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2026 YPCE Summer Programs Overview
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File ID: 2026-00608
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Contact
Contact: Katie Houser, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6046, khouser@cityofsacramento.org; Anthony Munoz, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6251, amunoz@cityofsacramento.org; Sjon Swanson, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6049, sswanson@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Presenter
Presenter: Samantha Vu, Recreation Superintendent, (916) 808-1572, svu@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Summer Programs
The Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department will offer a variety of free and fee-based summer programs for youth, adults, and families citywide. Summer registration opens online and at community centers on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Scholarship opportunities and financial assistance are available for many fee-based programs. For a full list of summer program activities please visit the Come out and Play Activity Guide.
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Summer Oasis in Community Centers and Select Park Locations
The Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment (YPCE) department presents Summer Oasis for youth and teens ages 5-17 at community centers, clubhouses, and select parks throughout Sacramento. Summer Oasis offers the traditional summer camp experience with indoor and outdoor experiences. Campers will enjoy a variety of engaging activities, from arts and crafts to active sports, games, and neighborhood trips, including swimming at participating locations. Meals are provided in partnership with the local school districts.
Summer Oasis camps are available for $55.00 to $115 per session, with varying prices depending on the camp location. Each session lasts 4 weeks, except for Summer Oasis William Land Park Session 2.
Families can participate in Summer Oasis at no cost through the Youth Program Scholarship Fund.
Community Center Locations
• District 2 - Mims Hagginwood Community Center
• District 3 - South Natomas Community Center
• District 4 - Clunie Community Center
• District 5 - Oak Park Community Center
• District 6 - Coloma Community Center
• District 6 - George Sim Community Center
• District 8 - Pannell Meadowview Community Center
Park Locations
• District 1 - North Natomas Regional Park
• District 4 - William Land Park
In 2025, community centers had 1, 596 youth and teen participant enrollments, with over 10,000 visits across 7 community centers and clubhouses. For summer 2026, community center and clubhouses expanded the program to include “Kinders” for 5-year olds.
4th “R” Summer Sites:
Select 4th “R” centers are open for summer care from 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday.
This summer, we’re celebrating 40 amazing years of memories, friendships, and adventure! Our anniversary-themed program will honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future through exciting weekly activities inspired by each decade of 4th “R”. Participants will enjoy throwback games, classic crafts, music and trends from the past 40 years, and special legacy events that highlight program traditions.
From retro field day challenges to time-capsule projects and anniversary celebrations, each day will blend nostalgia with fresh new fun. Participants will build connections and create memories that will shape the next 40 years.
Join us as we celebrate four decades of laughter, growth, and community - and make this summer one to remember!
For registration information visit our website at 4thrchildcare.com
• District 1 - Heron - Natomas Unified School District
• District 1 - Regency Park - Twin Rivers Unified School District
• District 3 - Two Rivers - Natomas Unified School District
• District 3 - Witter Ranch - Natomas Unified School District
• District 4 - Caleb Greenwood - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 4 - Phoebe Hearst - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 5 - Leonardo da Vinci - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 6 - Hubert Bancroft - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 6 - Sequoia - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 7 - Didion - Sacramento City Unified School District
• District 7 - Sutterville - Sacramento City Unified School District
Aquatics Summer Programs
The YPCE department plans to offer a multitude of Aquatics programs throughout the City including Recreational Swimming, Lap Swimming, Swim Lessons, Aquacise, Lifeguard Certification Courses, and Special Events.
Pool Locations
• District 1 - North Natomas Aquatics Complex
• District 2 - Johnston Pool
• District 2 - Robertson Wading Pool
• District 3 - Doyle Pool
• District 4 - Bertha Henschel Wading Pool
• District 4 - Clunie Pool
• District 4 - Glenn Hall Pool
• District 4 - Southside Pool
• District 5 - Mangan Pool
• District 5 - McClatchy Pool
• District 6 - Colonial Wading Pool
• District 6 - George Sim Pool
• District 6 - Oki Pool
• District 6 - Tahoe Pool
• District 7 - William Land Park Wading Pool
• District 8 - Cabrillo Pool
• District 8 - Pannell Meadowview Pool
Rec Swim
Recreational swimming hours are planned for all 17 aquatic facilities throughout the City during the summer season and on the weekends in spring and fall at the regional North Natomas Aquatics Complex. Admission fees for neighborhood pools are $3 per youth and $5 per adult, and at the regional North Natomas Aquatics Complex admission fees are $7 per youth and $9 per adult. YPCE partners with Sacramento Public Libraries, Council Districts, and various community-based organizations to offer opportunities for discounted or free pool admission.
