1. Creating an atmosphere where the youth (who spend time with us) really feel like they are a part of the Youth Center. We hope that membership will foster a sense of ownership and pride, and that our members will become actively involved in planning activities and general care of the Center.

2. We feel strongly that we need to have emergency information on file for all of the youth who spend time at the Youth Center.

3. Giving us the opportunity to provide our members with special deals like discounts on Youth Center activities, periodic deals at the snack bar, invitations to exclusive members-only activities, and other incentives as we dream them up.

4. Helping us communicate the value of the Youth Center to the granters and donors who make it possible for the Youth Center to operate.

This year children in grades 5 – 8 who are not members will not be allowed to enter the Youth Center more than twice without becoming a member, this is due to lack of child identification information and emergency information. We feel strongly that having this information will be beneficial for everyone! Thank you!

The Carmel Youth Center membership year runs from August to July and the annual membership fee is $48.00 per year, per child. (This is only $4 a month!)for students enrolled in 5th-8th grades. The fee is waived for High School students. Fees can be pro-rated if you or someone you know joins us later in the membership year.

We are looking forward to the 2010-2011 school year and hope to see you at the CYC!