SCD Enrichment Program

Calling all high school students!!! It’s that time of year again to begin your college readiness journey. Our college mentors are ready to help you apply for college, help you right those scholarship and college essays and more. We host college readiness workshops every 2nd and 4th Sundays every month. Our first session is virtually this Sunday, September 13th, 3:30-4:30pm MST. Register in our bio and get ready to prepare for your future!

We're still looking for diverse BIPOC professionals and professors to serve as **Professional Mentors** and **Project Judges** for our Gifted Summer Camp Intensive, July 13–17 at Auraria Campus.

Just a few hours of your time can help gifted and advanced students connect their talents to real-world careers while learning from professionals who reflect their communities.

**Mentor Application:** https://wkf.ms/3SXLMDS

**Judge Application:** https://wkf.ms/4oVpgYj

Please share with your network. Together, we can help the next generation of scholars, innovators, and leaders thrive.

We’re excited to be a part of the A*M Coalition, convened by Teach For America Colorado.

The A*M Coalition is hosting a free online event on July 14th for Colorado high school graduates who’ve been accepted to a postsecondary institution but have not yet enrolled. They will hear from current students and connect with staff members who can support them through the transition. Students will be able to connect with: Adams State University, Colorado State University - Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, and Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you know a Colorado high school graduate who’s been accepted but hasn’t enrolled, this is for them. It’s Not Too Late! Register Today! https://tinyurl.com/A*M-NotTooLate
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Thank you for sharing! Three staff members are former DPS gifted and talented students!

Hello Everyone -- Here's a summer program invite to our 6th-12th grade BIPOC students from a nonprofit organization DPS partners with. Their director is a former, talented DPS teacher, and Ja'Brel below is a much admired former student.
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Dear Families,

The SCD Enrichment Program (SCDEP) cordially invites your student(s) (grades 6–12) to our annual, 100% free Summer Camp from July 13th to July 17th, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at the Auraria Campus.

This camp offers an incredible opportunity for students to experience life on a college campus, build peer relationships, and collaborate directly with professional BIPOC mentors in fields like STEM, Visual Arts, and Leadership.

Our camp features three pillars designed to support your student's academic growth and personal wellness:

🔬 The Brilliance Exchange Pilot: Students will partner with industry professionals and post-secondary professors to design their own innovative projects. On Friday, July 17th, a panel of experts will judge their work. Parents can use this high-level feedback to aid in future formal gifted and talented identification.
🌱 The Brilliance Within Institute: Alongside academic projects, students will learn about the social and emotional wellness of being a BIPOC advanced student. This curriculum is designed to build unwavering confidence and pride in their identity.
🤝 Near-Peer Mentorship: BIPOC college mentors will work hand-in-hand daily with students, establishing supportive relationships and helping them navigate the path to higher education.

By the end of the week, every student will leave confidently answering the question: "What makes me brilliant?"

Camp Details

Dates: Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 17th, 2026
Times: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Location: Auraria Campus
Cost: Completely Free (Registration Required)
Flyer -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRZ5TU2JEJskqU04zX0yLRQNMh9d2IgO/view?usp=sharing

How to Register

Spaces are limited. Please complete the digital application form to secure your student's spot:

👉https://forms.monday.com/forms/c111d54227aa8b19bb719be0d55d7601?r=use1

Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 5th

We look forward to an inspiring week of growth, innovation, and community!

Warm regards,

Ja'Brel Valentine

Director of Programming

SCD Enrichment Program (SCDEP)

HELP SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF BRILLIANCE

SCD Enrichment Program is seeking BIPOC professionals, professors, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and community leaders to support our Gifted Summer Camp Intensive at Auraria Campus on July 13–17, 2026.

Many of our students are gifted and advanced learners who have incredible ideas, talents, and potential, but rarely have opportunities to learn directly from professionals who share their backgrounds and experiences. This is your chance to help students connect their passions to future careers while showing them what success can look like in the real world.

We’re currently recruiting volunteers in the following talent areas:

• STEM Innovation
• Leadership
• Language Arts
• World Cultures
• Visual Arts & Creative-Productive Thinking
• Musical Abilities
• Moving Your Body (Performing Arts, Dance, Sports & Psychomotor)

Volunteer Opportunities:

PROFESSIONAL MENTORS
Work with up to three students in your area of expertise, help them develop a project, and share the professional thinking and problem-solving strategies used in your field.

Mentor Application:
https://wkf.ms/3SXLMDS

PROJECT JUDGES
Evaluate student projects and provide meaningful feedback during our final showcase event.

Judge Application:
https://wkf.ms/4oVpgYj

Many gifted students have big ideas but have never been taught how professionals turn ideas into completed projects. Your expertise can help bridge that gap.

Volunteer Deadline: July 6, 2026

Please share with professionals in your network who may be interested in investing in the next generation of scholars, creators, innovators, and leaders.

Hello SCD Enrichment Family,

We are excited to share our next summer community work shop. We are looking forward to seeing you and your gifted learner there! Please check our website for FAQ and check our calendar for upcoming events!

Link to registration:
https://client.scdenrichment.org/public/form/view/6a1e1b1d72df89d027ba1863

Zoom link/information can be found on the calendar under the listed event on the SCD Enrichment website.

Hello SCD Enrichment Family,

We are excited to share our next summer community workshop. We are looking forward to seeing you and your gifted learner there! Please check our website for FAQ and check our calendar for upcoming events!

Link to registration:
https://client.scdenrichment.org/public/form/view/6a1e1b1d72df89d027ba1863

Zoom link/information can be found on the calendar under the listed event on the SCD Enrichment website.

Hello SCD Enrichment family,

Here are some of the things we have planned for the summer! We are looking forward to supporting your gifted learners!

Hello SCD Enrichment Family,

We would like to announce that the Austin, Tx summer camp will now be hosted virtually. This will act as a more accessible option for your gifted learner. Please visit the SCD website to access further details, registration forms, and FAQ! Thank you all for you support!

Link: https://scdenrichment.org/program-registration/

We’re so grateful for the continued support of Prosperity Denver Fund and the incredible contributions they give to nonprofits like ours. Congratulations to all of the other deserving recipients! 🎉

Prosperity Denver Fund Announces $630K in Spring Funding to Expand Access to College, Credentials and Apprenticeships — Prosperity Denver Funds Awarded to 21 Local Nonprofits and 192 Students Prosperity Denver Fund announced today that it will distribute approximately $630,000 to 21 Denver nonprofits as part of the spring distribution cycle. This funding expands support for students pursuing college, credentials, apprenticeships, a