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Dynamic In and Out of School Programming Grant Spotlights
Denver Broncos Science of Football Program powered by Campos and Xcel Energy
Research shows that exposure to STEM curriculum in school is associated with an increased likelihood of wanting, pursuing and ultimately obtaining a career in a STEM-related field.
The Denver Broncos Science of Football Program powered by Campos and Xcel Energy provides hands-on STEM curriculum — developed by Science of Sport — by utilizing football examples to improve student interest and performance in STEM through real-life learning. The custom-built curriculum features 20 lessons emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Social-Emotional Learning topics in the context of the Denver Broncos and the sport of football.
In addition, the Denver Broncos Foundation teams up with Campos, Xcel Energy and Science of Sport to host Teacher Workshops and STEM Field Days to bring the curriculum to life.
KABOOM!
KABOOM! is the national nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, which is defined as a lack of access to — and a sense of belonging in — quality playspaces due to the effects of systemic racism across the country. KABOOM! unites with communities to build kid-designed playspaces that spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive.
The Denver Broncos Foundation is committed to building three KABOOM! playspaces in high-need areas for youth ages 5-11, increasing access to safe spaces for youth in our community so they can play and thrive. As part of this commitment, the Foundation is ensuring adaptive equipment is integrated into the playspace setting to include kids of all abilities, so they too can experience the benefits of play.
Sun Valley Youth Center
For every child in Colorado enrolled in out-of-school programming, five are waiting for an available program — leaving 145,009 children alone and unsupervised after school. Research shows that every $1 invested in out-of-school programs saves at least $3 by increasing kids' earning potential as adults, improving performance at school and reducing crime and juvenile delinquency.
Utilizing a trauma-informed framework, Sun Valley Youth Center (SVYC) provides no or low-cost out-of-school programming (afterschool and summer) and empowers youth to reach their potential through youth academic support, recreational activities, social emotional support and access to food. It is SVYC's belief that every young person, ages 5-21, living in the Sun Valley neighborhood, which is walking distance from Empower Field at Mile High, deserves equal opportunities for growth and success.
In addition to grant funding focused on access to programming, academic intervention and tutoring services, the Denver Broncos Foundation continues to support Sun Valley youth through enrichment activities and field trips based on learning and experiencing life outside of the neighborhood.
Dynamic In and Out of School Programming Grants
