CEAC/Araruama is a Brazilian football club from Araruama, a city in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro state, and is a competitor in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2. The club is an offshoot of the local educational center, Centro Educacional Anísio Costa, giving it a unique community-based foundation. Their home ground is the Estádio Municipal de Araruama. As a club representing a smaller city, CEAC/Araruama's history is defined by its role in developing football in the region and providing opportunities for young athletes. They have navigated the challenges of state league football with resilience, often competing against clubs with greater resources. Their campaigns in the A2 are followed closely by a dedicated local fanbase that takes great pride in their team's efforts. The club embodies the spirit of regional football in Brazil, where every match is a chance to showcase talent and compete for honor, with the long-term dream of one day reaching the prestigious top division of Carioca football.