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Apex Youth Connection
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| Website | https://www.apexyouthconnection.org |
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| Founded | 2001 |
| Location | Biddeford, Maine, United States |
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| Mission Statement | Apex is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth through hands-on activities and outdoor adventure, while fostering meaningful mentorships in an environment where every child feels safe and valued. |
| Phone | 207-282-9700 |
| Other Contact Info | https://www.facebook.com/ApexYouthConnection/, https://www.instagram.com/apexyouthconnection/ |
Apex Youth Connection, formerly known as Community Bicycle Center (CBC), facilitates youth development programs that equip youth living in Biddeford and surrounding communities with life skills, physical health, mentoring, and asset-building experiences. We use hands-on bicycle maintenance, cycling, and community service activities to develop thriving attitudes, behaviors, and skills in participants. Staff and volunteers are guided by our vision of engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in experiences to improve their well being through bicycle experiences.
History
The Community Bicycle Center was founded in 2001. It briefly operated out of a storage facility, and later found space in the Northern York County branch of the YMCA. That facility closed in June 2005, and so the CBC formally incorporated as a nonprofit, and in 2006 purchased its current facility on 6 acres. Due to the growth of new programs, including non-bike-related programs, the organization changed its name to Apex Youth Connection in October 2019.[1]
Services Offered
Apex Bike Factory (ABF) is the core of our Job Readiness Program. As a full-service bike shop run by middle and high school students, it empowers and prepares our youth in two ways:
- Immersive work experiences to practice the skills and mindsets for their future careers.
- Personalized career path development and exploration.