Pursue Your Passion
Find Your Spark
My Spark Denver helps eligible DPS students participate in afterschool and summer activities. Apply today!
Spending Deadlines
Dec 31: Deadline for those enrolled during and after June 2024
My Spark Denver is a partnership between the City of Denver, Gary Community Ventures and Mile High United Way.
4,000
DPS middle school students whose families are eligible for free and reduced lunch will be enrolled in the pilot program
$1,000
on a My Spark Card to spend on the programs of your choice
200+
youth programs to choose from
“Many of us have a story about the activities we loved as kids. For me, my spark was soccer and theater. I didn’t become a professional athlete or actor, but the lessons of teamwork and collaboration have stayed with me.“
— Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
Programs include:
- Sports
- Art
- Tutoring
- Dance
- Outdoors
- Swim
- Coding
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Martial Arts
- Cooking
- Summer Camps