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AYC is FREE; however, we kindly ask that you complete the online membership form for each new youth member. Alternatively, you can obtain a membership form at our facility located inside of the Aspen Recreation Center.

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Run Club

Run Club The AYC’s Run Club is the perfect way to combine fitness, fun, and community! We meet every Monday at 4:30 PM at the Aspen Youth Center, and our runs are led by experienced runner Sarah...

Mad Science

Students and program staff plan and participate in a wide variety of science experiments. Through this hands on learning experience, youth members forge their own discoveries using critical thinking skills...

Art Spot

Art Spot is a place where kids get in touch with their creative side. We have a variety of guided arts and crafts such as collaging, painting, working with clay, drawing, and using recycled materials to...

Facility

AYC is located on the second floor of the Aspen Recreation Center. When youth enter our facility they are immersed in a space that offers virtually unlimited options for fun. We have a computer lab for...

Special Programs, Partnerships and Field Trips

AYC is partnering with people and organizations all over the Roaring Fork Valley and is always looking for new ways to engage kids in fun and enriching activities. Please reach out if you would like to...

Outdoor Explore

Outdoor Explore is a summer program that gets kids outside to experience the joy and education that our great mountain outdoors has to offer. Expeditions include river rafting with Blazing Adventures,...

Top Chef

Top Chef is a crowd favorite here at Aspen Youth Center. Kids love experimenting in our fully-stocked kitchen and cooking delicious food with our AYC staff. We cook on Thursdays and Fridays during the...

Testimonials from some of our guests and visitors.

“I was bullied a lot as a kid. As I got older, I became angry, unhappy, and uncomfortable in my skin. I started to believe what kids said about me:…

Nick De La Torre

AYC Alum

“I have been involved with Aspen Youth Center as a board member since 2016. I was approached by a current board member who thought my combined love for this community…

Emery Holton

Board Member

“I love what AYC does and I am so thankful for Aspen Youth Center. My stepson has visited AYC frequently over the last couple of years after moving to the…

Lauri Jackson

Parent of AYC Child

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