Rooted in North Minneapolis.
Igniting Inspiration, Connection, and Growth
PCYC is a vital neighborhood anchor dedicated to elevating the youth and community of the Northside. For over 70 years, we have partnered with families to blend arts, culture, and community-connected education. Whether through our alternative high school, 1st-5th grade summer enrichment, or the legendary Capri, we provide a welcoming environment where young people explore and unlock their creative power and shape their futures.
Rooted in North Minneapolis.
Igniting Inspiration, Connection, and Growth
PCYC is a vital neighborhood anchor dedicated to elevating the youth and community of the Northside. For over 70 years, we have partnered with families to blend arts, culture, and community-connected education. Whether through our alternative high school, 1st-5th grade summer enrichment, or the legendary Capri, we provide a welcoming environment where young people explore and unlock their creative power and shape their futures.
Visit the Capri in its Centennial Year
PCYC’s Dynamic Programs
PYC Arts & Technology High School
An alternative high school dedicated to giving students a positive, relevant, rigorous and community-connected education.
Juniors & Seniors! Ready to join PYC? We have space for you! Enrolling now for ’26-’27.
Stop by the school or email: tholmes@pcyc-mpls.org
Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year!
Learn More About PYC
PCYC Summer Freedom School
Summer Freedom School is a free summer literacy program for scholars in grades 1 – 5, designed to spark a lifelong love of reading.
Learn More About PCYC Summer Freedom School
The Capri
The Capri is a cultural arts center and vibrant community hub in North Minneapolis, offering spaces to create, learn, collaborate, and experience all forms of art.
Learn More About the CapriYour Generosity Makes
Our Work Possible
When you support PCYC, you help bring quality educational and artistic programming to North Minneapolis.
You make a tangible difference to youth, artists, and families —and help to build a stronger, brighter, and more resilient community.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
This grant is overseen by Executive Director Melissa Denton – mdenton@pcyc-mpls.org