Prime Time Teen

Prime Time Teen (PTT) is an eight-week interactive workforce readiness and skill development program available for youth ages 13-18 years old and currently in middle or high school. The program places an emphasis on engaging participants in the development of 21st Century workforce readiness skills and the creation of a youth-led community service project. All participants who meet attendance goals and participate in the youth-led community service project will receive a Certificate of Completion along with a $425 stipend.

List of Eligibility Requirements:

  • Participants must live within Sacramento City limits to participate.
  • Must be between the ages of 13 – 18 years old.
  • If youth is 18 years old, must be able to provide a school transcript to verify school attendance before program starts.

Spring Registration opens February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm

Spring 2025 sessions

Registration Opens: February 24, 2025, at 4:30pm

Program Dates: March 17 – May 7, 2025
Monday & Wednesday
Location: North Natomas Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm 
Activity #: 2712 Register Here

Program Dates: March 18 – May 8, 2025
Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Clunie Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm 
Activity #: 27280 Register Here

Summer 2025 sessions

Session #1: Registration Opens: May 5, 2025, at 4:30pm

Program Dates: June 9 – July 3, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Johnston Community Center
9:30am – 12:00pm
Activity #: 27993

Program Dates: June 9 – July 3, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: South Natomas Community Center
2:45pm – 5:15pm
Activity #: 27994

Session #2: Registration Opens: June 16, 2025, at 4:30pm

Program Dates: July 14 – August 7, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Belle Cooledge Community Center
9:30am – 12:00pm
Activity #: 27995

Program Dates: July 14 – August 7, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Location: Oak Park Community Center
2:30pm – 5:00pm
Activity #: 27996

Fall 2025 sessions

Session #1: Registration Opens: August 18, 2025, at 4:30pm

Program Dates: September 15 – November 5, 2025
Monday & Wednesday
Location: George Sim Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 28071

Program Dates: September 16 – November 6, 2025
Tuesday & Thursday
Location: Pannell Meadowview Community Center
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Activity #: 28072

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do I apply for this program?

The website ActiveNet is used to enroll youth into our programming. You need to make an account before you can enroll your youth. The primary account needs to be parent/guardian information and then the youth can be added to the account. If you are having problems, you can contact program staff to assist.

How many times can a youth complete the program?

Youth may participate and complete the program up to a max of two times, while they meet the age eligibility.

My youth recently graduated from high school and is 17 years old and attending college. Am I still able to enroll my youth in the program?

Unfortunately, no as youth has graduated from high school and do not meet the requirement of being a current MS or HS student. If youth are 18 years old and still currently attending high school, they are eligible to participate.

Where can I find out if my youth lives within the city limits?

You may check to see if a youth’s house address is eligible on this webpage. If the address is within one of the 8 council districts you are within the city limits.

I tried to enroll my youth, but I was told that where I live is not eligible. I have an address within Sacramento why is my youth not eligible?

The City of Sacramento shares the same name as the county in which it resides. While you might have “Sacramento” in your address it might not be part of the City of Sacramento. More information can be found on this webpage.

I enrolled my youth in the program, but they will be out for “x” amount of time, due to a school event/vacation/sports practice/afterschool program, etc. Will this affect their enrollment in the program?

Due to the nature of the program and its monetary component, youth are only allowed one excused or unexcused absence. If there are planned missed days, we highly encourage you to enroll your youth in another session of program, that better fits their schedule. We hold sessions throughout the year.

The program was full, and I was put on the waitlist, when will we know if my youth got into the program?

When an open spot becomes available, we will contact the next youth on the waitlist by phone and email to confirm their spot on the roster. Please make sure contact information is correct and accurate on your ActiveNet account. Open spots are filled from the waitlist up until the second week of the program.

This program sounds amazing, but I can't attend in person. Are there any online options?

All instructional program sessions are held in person at identified community center for eight weeks unless noted due to holidays and city building closure.

Contact us

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Email: PrimeTimeTeen@cityofsacramento.org

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