Help Kids Play!

Too many youth miss out on formative experiences like swim lessons
or sports camps simply because their family cannot afford the fees. 

Join County Park Friends to fix this by donating today.
With your support, we aim to raise $30,000 by end of 2024

Support youth to enjoy ​Santa Cruz County Parks programming in 2025!

Do you want to apply?

Q - How long are the applications open? A -  One month: February 21 - March 21 2025 for 2025 programming
​Q - Who is eligible? A - Priority for those who are eligible for MediCal, CalFresh, WIC, have Disabilities, or are Veterans
Q - How much does the Access Grant cover? A - The full tuition for a catalog program, Learn to Swim or Pool Guards session
Q - If I received a grant last year, may I apply again? A - Yes
​Q - How many grants do you make? A - In 2024, we granted to 104 eligible families (with 140 youth)!
Q - What programs are available? A - Learn to Swim, Pool Guards, Sports Camps, Day Camps or others from County Parks Catalog
In 2024, our access grants and equity programs were made possible with support and/or collaboration by: 
County Parks Department, Joshua Tyler, Individual Donors like you!
Thank You
County Park Friends 2023
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