Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
You see the headlines of increasing juvenile crime in Monterey County. You are familiar with the lack of opportunities available to youth in our communities suffering from high juvenile crime rates. Job training is one of the few things that helps these kids break the cycle of violence they find themselves trapped in.
Rancho Cielo is a 100-acre ranch in the foothills of Salinas, with an educational component, vocational training, and recreation for at-risk youth and first-time youth offenders giving them an opportunity to redirect their lives. Although our first students arrived on campus in 2004, the program has already demonstrated success, as measured by a 73% recidivism reduction rate.
The local community has been very supportive of the vision of Rancho Cielo and all construction has been accomplished with private donations.
Our Mission
To partner with our community to provide a safe campus to deliver programs and services that inspire at risk youth to learn new skills, gain self-esteem and confidence.
Our Vision
To transform the lives of at-risk youth and empower them to become accountable, competent, productive and responsible citizens.
Bringing together public agencies, community based organizations and concerned citizens we aim to design and implement a comprehensive set of services and programs in support of our Vision. These services and programs will provide the support and alternative activities needed to stem the rising rate of juvenile crime in Monterey County and the surrounding area.