Beginning as an all day summer program, it has now expanded to include:
- A safe place for young people to explore and discover their potential. CPY staff endeavors to look at the "whole child."
- A set of Standards based on integrity and respect, to develop
values and character.
- Afterschool tutoring and enrichment program in four locations.
- All day Intersessions (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) during school breaks.
- Middle school leadership, job and life skills training.
- High school leadership, job experience and life skills training.
- Enrichment programs that include a Visual and Performing.
- Arts Academy, service learning projects, sports and recreation.
- Special emphasis on learning and literacy.
- Reading lab and/or volunteer reading program.
- Computer lab at several sites.
- Work experience for young people, parents and grandparents.
CPY provides consistent support in a safe environment for young people to develop boundaries and learn to build on their individual strengths.