Good news for families in Sacramento seeking enrichment for their young ones: the city’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department is now opening up applications for their Youth Program Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed to provide financial aid to youth ages 0-24 and their families, allowing them access to various quality recreation programs across the city for the 2026 calendar year. In a statement obtained by Sacramento City Express, Anthony Munoz, the YPCE recreation manager, emphasized, “We’re committed to making sure young people in Sacramento can access safe, enriching activities that support their growth and well-being.”
To qualify, applicants need to provide documentation that proves enrollment in services like WIC, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal. The fund covers numerous activities, ranging from sports programs such as Jr. NBA and NFL Flag Football to community center programs like Kids’ Night Out and Teen Scene. Notably, the scholarships will be valid from January 1 through December 31, 2026 and must be renewed annually by meeting eligibility requirements. Registration for winter and spring programs is set to open on November 12, giving families ample time to apply their scholarships to upcoming activities.
Munoz also commented on the barriers that such financial assistance is meant to overcome. “The Youth Program Scholarship Fund helps remove financial barriers so families can take advantage of the opportunities our community centers, sports programs and camps provide,” he told Sacramento City Express. These scholarships will potentially influence the lives of many young residents by providing access to programs such as swimming lessons, junior lifeguard camps, and summer day camps including Summer Oasis…