Community Empowered Research Center (CERC)

CERC Kids Wellness Initiative

Summer Program 2026

Welcome to Our Program

Welcome to the CERC Kids Wellness Initiative Summer Program 2026.

We are delighted that your family has chosen to be part of our summer community.

Our program is designed to provide children and youth with opportunities to learn, explore, create, lead, and build positive relationships in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Through wellness education, STEAM learning, creativity, teamwork, leadership, and community engagement, we encourage every participant to discover their unique strengths while developing confidence, responsibility, and lifelong healthy habits.

We believe every child has something valuable to contribute, and every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Our Program Philosophy

At the Community Empowered Research Center (CERC), we believe every child has unique talents, abilities, and unlimited potential for growth.

We celebrate personal improvement, curiosity, kindness, creativity, perseverance, and continuous learning.

We encourage participants to support one another, embrace new experiences, ask thoughtful questions, and take pride in doing their personal best.

Our Guiding Principle

“Success is not about competing with others. It is about challenging yourself to become the best version of yourself, one step at a time.”

We believe success is measured not by comparison, but by growth, effort, resilience, and the positive choices we make each day.

Our Mission

To empower children and youth through engaging educational experiences that promote healthy lifestyles, creativity, leadership, lifelong learning, and positive community involvement.

Our Vision

To help every young person develop the confidence, knowledge, and character needed to become a healthy, compassionate, and engaged member of their community.

Our Core Values

 Respect

We treat every participant, family, volunteer, and community partner with dignity, kindness, and respect.

 Growth

We believe every child can learn, improve, and reach new goals through encouragement and perseverance.

 Creativity

We encourage imagination, innovation, curiosity, and creative expression.

 Community

We believe strong communities are built through collaboration, inclusion, and service to others.

 Learning

We inspire curiosity and celebrate learning in all its forms.

 Wellness

We promote healthy habits, positive decision-making, and overall well-being.

 Leadership

We encourage participants to lead through responsibility, integrity, compassion, and positive actions.

Our Promise to Families

At CERC, we are committed to providing a summer experience where every participant is welcomed, respected, encouraged, and supported.

We strive to create an environment where children feel safe to learn, comfortable asking questions, confident exploring new interests, and proud of their accomplishments.

Our goal is to help every participant leave the program with new knowledge, meaningful friendships, positive memories, and greater confidence in themselves.

We look forward to partnering with your family throughout the summer.