Programs

C5LA Programs

Summer Camp

This is where the foundation for the C5LA Program experience is built. The students are introduced to new surroundings, skills and experiences in a fun and safe camp setting, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The adventure-based program is meant to challenge the youth, moving them from their “comfort zone” into their “challenge zone,” and helping them prepare for any challenges that lay ahead.

College Prep

Ever since C5 began graduating youth from our program, over 95% of C5 graduates have gone on to pursue a college education! This success has been achieved through our focus on preparing youth for higher education.

Leadership Adventure

The “C5 Bridges Program,” also known as the The Paintrock Leadership Challenge (PLC) is a 12-day backcountry leadership adventure in Montana and Wyoming. It is designed to inspire the C5 youth by providing opportunities to apply their newly developed leadership skills and to “jump start” their journey to the future.

Community Service & Advocacy

Research has shown that youth who have engaged in meaningful service learning experiences have an even higher rate of future success in both their educational pursuits and personal lives. As such, the C5 program includes a service learning and advocacy component to the overall leadership experience.

"C5 Pathways" (C5 School year programs)

The long term / 5 year focus is not the only aspect that differentiates C5 from other youth programs. A key component to the C5 program success is our ability to work continuously with our youth.

Going to camp and becoming part of the program affected my life by working harder in school. I get more involved in class and think a lot about college. What really helped me were the teamwork games. I used to get mad if things weren’t my way.”

Andrea S. - Class of 2006