Youth Programs strives to make a difference in the lives of our community’s children. We employ highly-trained, professional paid staff and volunteers who embrace quality and establish high standards for the effective delivery of recreational and educational services for boys and girls ages 4-18. Exceptional partnerships have also been created to maximize community resources and enhance opportunities. We encourage new ideas and welcome your participation. View our video!

YOUTH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
RAP (Recreation Afterschool Program): This after school program is offered at six different elementary school sites: Adams, Franklin, Monroe, Open Alternative, Washington and Roosevelt. For a Parent Handbook (available 9/1/08) and all RAP registration forms, please call 564-5495 or click on RAP link above (see Downloads). 2008-2009 RAP flyer English/Spanish

FREE Junior High Afterschool Sports & Enrichment Programs: The City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara High School District collaborate with local groups such as PAL and Club West to offer after school sports and special interest clubs and classes to junior high students at Santa Barbara, La Colina, La Cumbre and Goleta Valley Jr. High Schools. Click here for registration form in English/in Spanish Click here for PAL registration form Eng/Spanish
2008-09 Schedules: Goleta Valley Eng/Spanish; La Colina Eng/Spanish; Santa Barbara Jr. High Eng/Spanish; La Cumbre Eng/Spanish. For Jr. High Sports Games schedule, click here.

A-OK! Program (Afterschool Opportunities for Kids): Participation is based on recommendation of school’s administration. Participating schools are Adams, Franklin, Harding, Cleveland and McKinley. Program is offered at elementary school sites from 2-6pm. This after-school educational and enrichment program provides opportunities for academic growth, encouragement and development in a multitude of areas. Call Healthy Start and ASES Program Director Theresa Weisglass at 805-963-7751 ext. 201 for more information.

CAMPS & SPORTS CLINICS
Winter Break Camps, Dec. 22, 2008-Jan. 2, 2009
Spring Break Camps, March 30-April 3, 2009
Summer Camps and Sports Clinics


YOUTH RECREATION CLASSES
Dance: Ballet, Flamenco
Arts: Art From the Heart, Ceramics, Acting
Tennis: Pee Wee, Junior, Pre-Teen and Youth
Swim: Tiny Tot, Beginner, Beginner/Intermediate, Advanced
Sports: Free elementary afterschool sports program, soccer, archery, doggone fun