The Building Blocks of Healthy Communication
Empowering the next generation with essential media literacy skills, our Youth Media Training programs
are designed to help young minds navigate the digital world with confidence and critical thinking.
Youth Programs
Ages 5 to 11
Customized for kids
Building Blocks & Bridging the Gap
Media literacy gaps leave youth vulnerable to misinformation, limiting their capacity to engage critically with civic and cultural narratives.
Empower Media Exchange gives children the tools to safely understand and create media. Through fun, age-appropriate activities, they learn to spot information, express themselves through writing and storytelling, and build healthy digital habits with their families…the building blocks for lifelong critical thinking and confidence in a media-filled world.
We offer workshops, one-on-one training, summer camps and media literacy courses, partnering with schools and families to create confident early communicators.
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Intro to Media
In this fun, hands-on class, kids learn how to tell truth from fiction, ask great questions and build confidence on camera through games and guided activities.
Summer Camp
In this week-long camp, kids explore the exciting world of media by learning the basics of print, video and digital production, discovering how media is made.
Media Smart
In this fun, family-friendly series, kids learn to stay safe and smart online, exploring kindness in digital spaces and simple ways to spot bias or protect their privacy.
Creative Lab
In this playful and supportive workshop, kids use writing and storytelling to explore who they are and how they feel while celebrating their unique voices.
Youth Programs
Ages 12 to 18
Creating pathways
Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators
Media literacy gaps leave can leave teens vulnerable to misinformation and unprepared for the communication demands of school, work and civic life.
Empower Media Exchange equips older youth with the foundational skills needed for success in today’s media-driven world. Through early exposure to media production and analysis, students learn to fact-check information, communicate clearly and express their identities through storytelling.
Our workshops, summer camps and one-on-one training programs provide hands-on experience that supports career readiness and academic growth. In partnership with schools and families, we help teens become confident, capable and media-savvy communicators.
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NextGen Media: Youth Storytelling & Literacy Lab
In this interactive, skills-based class, teens learn how to separate fact from fiction, ask thoughtful questions and build confidence in front of the camera.
Summer “StoryLab” Camps
In this week-long camp, teens dive into the work of storytelling through hands-on training in production, and build projects that reflect their voice and vision.
Media Smart Series
This workshop series helps teens and their families navigate today’s complex digital world. Each session builds stronger media habits with opportunities for conversation.
Confident Kids
This communication workshop empowers teens to explore identity, belonging and emotional wellness in a supportive space, building confidence through creative self-expression.
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Become a Youth Journalist with EMX
Are you a young storyteller with something to say? Empower Media Exchange invites youth ages 12 to 18 to join Front Range Focus’s “The Scoop,” a bold new platform where young voices lead the way.
As a youth journalist, you’ll learn how to pitch story ideas, conduct interviews, fact-check your work and publish real articles that reflect your community, culture and passions. Whether you’re passionate about social justice, arts and entertainment, mental health or local news, you’ll gain hands-on experience in writing, reporting and multimedia storytelling.
You’ll be mentored by media professionals, earn skill badges for your portfolio and have the chance to see your work in print and online. Most importantly, you’ll help shape the stories that matter to your generation.
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Support Our Mission
At Empower Media Exchange, we equip youth with the critical thinking skills they need to navigate media, create wholesome content, recognize misinformation and become responsible digital citizens.
Your support makes this possible…
With your donation, we can provide workshops, resources and mentorship to help young minds analyze, question and engage with media thoughtfully.
🔹 $25 helps us provide educational materials
🔹 $50 supports a student’s participation in a workshop
🔹 $100 funds a media literacy training session for a classroom
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
Join us in shaping a future where young people think critically and engage responsibly.
Join EMX Kids…
Get exclusive discounts, special event invitations, early camp access & a monthly subscription to
The Scoop Digital Magazine