Welcome to the

Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center

Empowering Youth • Strengthening Community

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Mission

Providing a safe, healthy, happy environment where young people from Patagonia and surrounding areas gather to gain life skills, enjoy positive community, and work with supportive adults to grow as strong, responsible, and successful leaders.

Vision

We envision our youth navigating the world and strengthening our communities with the tools, guidance, and sense of purpose they need to thrive academically, socially, and as leaders.

Core Values

  • Connection, Belonging, & Inclusivity
  • Curiosity & Creativity
  • Integrity, Passion, & Humility
  • Community Care & Partnership
  • Transformative Leadership

List of Activities

  • Homework support
  • Gardening
  • Sense of community and family
  • Inclusion
  • Nutritious snacks and dinners, nightly
  • Cooking and baking in commercial kitchen
  • Life skills workshops
  • Board and Card games
  • Ping-pong, foosball, pool tables
  • Mental Health support
  • Suicide prevention and awareness
  • Substance Abuse awareness
  • Peer mentoring
  • Leadership activities
  • Movie Nights
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Special events
  • Ice Cream socials
  • Collaboration with other youth groups
  • Youth conference
  • Fundraising events
  • Service to the community
  • Scholarships
  • Resource room with quality supplies
  • Friends and laughter
  • and more!

Permission Slips

Upcoming Events

Youth Conference

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Resources

Community Celebration & Annual Fundraiser Dinner

Join us for a fun evening supporting the Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center and celebrating our community!

Where: Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center
When: November 8th, 4:30- 7:00 PM

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PYEC Flyer - 2025 November Fundraiser

Hours of Operation: Fall 2025

MONDAY : 4:00PM-7:00PM

TUESDAY : 4:00PM-7:00PM

WEDNESDAY : CLOSED

THURSDAY : 4:00PM-9:00PM

FRIDAY : 2:00PM-8:00PM (unless specified on calendar)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY : CLOSED (with the exception of Special Events)

*** The Youth Center is closed for school and community events ***
PYEC Group

Patagonia Youth Enrichment Center

115 S. 3rd Ave.
Patagonia, AZ 85624

Mailing Address:
PO Box 843
Patagonia, AZ 85624

Email:
connect@pyec.org