Our Approach
The HEMS Framework
Every program at CYA is built on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Education, Mental Health, and Spirituality. This holistic approach ensures we're developing the whole child — not just keeping them busy.
Our Pillars
What makes CYA different
Community
We are a partner in the communities we serve — connecting schools, businesses, families, and organizations to surround youth with opportunity.
Leadership
Every student is challenged to lead — through mentorship circles, team captaincy, community service, and peer accountability.
Excellence
High expectations in everything — academics, athletics, behavior, and communication. We believe every young person can rise to the standard.
Our Reach
Two campuses. One mission.
CYA launched in 2022 in LaGrange, Georgia with a vision to create structured, year-round youth programming that didn't exist in the community. In 2025, we expanded to Roanoke, Alabama to bring the same model to East Alabama families.
Both campuses operate the full suite of CYA programs — afterschool, summer camp, teen advancement, and AAU competitive sports — with consistent standards and connected leadership.
CYA gave my son a place where he felt seen. He went from struggling in school to asking to do his homework first. That's the kind of change you can't put a price on.
- CYA Parent, LaGrange Campus
