Community Members Welcome to YC!
We're proud to be part of Yavapai County and we're honored at the support we receive from our communities. Community members benefit from Yavapai College in the following ways:
Art Gallery
YC Art Gallery in Prescott is an instructional gallery under the umbrella of the Visual, Performing & Liberal Arts Division. The gallery hosts juried exhibitions of work by artists from around the world as well as artwork by YC art faculty and students. All Prescott openings sponsored by the YC Art Department.
The Richard Marcusen Sculpture Garden
at Yavapai CollegeThe Richard Marcusen Sculpture Garden at Yavapai College is adjacent to the YC Performing Arts Center. With meandering walks, the four-acre park enhances a variety of beautiful trees and shrubs. It provides a graceful setting for study, quiet contemplation and, as an extension of the Center, is a delightful area for outdoor events.
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Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning - Learning is something that continues throughout our lives. If you want to learn something new in a relaxed environment that fits your schedule, our Lifelong Learning program has something for you. Non-credit classes
Non-credit classes - Single-day or multi-week courses offer many topics ranging from geology, photography to tap dancing. Classes are non-credit, no prerequisites or grades assigned. Learn something new, meeting people in a fun, friendly atmosphere.College for Kids
College for Kids - Is your child looking for something fun and exciting to break up the monotony of summer? Learn more or register your child for College for Kids!YCPAC
YCPAC - The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center schedules a variety of world-class performances each year. You won't be at a loss for how to spend an enjoyable evening or weekend with Community Events.
Facility Usage & Rental
The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center is available to host your event. Whether large or small, short or long in duration, we have venues and options that will work for you. With our recent million-dollar refresh, the YCPAC boasts state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and a highly-trained and professional staff to provide full support to your event.
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Family Enrichment Center
We are a child development center and lab school located on the Prescott Campus of Yavapai College. We offer a safe, nurturing child-centered child care program that focuses on promoting children's learning and we provide training to future teachers.
We have year round enrollment for children ages three months old through five years of age. To learn more, please visit our website.
Fitness Center & Swimming Pool
The fitness center offers students access to fitness classes, machine and free weights, cardiovascular training, strength training and other key components to fitness. Please note that in order to utilize the fitness center you must be enrolled in one of the classes.
The Yavapai College pool offers an array of exciting aquatic related courses for beginners all the way to competitive swimmers. Warm water exercise classes are great for those with physical limitations such as arthritis, and other osteopathic conditions. Some classes offered are specifically for children, too.
Mail Center
At the Yavapai College Mail Center, you can send, receive and return business mail or packages. The Mail Center can assist customers with many communication and delivery needs, such as fax and notary services, and provide packaging supplies and stamps.
College Police
The primary role of the Yavapai College Police Department is to provide assistance and protection of people on all campuses, protection of their property and protection of College property within the District. As a full service college police department, the department is staffed by highly trained officers who are AZPOST certified. They have the same responsibilities and authority as municipal, county or state law enforcement agencies.
Nature Trail
This 1.5 mile, non-motorized trail on the Prescott Campus was built to preserve our natural areas, provide recreational opportunities, and encourage biological, and cultural opportunities for all. It is an official Arizona State Trail, carefully designed and built to be natural and sustainable with the help of a Heritage Fund Grant and local contributors.
Experience the Cities & Towns of Yavapai County
YC serves all of Yavapai County, one of the four original Arizona Counties created by the First Arizona Territorial Legislature. The following videos will provide viewers with a feel for the beauty, history, and community of Yavapai County’s cities and towns.