This organization no longer appears to be active.

Performing Arts for Youth Organization was started in Colorado Springs in 1969 by people who cared about the children in the community and felt that exposure to the arts in schools promoted and inspired a lifelong passion for creativity.

For over 45 years, PAYO has maintained a roster of rigorously auditioned performers who meet high artistic standards and love performing for and inspiring audiences of children through the arts of dance, theater, music, creative writing, storytelling, and magic. These performers use educational, artistic, and multicultural programs to “educate while entertaining” students of all ages. Many of the programs help schools meet curriculum requirements such as fun science and history, and others focus on messages such as anti-bullying, self-esteem, and conservation.