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Mountain Area Youth Organization (MAYO)

Mountain Area Youth Organization is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization founded in 1999 with the purpose of providing a safe space for the youth of the mountain communities to come together for fun enrichment programs that further the growth of each individual.

Enrichment

Mountain Youth Clubs (MY Club) offers enrichment programs with a heavy focus on homework help, Keeping Fit, STEM, Leadership and Arts & Crafts. Our Enrichment programs follow our School District partners school schedules to provide for After School, Intercession/Vacation/Holiday programming at Coarsegold, North Fork, Oakhurst, Rivergold, Spring Valley and Wasuma Elementary Schools.

Sports

In 2024, MY Club offered Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball leagues. We have also added fundamental sports camps for Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Lacrosse and Soccer. MY Club is committed to maintaining league registration to cover minimal costs to ensure that all children have access to youth sports. Current MY Club sports fees are $20 for sports leagues and camps.

Focus 40

We offer 40 minutes of homework help, tutoring, and reading in a structured environment, intended to help members complete homework assignments. We strive to engage youth and foster lifelong learning outside of class time.

Sparks and sprouts leadership

Sprouts Leadership introduces youth to leadership and Community Service; feeding into our SPARKS Leadership program where members learn to build connections within their community, which ignites feelings of worth and empowerment. We believe Leadership activities provide valuable work experience, speaking and social skills.

Summer Jobs

Scholarships

MY Club provides several educational and character scholarships to youth in our communities through our Youth Ambassador Program.