Becoming a C4K youth member starts with the 1-to-1 mentoring program. During the semester long program, members and volunteer mentors are matched to gain skills, plan and execute a project, and build community. We are currently recruiting youth members (6th-12th graders) and community volunteer mentors to join our Fall 2026 Cohort running from the end of August through the first full week of December.
Read on for more information about the program or fill out an interest form if you would like to start the process.
Are you ready to have some fun this Fall!
Program
Meeting one hour per week, participants will:
- Get hands-on experience with equipment like 3D printers, digital cameras, programmable robots, and sewing machines
- Complete activities like recording a podcast, designing a logo, building a robot, or developing a video game
- Take charge of what they learn by creating their own projects
- Freely explore the materials and equipment in the Clubhouse on their own, with a mentor, or with a friend
- Meet new friends who share their interests
- Learn about different careers and hobbies from working with mentors
- Earn a laptop at the completion of the program
Transportation
C4K provides transportation from the following schools to the Clubhouse one day per week: Burley Middle School, Journey Middle School, Charlottesville Middle School, Albemarle High School, and Charlottesville High School. Youth members need to have a plan for pickup from the Clubhouse after their mentoring session and before closing at 7:30PM.
Schedule
- Training
- For youth, one 2 hour session during the week of August 24th.
- For mentors, one 2 hour session between during the week of August 31st.
- Mentoring Sessions
- One hour per week from September 7th to December 11th.
- Special Events (full cohort, 2 hours)
- Project Launch Night
- Community Building
- Project Showcase