Sun Valley
Youth Center

We are a no-to-low cost comprehensive after school and summer youth program in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood. Our mission: Empowering youth, family, and community to reach their God Given Potential.

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Two Girls Smiling at Camera Outside SVYC

Staff and Kids outside the Front of the SVYC Building

About Us

Using a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to help Sun Valley’s youth reach their greatest potential. Our work is built on three key pillars: Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting.

connecting

Setting Kids Up For Success

Kids can be themselves in our safe, engaging space where they feel supported...

Each activity helps them form lasting relationships, create meaningful memories, and prepare for adulthood. We play hard together with purpose, growing and learning through every experience.

Sun Valley youth Center Mural - Connection

Sun Valley youth Center Mural - Empowerment

empowering

Building Transforming Relationships

When basic needs are met, kids feel safe - the first step to empowerment!...

When young people feel secure, they can focus and learn better. When taught how their brains work, they learn what they can control, reducing anxiety and boosting confidence. By building emotional awareness and communication skills, kids will have the tools to express their feelings and advocate for themselves.

correcting

Remaining By Their Side

Even on the best days, a child can still face tough moments...

When they struggle, support is right there, helping them find their way back to balance. Parents receive educational support, ensuring they have the tools they need to guide their families with strength and love.

What They Say About Us

We are committed to making a difference. Our youth and their families have a lot to say about the impact we’ve had.

Zaina

The SVYC cheers me up when I am sad and encourages me to do good things. My favorite thing about SVYC is that there are people that look like me. I also love the field trips.

My words to describe SVYC are: explore, wonderful, encouraging place. I love everyone here.

Zaina

Curent Youth

Lakiesha

Whether it’s donating food or providing free tickets to a special event, SVYC always finds ways to help. The SVYC is a positive experience for kids from low income environments.

Lakiesha McCoy

Parent

alaa

What I like about the youth center is they’re so caring. They help you with everything! You can play with them. If you are having a hard time, if you tell them your needs, they will help you.

Alaa

Current Youth

jesus

SVYC brings me strength and always makes me want to do my best. The kids bring the best out of me. My favorite thing about SVYC is the kids and our staff. It feels like we’re a big family.

SVYC is an adventure every time. You never know what fun stuff you’ll get into

Jesus

Curent Staff

previous staff

When I was younger, I didn’t really have a place to go or a place to fit in and I started going to the Sun Valley Youth Center Church. It was very hard for me in the beginning because I felt like I was an outcast and that I was different from everyone but then the more that I went the more that I realized who I could really be in what I could become.

Previous Staff