Colorado Youth Program was founded in 1995 by T. Amory Host as part of his life-long commitment ot children. Along with his wife Carrie, Amory's generosity empowered hundreds of underprivileged children to experience the beauty and magic of the Rocky Mountains, to make friends and to make a difference in their communities. The Colorado Youth Program helps connect kids with nature and their communities with its summer camps and school year programs. CYP kids study wildlife, forests and weather. They breathe fresh air and play in sunny meadows and cool mountain lakes. In 1996, the Colorado Youth Program adopted its summer home, Camp Tahosa, in the mountains of Boulder County. Camp Tahosa is the site of CYP's Mountain Summer Camp and Teen Adventure Camp. In 1997, CYP started the Adventure Club and became a year- round program for kids. For over ten years the Colorado Youth Program has been helping kids connect with nature and make a difference in their communities.

The Boedecker Foundation supports the mission and vision of the Colorado Youth Program as they help connect kids with nature and their communities through their summer camps and school year programs.