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Empowering YOUth A summer enrichment program for middle school youth aged 11-13

June 15-June 18, 2026
Registration opens January 2026!

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Have Fun While Making a Difference in Your Community

Empowering YOUth allows middle-schoolers to explore the many facets of social work and the positive impact social workers make on their communities. Participants in this program will create their own advocacy projects, connect with awesome new friends, meet social workers in the community, and have a blast learning, creating, and growing!

Learn about the program!


Audio-Described version of “Empowering YOUth | Summer enrichment program for middle school youth”

Learning Goals

Explore the World of Social Work

Gain an understanding of the role of social workers and the various areas they work in, including sports social work, human-animal interactions, school social work, and more.

Hear Directly From Social Workers

Explore multiple opportunities to learn directly from social workers with real-world experiences.

Enjoy Hands-On Activities

Connect their growing passions, skills, and interests to future careers in social work through hands-on activities.

View scenes from the 2025 program!

Empowering YOUth 2025

Limited Scholarship Funds Available!

Please email sswinfo@colostate.edu for more information