Programs

The philosophy of Community Youth Athletic Center Diversion Programs are to give at-risk youth ages 9-17 what they seek through street gang membership in an alternative, empowering, socially positive and family format. Community Youth Athletic Center Diversion Programs are built on five components: (1) Youth Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness, (2) Alternative Education Services, (3) Youth Development Support, (4) Work Readiness/ Employment-based Learning Opportunities, (5) Neighborhood Beautification.   The CYAC Diversion Programs are offered at no cost to youth and includes law enforcement officers serving as positive role models.  The strength and popularity of CYAC youth programs is it’s ability to provide youth with opportunities not otherwise afforded to them.

Health, Wellness Physical Fitness & Youth Development
Champs 4 Life Boxing & Fitness

Champs 4 Life Boxing and Fitness Program is a structured physical fitness program aimed at addressing the need of youth physical fitness.  Youth participate in various boxing workouts consisting of strength and conditioning activities.  Participants have shown an increase in their cardio vascular conditioning and in all cases shedding unneeded pounds.  Our youth amateur boxing program is the most successful boxing program in the region. USA Boxing certified coaches not only teach the fundamentals of boxing, but of discipline and the rewards of hard work.  At risk youth are able to channel energy into a more positive activity.

Alternative Education Services
Goin’ Places Educational Enhancement Program

CYAC Community Court School
Students placed at our school site are placed due to zero tolerance policies, truancy, gang affiliation/activity, pregnancy, homelessness, being wards of the court and other risk factors.  Youth receive individual tutoring and instructional support to assist in academic success and achievement.  For youth out-of-school (drop-outs), they will receive an opportunity to participate in independent study, preparation courses for the GED.

Work Readiness/ Employment-based Learning Opportunities
Helpin’ Hands Community Service

Our annual participation with the Hire-A-Youth Program and community service opportunities provide a strong foundation for youth at a critical age that can help them develop and enhance their workforce skills and expand their economic opportunities for employment.   

 Neighborhood Beautification
TTAAG (Teens Taking Action Against Graffiti) Graffiti Abatement

Program efforts are to create local youth awareness and active ownership of community driven revitalization efforts, in cooperation with National city residents and area law enforcement to reduce graffiti in National City area.