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Youth Program Scholarship Fund

YPSF applications for 2026 open on September 17, 2025.

The 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.

Important YPSF Dates

To help families plan ahead, here are the application opening dates and the calendar year each scholarship covers:

Application Open DateScholarship Valid FromScholarship Valid Through
September 17, 2025January 1, 2026December 31, 2026
September 16, 2026January 1, 2027December 31, 2027
September 16, 2027January 1, 2028December 31, 2028

How to Apply for Youth Program Scholarship Fund

Learn how to apply for the Youth Program Scholarship Fund

Steps to Apply

  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 
  • Summer Day Camps – Summer Oasis (located at your local Community Centers and select park sites) 
  • Youth Sports – Jr. NBA, NFL Flag Football, Skate Pass

Scholarship Value: Covers registration and membership fees for eligible programs.

Eligibility: Requires documentation such as WIC, CalFresh, or MediCal. Learn More and Apply

Apply now!

YPSF Application (PDF)
YPSF Online Application

Program Registration Dates

  • Winter/Spring 2026 - November 12, 2025
  • Summer 2026 - April 8, 2026
  • Fall/Winter 2026 - July 29, 2026

Other opportunities for financial assistance

The Hart Fun Pass Program

A fee waiver program for senior recreation programs.

Access Leisure Fun Pass

An income-based fee-waiver for participants with disabilities.

Financial Hardship Fee Waiver

A fee waiver for households that do not qualify for the YPSF Scholarship.

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