GROWING UP BOULDER

News & Updates

Outdoor learning is an invaluable experience, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only is learning outdoors safer from the virus, but learning outside helps students become more curious, focused, and engaged in the world around them. Growing Up Boulder is participating in initiatives from the local to national level that integrate youth and parent voice into outdoor learning plans. See how our most recent engagements have drawn the community's attention here.

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Started in 2009, Growing Up Boulder* is now one of the most comprehensive child-friendly city initiatives in the United States. It has inspired municipal leaders, educators and community advocates from around the world. We pride ourselves on meaningful, inclusive, place-based programming and engagements that connect local youth with opportunities to provide critical input on matters of city planning, education, sustainability, social justice and human rights.

Our Mission

To empower Boulder’s young people with opportunities for inclusion, influence, and deliberation on local issues which affect their lives.

“Growing Up Boulder’s expertise and impact on child participation in urban planning continues to inspire UNICEF USA. We are grateful to have their partnership in building a movement to re-imagine cities fit for children and fit for all.”

- Danielle Goldberg, Director of Advocacy and Engagement, Child-Friendly City Initiative (CFCI) Lead UNICEF USA

Placemaking Pioneers

In 2019, Growing Up Boulder embarked upon a year-long process to co-create the nation's first, printed, bilingual, child-friendly city map.

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More News & Updates

Britannica for Parents: "Are cities built for me?"

Growing Up Boulder was honored in Encyclopedia Britannica's Raising Curious Learners podcast, where our very own Mara Mintzer inspired listeners to take a closer look at the value of youth in our communities. Listen below or click here:

Lerato Osnes Receives the "2020 Women Who Light Up The Community - Youth Honoree Award"

Lerato received the Boulder Chamber's prestigious "Women Who Light Up The Community Award" on September 24th in honor of her distinguished leadership and contributions to the Boulder community.

Lerato is a Senior at Boulder High School and one of Growing Up Boulder's Youth Leaders. With a passion for political activism, Lerato will contribute to Growing Up Boulder's programming and board activities. Learn more about our award-winning Youth Leaders HERE.