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 Spring 2027 Cohort running from the middle of January through the first full week of May.
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. Bus service is dependant on ridership and may be discontinued for schools with low program participation.
Schedule
- Training
- For youth, one 2 hour session during the week of January 18th.
- For mentors, one 2 hour session between during the week of January 25th.
- Mentoring Sessions
- One hour per week from February 1st to May 7th.
- Special Events (full cohort, 2 hours)
- Project Launch Night
- Community Building
- Project Showcase