Garden of Youth | Denver Public Schools Sustainability

We are planning on a Garden of Youth program for summer 2021. We will adapt as necessary and our program may be virtual or in-person or a combination. Interns who were scheduled for summer 2020 are automatically given the opportunity to participate in summer of 2021.

Para’s interested in being a job coach for Garden of Youth may apply for ESY and choose “Garden of Youth.” The application closes Jan, 31st 2021.

Golden River Walk 2017 — Garden of Youth interns spent the day cleaning up the river walk in Golden, CO.

Mission:

The Denver Public Schools Garden of Youth (GoY) program provides paid work experience and extended job skills training to students with IEP’s to prepare them for future employment through growing and selling organic produce.

Vision:

Students with obstacles to employment receive the opportunity to grow their job skills, independence and life skills through extended job skills training in a small group setting.