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Change of HeartYouth Program of America
Live. Love. Laugh. Learn. Leap.All youth are welcome. Every camp is free.

Calendar

When we gather.

Exact days shift with library rooms and kitchen schedules. Send an interest form and we’ll place you on the confirmed list as soon as a date locks.

Volunteers packing care packages at an outdoor community event
Calendar

  1. Spring

    Saturdays, March–April 2026

    Junior Chef Challenge — District 5’s Next Top Chef

    Enrolling

    Three themed culinary rounds for youth ages 12–17 who live in District 5. First-come registration; proof of address required.

    Pompano Beach District 5

    Camp details

  2. Summer

    Summer 2026 · 4 weeks

    Tech Avengers Summer Camp

    Upcoming

    Solar robots, PC builds, AI, and tech gaming. Last summer’s camp at the library was, in the words of our director, pure fire.

    Jan Moran Collier City Library

    Camp details

  3. Summer

    Summer 2026 day camp

    Melodic Harmonic Rhythmic Music Camp

    Upcoming

    Beginning musicians welcome. Keyboards, rhythm, and ensemble play — free to families.

    Pompano Beach

    Camp details

  4. Year-round

    Ongoing

    Community Kindness service days

    Ongoing

    Clean-ups, care packages, clothing drives, and student-supply support. Youth and families welcome.

    Neighborhood sites across Pompano Beach

    Camp details

  5. Year-round

    Scheduled year-round

    Youth Service Hours — 17th Circuit placements

    Ongoing

    Court-ordered and school-required community service through our DJJ Community Intervention partnership. Request a documented shift.

    Beaches, parks, and senior centers

    Request hours

  6. Year-round

    Monthly

    Wellness & unplug workshops

    Ongoing

    Movement, mindfulness, and protected time outdoors. A steady rhythm, not a one-week sprint.

    Parks and community rooms

    Camp details

  7. Fall

    Seasonal workshops

    Leadership circle

    Upcoming

    Communication, team-building, and problem-solving for youth ready to practice leading.

    Pompano Beach

    Camp details
Questions families ask

Questions families ask

Are the camps really free?

Yes. All COHYPOA youth activities are complimentary to Pompano Beach youth, thanks to local sponsors and partners. There is no tuition for families.

Who can enroll?

Programs serve Broward County youth, with a home base in Pompano Beach. Some camps (including Junior Chef) are reserved for District 5 neighborhoods and require proof of address. Ages vary by program — check the camp page.

Where do camps meet?

We use public, well-trafficked places: the Jan Moran Collier City Library, community kitchens, parks, and neighborhood rooms. Exact sites are shared with registered families before each session.

How do I reserve a seat?

Send an interest form on this site or call 754.207.3334. We follow up by email or phone to confirm eligibility, dates, and what to bring. Seats are first-come, first-served.

How can I volunteer or give?

Mentors, kitchen helpers, trail chaperones, and in-kind donors keep camps free. Visit Get Involved, give on our PayPal Giving Fund page, or email info@cohypoainc.org. Donations to our 501(c)(3) (EIN 82-4827821) are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

How do you keep youth safe?

We run programs in public venues, keep communication open with parents and guardians, and take extra measures so children are safe. Read our Safety page, or call us with any concern.

Can I complete court or school service hours here?

Yes. Our Youth Service Hours program, in partnership with Florida DJJ’s Broward County Probation & Community Intervention Program (17th Circuit), places court-ordered youth at beaches, parks, and senior community centers. Students needing documented hours may request a placement too. Confirm with your case manager or school that the hours will count.