Youth Program Scholarship Fund

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The Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department’s Youth Program Scholarship Fund (YPSF) ensures youth ages 0-24 and families with financial need have access to quality recreation programs throughout the City of Sacramento. Applicants who qualify receive a scholarship for the current calendar year toward registration and membership fees for eligible City of Sacramento YPCE programs.

Apply now for scholarship eligibility through December 2025!

How to apply for a YPSF Scholarship

  1. Create or verify you have an active City of Sacramento ActiveNet account.
    - For assistance setting up an account, call (916) 808-6060 or visit your local community center!
  2. Complete a YPSF Scholarship application below.
  3. Attach or upload required documentation to determine scholarship eligibility: Submit a current Notice of Action Letter verifying the household’s or applicant’s enrollment in one of the following programs: WIC, CalFresh, CalWORKS, TANF, MediCal
  4. Submit your completed application and documentation online OR send your completed application with documentation to YPSF@cityofsacramento.org
  5. Within 21 days, a staff member will notify you via email of your households YPSF status, and how to register for eligible YPCE programs.

Allow up to 21 days for application processing. Applications must be approved and processed, and applicants must be registered for the eligible program, prior to beginning the activity.

Application approval does not guarantee registration in a program. Eligibility for scholarships must be established every year by meeting eligibility and verification requirements.

Eligible Programs

  • Aquatics – Swim Lessons, Junior Lifeguard Camps, Swim Teams
  • Community Centers – Kids’ Night Out, Wellness Room Membership, Recreation Explorer Camp (R.E.C.), Teen Scene
  • Expanded Learning – Summer Oasis, Kids Camp
  • Youth Sports – Jr. NBA, NFL Flag Football, Skate Pass

Program Registration Dates

Allow up to 21 days for application processing.

  • Winter/Spring 2025 - Nov 13
  • Summer 2025 - April 9
  • Fall/Winter 2025 - July 30

Join Us at Scholarship Information Sessions

 Learn more about the scholarships available and get help with your application at our Scholarship Information Sessions. Registration is not required, walk-ins welcome! Dates & Location:

  • October 9, 2024: Oak Park Community Center, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • November 12, 2024: Hagginwood Community Center, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • January 15, 2025: Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • February 12, 2025: South Natomas Community Center, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • March 6, 2025: North Natomas Community Center, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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