The Immersive Leadership Youth Enrichment Program
The Immersive Leadership Program is a youth enrichment and leadership development initiative serving teens ages 6th-12th Grade at OneBodyENT’s headquarters in the Citadel Mall in central Colorado Springs & The Flying Horse Foundation. The program provides a structured, creative, and empowering environment where young people build essential life skills, strengthen their confidence, and expand their vision of what is possible for their futures.
This is a FREE 8 week incentive-based program that will start on October 1st - November 21st.
Thur & Fri. from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the OneBodyEnt HQ at the Citadel mall.
Saturday Days at from 10/10-11/7: 1:00pm-3:00pm @ Flying Horse Foundation - 9663 E Palmer Divide Ave, Larkspur, CO 80118
Meals will be provided.
Purpose and Approach
This program was created in direct response to a pressing community need: too many young people in Colorado Springs—especially in underserved neighborhoods—lack access to safe spaces, mentorship, and enriching experiences that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. The Immersive Leadership Program bridges that gap by combining life-skills training with experiential learning, helping youth develop the personal and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in school, work, and life.
The program focuses on six dimensions of holistic development
• Physical Wellness
• Emotional & Mental Wellness
• Conflict Resolution
• Educational Growth
• Financial Literacy
• Community Engagement
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Sessions feature guest speakers, mentors, and industry professionals—from artists to entrepreneurs to educators—who lead interactive workshops that make lessons tangible and inspiring.
Experiential Learning: Learning by Doing
In addition to classroom-style learning, youth engage in hands-on, real-world activities that
teach collaboration, leadership, and communication. Whether through team challenges,
creative projects, or service experiences, participants learn how to work together toward
common goals. The highlight of the program is a capstone field trip, designed to expose
students to new environments, ideas, and opportunities beyond their immediate
surroundings.
This trip is intentionally more than recreation; it’s a transformative experience that helps
young people expand their worldview, gain independence, and see themselves as capable
of achieving great things in unfamiliar settings. By design, this immersive journey
represents the culmination of everything they’ve learned throughout the year.
Incentive-Based Participation
To reinforce accountability and reward effort, each participant has the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 over the course of the 8-week program. Stipends are tied to attendance, participation, and demonstration of growth in leadership and teamwork. This structure not only encourages consistent engagement but also models the relationship between discipline, effort, and reward—an essential life lesson for teens.
Participants and Reach
The program will serve 20 youth per cohort (grades 6–12), prioritizing those identified by teachers, counselors, and mentors as needing additional support or positive outlets. Participants are recruited through One Body ENT’s community network, schools, and local partner organizations.
Evaluation and Outcomes
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One Body ENT will measure both qualitative and quantitative outcomes using:
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Pre & post-program surveys tracking growth in communication, and teamwork
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Attendance and participation logs to ensure accountability
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Student reflections and presentations documenting lessons learned
Expected outcomes include
• Improved communication and leadership skills
• Strengthened confidence, self-awareness, and resilience
• Increased exposure to new environments, people, and ideas
• Greater motivation to pursue educational, vocational, and career pathways
Sustainability
One Body ENT will sustain this program through a combination of in-kind support, local partnerships, and additional fundraising. The organization plans to partner with Colorado Springs School District 2 and the Family Success Center to expand reach and maintain ongoing after-school programming.
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The Immersive Leadership Program provides not only knowledge but also confidence, perspective, and experiential learning that help young people
envision and achieve brighter futures.