Rancho Cielo Youth Campus

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus Rancho Cielo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Federal Tax ID #77-0555859.

Rancho Cielo is a nonprofit that provides diploma education, vocational training and life skills development to the region’s youth in a safe and affirming environment.

Eleven years of growing skills and growing food for our community, and none of it would have been possible without Mike ...
06/23/2026

Eleven years of growing skills and growing food for our community, and none of it would have been possible without Mike & Kim Costa, longtime Title Sponsors of the Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser.

What started as a small idea became something much bigger because of them. Their vision and steady leadership, year after year, helped turn this fundraiser into one of Rancho Cielo's most meaningful community events, one that funds the programs that change young lives, while putting fresh, healthy food on the tables of families across Monterey County.

“It’s about the students,” Mike says. “That’s the main thing—always remembering it’s about the students. Everyone’s on board with why we’re doing this.”
Thank you, Mike & Kim, for believing in this from day one.

Get your Veggie Boxes and BBQ Lunches today: ranchocieloyc.org/fundraisers/vbb2026

We are grateful to have Taylor Farms as a Title Sponsor of our 11th Annual Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser! They continue to...
06/19/2026

We are grateful to have Taylor Farms as a Title Sponsor of our 11th Annual Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser! They continue to provide wholesome fresh foods that nourish families across the country. And it all began in the Salinas Valley.

Order Veggie Boxes and BBQ Lunches today: ranchocieloyc.org/fundraisers/vbb2026

🎉 School may have let out for summer last week, but some of our dedicated students stayed on for one more week of learni...
06/18/2026

🎉 School may have let out for summer last week, but some of our dedicated students stayed on for one more week of learning. All in the name of Driver’s Education. 🚗
Today, 11 Rancho Cielo students passed their written DMV exams and earned their learner’s permits, bringing the total number of Rancho Cielo students who have achieved this milestone to 192 over the past three years.
Their commitment to reaching this important goal, even after the school year ended, is something to celebrate. Bravo! We’re proud of you.
Through RIDE (Rancho Invests in Driving Equity) Car Scholarship, Rancho Cielo also ensures students have the transportation they need to succeed.

For more info on how you can help, visit: ranchocieloyc.org/ride-scholarship-program

“I am hopeful that one day I will be the owner of a construction company and, along with that, help my dad retire from w...
06/17/2026

“I am hopeful that one day I will be the owner of a construction company and, along with that, help my dad retire from working in the fields, advance his food business and help him reach his dream of owning his own restaurant,” said student speaker Jose Mendoza-Avina (pictured). “If you can take one thing from my story: Things take time, and sometimes things do not go as planned, but don’t give up.“

Read more about Rancho Cielo's historical graduation: ranchocieloyc.org/rancho-celebrates-largest-graduating-class-in-its-history

It’s that time! Veggie boxes and BBQ lunches are on sale now for Rancho Cielo’s 11th Annual Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser!...
06/16/2026

It’s that time! Veggie boxes and BBQ lunches are on sale now for Rancho Cielo’s 11th Annual Veggie Box & BBQ Fundraiser!

When you purchase a veggie box, you’re not just getting some tasty goodness of the Salad Bowl of the World; you’re helping sustain life-changing vocational training for our students.

Buy a box for yourself or donate a box through our amazing partners: Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Salvation Army Salinas, the Food Bank for Monterey County or the Second Harvest Food Bank.

And don't sleep on the BBQ tri-tip lunch, made fresh by our talented culinary team, because every great cause deserves great food. One box. One meal. One future.

Place your orders NOW at ranchocieloyc.org/fundraisers/vbb2026

All proceeds support our programs at Rancho Cielo.

On June 5, we celebrated Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy Class of 2026, who staffed 75 high-caliber events—near...
06/16/2026

On June 5, we celebrated Rancho Cielo’s Drummond Culinary Academy Class of 2026, who staffed 75 high-caliber events—nearly 90 counting their Friday Night Dinners—serving guests from across the Monterey community with a professionalism that belied their years.

"They worked long hours with intense focus and commitment, and supported each other with respect and kindness," said DCA General Manager Wanda Straw.

19 students are now heading into paid summer internships—sponsored by the Monterey County Hospitality Association—at some of the Peninsula's most prestigious properties. This is what Rancho Cielo is about. ❤️

PHOTOS: Tiffany Valasquez-Walker

Last Friday, 93 Rancho Cielo students graduated, our largest graduating class ever! Nearly 800 family members, friends, ...
06/15/2026

Last Friday, 93 Rancho Cielo students graduated, our largest graduating class ever! Nearly 800 family members, friends, dignitaries and community members gathered to celebrate this unforgettable achievement and cheer on the Class of 2026.

The growth has been remarkable. As John Muir Charter Schools CEO RJ Guess shared before diplomas were distributed, “We’ve tripled the number of graduates in the last four years, and that’s pretty amazing. In 2010, when we formed this partnership, we had 25 students, and now we have about 200 students. That’s another spectacular thing under Rancho’s leadership.”

Congratulations to our graduates, their families and everyone who helped make this success possible. Your hard work inspires us all. The future is bright!

06/13/2026

Congrats, Class of 2026!

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” —Henry David Thoreau

06/11/2026

Huge congratulations to Ivan, Ruben and Izabelle! They are officially car owners. They are also graduating tomorrow! With the RIDE (Rancho Invests in Driving Equity) Car Scholarship, Rancho Cielo is ensuring students have the transportation they need to succeed. The program also stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to removing barriers to success and creating equitable opportunities for all.

For more info on how you can get involved: ranchocieloyc.org/ride-scholarship-program

Address

710 Old Stage Road
Salinas, CA
93908

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(831) 444-3533

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