Each year, the Center has continued to grow with more than 1,100 members participating today. The CYC offers 10 recreational programs, as well as an academic excellence center. Combined, these programs help members manage their time effectively so they can become even better students and athletes. 

Boxing • Wrestling • Gymnastics • Rhythmic Gymnastics
Taekwondo • Judo • Sport Specific Conditioning
Cheerleading • Dance • Academic Excellence
Outdoor Activities

World class coaches and program directors work together to develop the child’s athletic ability, but more importantly, to teach the intangibles such as discipline, dedication and desire. In addition to recreational programs, the CYC offers competitive team training opportunities for those hoping to excel at a higher level. The recreational and competitive programs are offered year-round with extra weekly camps throughout the summer.

For only $20 a month, participants learn, work and play together in a safe, first-class athletic facility that truly provides a sense of “community.” The CYC also offers family discounts and scholarships for those unable to afford the monthly membership fees. Members may enroll in as many recreational programs as they want for the one monthly fee as there are no per class costs.

During a typical day, a member may arrive after school at 3:00 p.m. and go to the academic room to work on his or her homework for an hour or so. Students are able to work together with the Academic Excellence Instructor and volunteer tutors if they need extra help. After homework, they can go to their specific class such as boxing or gymnastics. After that program, they may go to taekwondo, or sport specific conditioning or dance! Some members only do one sport, while others participate in several. The CYC is not a drop-in day care facility or an after-school youth meeting place. Students must be enrolled in a class or working on academics for any given time they are at the Center. The Center promotes structure, discipline and order in a young person’s life.

The goal of the CYC is to teach youth basic core values that will help lay the foundation for developing inner strength and self confidence to become good people and future productive members of the community.

In addition to classes and competitive teams, the CYC also hosts various sporting events. From the Golden Glove Championships to the International Greco Roman Wrestling Tournament to the Junior Olympics, the CYC supports youth on many levels.

Another key component of the success of the Community Youth Center model is its relationship with the neighboring Big C Athletic Club. The Big C and the CYC share a special cooperative partnership that directly impacts the youth of the Bay Area.

First, these two organizations work together to encourage and foster family health and fitness. The Big C offers memberships to CYC families at significantly reduced fees. While their kids are participating in sports and academic programs at the CYC, family members can just walk across the street to The Big C and take part in their own health and fitness programs. Secondly, the CYC and The Big C Athletic Club share a unique landlord-tenant relationship. Through the generous donation of the Hofmann Family, the CYC is the owner of the land and the building of The Big C Athletic Club. Thus, the continued success of The Big C directly impacts the core funding of the CYC. With these two entities growing, the CYC will continue to play a key role in reaching Bay Area youth.

To truly understand the impact the Community Youth Center has on young people, one just needs to visit the Center in the afternoon and early evening. We welcome you to stop by and visit the facility, meet our coaching staff and program directors and experience the positive atmosphere and disciplined philosophy the Center teaches on a daily basis.

Community Youth Center
2241 Galaxy Court, Concord, CA 94520
(925) 671-7070
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation,
Federal Tax ID Number 68-0358005