The Charlottesville Albemarle Youth Opportunity Center is a joint venture of the Charlottesville Department of Human Services, Charlottesville Area Network Dedicated to Youth Development (CANDYD), Region Ten and the Center for Community Partnerships at UVA.


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Upcoming Youth-Friendly Events

ReadyKids Kidchella
Saturday, May 2nd | 8am-5pm | Ready Kids
Join ReadyKids on Saturday, May 2nd for an afternoon of family fun including bounce houses, raffle prizes, music, live performances, and community partners.

Charlottesville Arts Festival
Saturday, May 23 3p-8p | Sunday, May 24 10a-5p | Ix Art Park
Join us for an incredible weekend of art! The Charlottesville Arts Festival welcomes 50+ fine artists and artisans and celebrates creativity and community.

