Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Mercer County is independently incorporated, 501(c)(3), community organization, whose mission is to enhance the lives of Greater Mercer County youth & their families, by providing affordable, quality educational & recreational services, which include: pre-schools; out-of-school programs; summer day camps; swim lessons & youth athletic leagues. Rooted in Catholic Tradition, CYO provides services in inclusive, non-discriminatory manner, respecting culture & faith of all. Initiated in 1952 by Trenton Diocese, primarily to provide recreational activities for Catholic youth, CYO was formally incorporated in 1961, & has evolved into full service childcare & youth development program provider at 9 sites in Trenton, Hamilton & Ewing.