, this adventure is about personal growth, teamwork, and celebrating the journey together. Along the trail, participants will experience breathtaking alpine scenery, meaningful conversations, shared encouragement, and unforgettable memories with fellow young leaders and families.

No prior 14er experience is required—just a willingness to try something hard, support others, and embrace the adventure. Colorado Young Leaders staff and volunteers will help create a supportive environment where everyone can challenge themselves at their own pace and define what success looks like for them. Because sometimes the biggest growth happens one step at a time.  Let's climb together.