C5 TEXAS

WHO WE ARE

The C5 Texas Program
The C5 program includes carefully sequenced, age appropriate learning experiences that provide a seamless flow of learning and growth across a five year program. Participants must begin the program in year 1 and progress through year 5. Each year includes curriculum in four key areas

Leadership Development

Social Awareness

College and Career Preperation

Community Activism

C5 SUMMER SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Each summer, C5 Texas Leaders participate in transformative Summer Signature Experiences designed to build confidence, leadership skills, character, and readiness for the next phase of their C5 journey. These immersive experiences help our C5 Leaders grow through challenge, teamwork, service, and real-world learning across all five curriculum areas.

SUMMER SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

CAMP LEADERSHIP U

A residential leadership camp where first-year Flints (8th grade) Leaders are introduced to the C5 Texas program, leadership development, outdoor adventure, and the strong relationships that will support them throughout their five-year journey.

CAMP LEADERSHIP U2

Second-year Lanterns (9th grade) Leaders return for an advanced camp experience where they step into mentorship roles, support first-year participants, and take on new leadership challenges designed to strengthen communication, teamwork, and responsibility.

TREK LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

A high-impact leadership and outdoor expedition experience where our 10th grade Hammers prepare for and complete a backpacking trek. Students build resilience, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-confidence while navigating new environments and challenges.

ROAD TO COLLEGE

Our 11th grade Compasses participate in a college tour experience, visiting universities in Texas and surrounding states. Students explore campus life, learn about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and begin envisioning their future after high school.

A.C.T. NOW! SUMMIT

A student-led leadership conference focused on a pressing community issue. Our Medallion 12th grade Leaders work together to identify solutions, advocate for change, and launch their individual Community Action Projects, the capstone experience of their final year in C5 Texas.

PATHWAYS - APPLYING NEW SKILLS IN THE REAL WORLD

During the school year participants learn new skills and integrate the skills they have learned over the summer into their life at home and in their community through the C5 Pathways program, the year round community based program that supports and guides participants during the school year. C5 Pathways includes: group learning events, group project planning and individual responsibilities and coaching.

Group Learning Events - Each class participates in 3-5 class specific learning events during the school year. These events are designed to help participants apply their leadership, community service and college and career skills in the context of their daily life. Events range from day long to weekend retreats.

Group Practicums – Participants engage in group projects and planning committees throughout the school year. Examples include planning committees for the summer experiences, Newsletters/website, Leadership Summit and Community Service projects.

Individual Responsibilities – C5 Texans are responsible for maintain a B average in their classes, completing a minimum of 40 hours of community service each year, and completing and carrying out their leadership action, high school action and Community Action plans. C5 staff work as coaches with individual students on a monthly basis to help them complete these individual responsibilities.