Swim Lessons and Other Aquatics Programming
Swim lessons are planned for all 12 neighborhood pools and NNAC for Summer 2026, with additional Spring and Fall programs at Clunie Pool and NNAC. Space is available for over 2,700 registrants. Sessions of six 30-minute swim lessons are $72.
In addition to swim lessons, the City offers junior lifeguarding, which provides youth ages 12-15 years old with a foundation in water rescue skills and helps participants prepare for enrollment in an American Red Cross Lifeguard course. Junior lifeguarding camps are planned at Clunie Pool, Johnston Pool, McClatchy Pool, Pannell Meadowview Pool, and NNAC, and will cost $79 per week. The City also plans to offer recreational summer swim teams at Clunie Pool, Glenn Hall Pool, Pannell Meadowview Pool, and NNAC. Throughout the summer, participants are offered the opportunity to compete in swim meets at Pannell Meadowview Pool and NNAC. Fees for swim team are $149 per summer.
Eligible applicants can register for Aquatics programming at no cost through YPCE’s Youth Program Scholarship Fund and the Adult Swim Safe Scholarship.
The City’s Basic Water Safety program provides youth and adults, ages 3 years old and up, with three 30-minute no-cost classes that focus on age and ability-appropriate activities that teach important basic swimming and water safety concepts. The Basic Water Safety programming is currently planned at Cabrillo Pool, George Sim Pool, Johnston Pool, Mangan Pool, McClatchy Pool, and Oki Pool, with space for over 350 participants.
Other summer recreation programs include:
• Jr. Giants
o Location: William Land Park Ballfields
o The Junior Giants program is a free, non-competitive, co-ed baseball/softball league for youth ages 5-18 that uses baseball as a platform to teach character development, education, health, and bullying prevention to underserved youth. Registration opens on April 1, 2026, and closes on May 20, 2026. Practices begin the week of June 9, 2026, with teams practicing once per week and continuing through August 1, 2026. Games begin the week of June 27, 2026, with all games played at Land Park. Registration link will be through gojrgiants.org (direct link will be provided).
• Summer Skate Camps at the 28th and B Skate Park
o Hosted by YaSkate - Summer Skate Camp with YASKATE! - Age 7-14
§ Information: Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; $175 per skater.
§ Dates:
• Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
• Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
• Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
• Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
• Summer Softball Leagues
o Locations: Sacramento Softball Complex, Grant Park, Tahoe Park
o Offering: Men's / WOMENS / COED Divisions
o Team Fee: $520
o Start Date: Tuesdays 5/19/26; Thursdays 5/21/26
o Registration opens on 4/8/26 in Active Net
• Hot Spot Remix Special Events
• Recreation Explorer Camp
• Summer @ City Hall
• Senior Health and Wellness Activities
• Youth Workforce Development
o Young Leaders of Tomorrow
o Prime Time Teen
o North Natomas Youth Workforce Development Program
o Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA)
o Landscape & Learning
• Camp Sacramento
o Family Camp
§ Families are getting in from the waitlists for this summer.
§ Registration for the Summer 2027 season opens August 21st at 11am.
o Bonus Summer Session 2026!
§ This is a brand-new session running from August 7th - August 9th, 2026. Families will stay onsite for the duration of the session, which offers the same activities and program as a Family Camp Session, condensed into a conveniently shortened weekend format . Registration opens on April 8th, 2026, at 12:00 pm (PST) through UltraCamp
o A Day at Camp! 2026
§ This program takes place first on July 9, 2026 then again on July 23rd, 2026. Families registered for either of these dates will attend a modified Camp Sac program that runs from 11am - 2pm (PST) at the Camp Sacramento Facility located in Twin Bridges, CA. The program will include a variety of popular Camp Sac activities, lunch in the historic Dining Hall, and access to information about all Camp Sac programs. Sacramento residents can attend these dates free of charge. No transportation provided.
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Policy Considerations: Not applicable.
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Economic Impacts: None.
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Environmental Considerations: Not applicable.
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Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment provides annual updates to commission on Community Centers and Community Recreation.
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Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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