CAYA was founded over 40 years ago. Originally this organization focused on organized football for students living near Miller Community Center in the Seattle Central Area. These Capital Hill football teams were the first organized activities that became CAYA. In the late 50's Booth Gardner and OL Mitchell along with several community leaders, developed a written outline of an agency that would transform the Capital Hill Junior Football Association into the Central Area Youth Association. In 1964, CAYA was formally established, with OL Mitchell as the first Director. The purpose of formalizing the organization was to provide education, recreation and social development activities for youth between the ages of 9-18. We've gone through some changes over the years but the doors have remained open due to some very committed people with a vision for CAYA. We now have a new crew of volunteers that have been working very hard to enhance current programs and develop new ones. We're very excited about what's happening here and hope you will be, too.

Community Partnerships

City Year, CD Panthers, Garfield Teen Life Center, Catholic Community Services, Seattle RBI, Boys and Girls Club of Seattle, Seattle Little League, Fir State Golf and Emerald City Basketball Academy.

Board of Directors

Click here for a list of board members.

Supporters

Click here for a list of CAYA supporters.