2021-2022 Slideshow

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OUR HISTORY

Carleton Place and District Youth Centre (CPDYC) was established in 1995 in partnership with local police and business owners as a preventative measure to combat crime and substance use among young people in town. Since inception, our programs and services have expanded to better meet the needs of our youth and our community. CPDYC is governed by a Board of Directors and supported through donations, fundraising and grants.

Mission 

To inspire, engage and celebrate youth through social, educational recreational activities and community participation encouraging a youth base invested in their local community.

Vision 

We visualize a town in which all youth participate in shaping a vibrant community. We will accomplish our mission through collaboration with the community and youth, developing partnerships to facilitate fun and diverse programs and opportunities that increase youth involvement, community attachment, healthy outlooks, and provide optimistic outcomes.

Psychology

Developing programs that positively affect all areas of youth development ensures a healthy outlook and promotes optimistic outcomes.

Psychological

Awareness, feelings, 

Attitudes, beliefs, trust, 

Self esteem, motivation, 

Creativity

Physical and Behavioral

Health and well being

Skills,

Participation, 

Diet

Cultural

Ethics, attitude, 

Customs, language, 

Collective norms, 

Perceptions 

Social Systems

Community, law, policies

Programs,

Infrastructure, housing, transportation,

Government

Values 

Humour – laughter is good medicine.

Compassion – kindness, caring, mentoring.

Respect – All youth are respected and encouraged to participate in community.

Positivity – Act, speak, live positive.

Community - Parents and community members are meaningfully engaged establishing opportunities for partnerships and increased volunteer base. 

Connection – All youth have opportunity to congregate in a safe and supportive environment where they can mingle, have fun, learn and thrive.