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2013 Summer Youth Program

The Parks & Recreation Department provides a structured supervised program for children at 23 Community Centers located throughout the City, as well as a number of school sites. In 2013, the program will run from June 17 to Aug. 9. The program keeps youth, ages six to 14, active by engaging them in a variety of safe, supervised, age appropriate activities such as traditional sports, craft projects, active games, art exploration, fitness and nutrition, as well as reading and math and science enrichment activities. Swimming opportunities will also be offered for program participants at limited sites this summer. All Community Centers and school sites will receive a free, hot lunch and snack for the entire program.

Registration for the community centers began April 6, 2013, and will continue until slots are full. Parents may register their children at the community center where they would like their children to attend. Community Center slots availability (05/18/2013) (Also includes SYP school sites)

The program follows self-monitored guidelines, which will limit the number of participants per site. SYP at Community Centers maintains a 1:25 Staff to participant ratio. Spaces are determined by the size of the facility - 40 to 125 slots. Participants will be grouped according to age and staff will conduct age-appropriate recreation activities at both the community center and school sites.

Information
Dates/Time:	June 17 to Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ages:	6 - 14 year olds only at SYP Community Centers; 6 - 12 at school sites
Fee:	Summer participant fees are based on a sliding scale according to income and family size. See Summer Participant Fee Chart file attached below. If you presume your family will qualify for a reduced fee, an Income Verification Form must be completed. 2013 Summer Youth Program Fee Schedule PDF 26.7kb

You may complete the Income Verification process at any of the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Community Centers.

Requirements

Income Verification: (all that applies)

• Parent/Guardian must be present
• 2012 Federal Income Tax Return
• 2012 School Free or Reduced Lunch Qualification Form
• Social Security Income Documents
• TANF Documents, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or Chip award documents
• Any other Public/Government Benefit Award Documents
• Notarized Employment Verification Document

Family Size Verification: (all that applies)

• Original Birth Certificates/Adoption documents for ALL children in the family
• Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• Marriage Certificate (to determine lineage of child)
• Court Orders
• Foster Care Documents

NO CHILD WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY THE FEES REQUIRED.

Registration are the following:

• Parent/Guardian must be present
• Original Birth Certificate of participant(s)
• Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• If applicable, the approved Income Verification Form.
• Cash or Money Order; made payable to: City of San Antonio

For more information call 207-3000.

Teen Connection Summer Program

Teens can stay physically active and involved at Teen Connection sites during summer. Free supervised recreational program with gym activities available for teens ages 13 - 18. Melendrez Community Center, 5919 W. Commerce, and Lincoln Community Center, 2915 E. Commerce, will serve as the sites. Hours vary, depending on the site. Register on the first day of the program.

Phone: 207-3000
Cost: Free