
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Through our Youth Empowerment Services, CAP faithfully pours into the lives of young people. The children and youth of Appalachia are the future of the region. Through our services, CAP strives to empower and inspire Appalachian youth to reach their full potential.

Children are priority for programming at CAP.

Campers enjoy a campfire at Camp AJ.

A preschooler has fun at CAP's Family Life Child Development Center.

Campers at Camp AJ play a game of gaga ball.

Camp AJ counselor fishes with a camper (1990s).

Camp AJ counselor helps campers as they arrive (1997).

Camp Shawnee counselor shows a moth to campers (1997).

Students and staff at CAP's Group Home for Boys (1981).

Campers enjoy fun and friendship.

Boys waiting for their family at a CAP distribution.

Campers enjoy a day of canoeing at Camp AJ.

Child is all smiles for Christmas.

CAP programs introduce children to different careers through field trips.
Teens have fun together. CAP operated several teen centers that served Appalachian youth.
Sharing a little love and friendship.

Students pose for a photo at CAP's Martin County Youth Center.

Students at CAP's Sunshine Center in Garrard County.

Young people play with Tinker Toys (1990s).

Students in the Teen Leadership program paint benches in the outdoor chapel. The benches were built by a service team from Texas Roadhouse.
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