Kids participate in our programs as individuals. Many began their involvement as part of an Agency that used our services, but just as many have joined on the word of a family member, friend, or alumnus.
Kids take our programs seriously.
For all YES participants, there are crystal-clear rules. If they are not adhered to, students lose the privilege of participation in our activities. For more involved kids, we have a system of increasing responsibility. A good YES Kid becomes a weekly Junior Volunteer , who becomes a ski mechanic, who becomes a ski or snowboard instructor. After training with us, we are often able to place our participants in jobs at local stores, businesses, and the service industry.