Winter 2025

Seventy-six years later, CYC is still thriving, utilizing its spacious facility for a wide range of activities for Monterey Peninsula-area young people—and adults. “We are a community resource not only for Carmel, but the entire Monterey Peninsula,” says Executive Director Kelly Schmidt. Offerings include cooking classes, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) program and after school tutoring and enrichment for grades kinder- garten through eighth; “Coastal Colors” paint classes for ages 10 and up; Spanish language instruction; and true to CYC’s Crosby roots, the Junior Golf Clinic for youth aged 6-14. Friday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm feature Parent’s Night Out with activities, movies and popcorn held in the center’s beautiful 39- seat theater that boasts a 96-inch screen. During school breaks, uniquely themed camps are offered. The building’s spacious Bay View Room boasts one of the best views in Carmel. That room, plus several other parts of the building are available to be rented to the public to uti- lize for events such as birthday parties, reunions, movie parties and a variety of other uses. CYC has a full kitchen to facilitate cater- ing needs as well. CYC has been a focal point of activity for the youth of the Carmel area. It’s continuing that tradition into the 21st century. Clint Eastwood has been an enthusiastic supporter of CYC for many years. 124 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 Photos: Courtesy of Carmel Youth Center