Programs

CAC’s core program areas are education, health and recreation. Children and youth ages 6-18 receive the following services daily at CAC:

                           Education

• Children and youth receive homework assistance and 1:1 tutoring from college volunteers in CAC's homework room 
• CAC operates a computer clubhouse to engage youth in digital technology and creative software
• CAC offers an Adult Education Program to prepare adults for advancement through literacy, GED training, and computer technology

Health and Wellness

• CAC houses a medical and dental clinic
• Physicians provide families with immunizations, health screenings, eye exams, and primary medical care
• Dentists provide families with dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions

                          Recreation

• CAC operates a full-size gymnasium, weight room and indoor trampoline
• CAC offers year-round team and league sports to children and youth of all ages 
• CAC takes youth to rural summer camps and organizes summer sports clinics
• CAC coordinates summer field trips to waterparks and Cardinals games