Charm City Youth Athletics (CCYA)
Community-Led School Partnerships for Baltimore's Middle School Students
CCYA connects trusted community organizations with Baltimore City Public Schools to expand access to high-quality after-school athletics and positive youth development programming.
For the Fall-Winter 2026-2027 school partnership cycle, current CCYA roster organizations will participate in the school partnership process with Baltimore City Public Schools.
About The Fund
Community-Led Athletics.
Student-Centered Impact.
CCYA brings together Baltimore City Public Schools and experienced community organizations to provide after-school athletics that strengthen physical health, leadership, teamwork, and belonging.
Through CCYA, community organizations and school leaders work together to create meaningful opportunities that keep young people active, engaged, and connected beyond the school day.
Community Organizations + Baltimore City Public Schools
The Fall-Winter School Partnership Cycle connects returning CCYA organizations with Baltimore City Public Schools to expand equitable access to after-school athletics, positive youth development, and safe spaces for middle school students.
FALL–WINTER 2026–2027
School Partnership Timeline
Key dates for the partnership process.
AUGUST 15, 2026
School Partnership Applications Open
Returing roster organizations begin submitting school partnership requests.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
CCYA Mini-Conference
Professional learning, technical assistance, and networking.
OCTOBER 28, 2026
Decision Letters Released
Organizations notified of school partnership decisions.
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Award Period Begins
Partnerships and programming launch.
Learn. Connect. Strengthen.
CCYA Mini-Conference
A half-day professional learning experience designed exclusively for CYA roster organizations.
This mini-conference will provide practical strategies. technical assistance, and collaborative leaming to help organizations strengthen school partnerships and prepare for the upcoming program year.
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
- Location: To Be Announced
- For CCYA Roster Organizations
Bring your whole team!
Additional details, including the agenda and registration information, will be shared soon.
Community-Selected Organizations Returning for Fall-Winter 2026-2027
The Fall-Winter School Partnership Cycle connects returning CCYA organizations with Baltimore City Public Schools to expand equitable access to after-school athletics, positive youth development, and safe spaces for middle school students.
