CCA Academy

CCA Academy CCA Academy is a campus of Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) and a member of the Alternative Schools

CCA Academy provides theme-based learning that connects the core areas of mathematics, science, social science, reading, writing, and the arts through the lens of Urban Agriculture/Ecology. Real world applications and exhibitions center on urban agriculture, aquaponics, vermiculture, water conservation, solar energy, holistic health, and culinary arts. If you would like to enroll, please visit www.applytoyccs.com to enter the lottery and select CCA Academy as your first choice school.

Additional highlights from our recently concluded Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony.The first frame features Commencemen...
06/04/2026

Additional highlights from our recently concluded Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony.

The first frame features Commencement Speaker Nicholas Crayton, CCA Board of Directors President Ms. Lilian Turner, and CCA Academy CEO/Principal Dr. Myra Sampson. Subsequent photos capture our graduates celebrating this significant achievement.

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026!

Join us for our End-of-the-Year Picnic tomorrow, June 4, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM! Enjoy free food, games, and an opportu...
06/03/2026

Join us for our End-of-the-Year Picnic tomorrow, June 4, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM! Enjoy free food, games, and an opportunity to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Valedictorian Jayveon Johnson and Resilience Award recipient Ferdinand Davis are featured in the first two photos, follo...
06/02/2026

Valedictorian Jayveon Johnson and Resilience Award recipient Ferdinand Davis are featured in the first two photos, followed by highlights from the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Congratulations to all of our graduates on this remarkable achievement. We are proud of your hard work, perseverance, and dedication, and we look forward to all that you will accomplish in the future.

Students plant eggplants and peppers in Permapark and help train grape vines to one of our trellis archways.
05/27/2026

Students plant eggplants and peppers in Permapark and help train grape vines to one of our trellis archways.

Our heirloom plant sale is almost here! 🌱 Students have been growing heirloom vegetables alongside companion plants like...
05/14/2026

Our heirloom plant sale is almost here! 🌱 Students have been growing heirloom vegetables alongside companion plants like marigolds and chives that naturally help keep pests away. Fresh, sustainable, and perfect for your backyard garden and kitchen.

Spring activities in the bioswale. CCA students had a great time feeding our chickens and collecting fresh eggs.
05/12/2026

Spring activities in the bioswale. CCA students had a great time feeding our chickens and collecting fresh eggs.

Wednesday May 6th & Thursday May 7th, 2026 - CCA Academy students visited the Garfield Park Conservatory as part of the ...
05/08/2026

Wednesday May 6th & Thursday May 7th, 2026 - CCA Academy students visited the Garfield Park Conservatory as part of the Young Adult Horticulture Pathway Program, where they gained hands-on horticulture experience and explored future career opportunities in the industry.

Plant Sale at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Park Ridge, Illinois - Sunday April 12th, 2026
04/15/2026

Plant Sale at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Park Ridge, Illinois - Sunday April 12th, 2026

03/31/2026

CCA Academy 47th Benefit Celebration Winners!

First Place: Mr. & Mrs. Sean McDermott ($500)

Second Place: Mr. & Mrs. Brent Duelm ($250)

Third Place: Dianne Kelly ($100)

Address

1231 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
60623

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17737622272

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