Summer Youth Programs
Summer Youth Program
Registration is underway
Registration for the Summer Youth Program school sites and community centers is currently underway and will continue until all slots are filled. View
Site Availability for a list of the sites and their current availability. View
May Extended Registration for the registration sites and dates for school sites through the end of May.
Summer Youth Program participants enjoy eight weeks of recreation-themed activities as well as lunch and a snack. Children participate in activities include active games, sports, arts & crafts, a weekly enrichment program in art and science and a free lunch and snack program.
The program will be offered Monday through Friday, June 18 through August 10, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at approximately 65 area schools and Parks and Recreation Department Community Centers throughout the city.
The Summer Youth Program at school sites utilizes the school's gymnasium and outdoor enclosed areas. The program follows self-monitored guidelines, which will limit the number of participants per site. The Summer Youth Program maintains a 1:25 Staff to participant ratio. Participants will be grouped according to age and staff will conduct age-appropriate recreation activities.
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 prior to the School Site Mass Registration.
Summer Fee Schedule 2012 (English and Spanish) 
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Summer Youth Program Community Center flier (Spanish) (PDF)
To find out if your family qualifies for the reduced rate prior to registration in the spring, you may complete the Income Verification Form at any of the Parks and Recreation Department community centers during center hours of operation or at the Ron Darner Parks and Recreation Operations Headquarters, 5800 Old Highway 90 West, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
School sites participating in the 2012 Summer Youth Program are now available. For a list of the 2012 school sites, click on PDF: PDF 32.4kb
| Program Dates: | Monday - Friday, June 18 - Aug. 10 (Closed Wednesday, July 4) |
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Fees: | Fees based on sliding scale |
| Ages: | 6 - 12 year olds at SYP School Sites; 6 - 14 at Community Center sites |
Requirements for Income Verification: (all that applies)
- Parent/Guardian must be present
- 2011 Federal Income Tax Return (2012 Federal Income Tax Return if completed after April 17, 2012
- 2011-2012 School Free or Reduced Lunch Qualification Form
- Social Security Income Documents
- TANF Documents, SNAP, Lone Star Card, Medicaid and/or CHIP award documents
- Any other Public/Government Benefit Award Documents
- Notarized Employment Verification Document
- No W-2 forms will be accepted.
Parks and Recreation Department Year-Round Community Centers participating in the summer youth program:
| Location | Address | Phone |
| Bode | 901 Rigsby Ave. | 532-1212 |
| Copernicus | 5003 Lord Rd. | 648-1072 |
| Cuellar | 5626 San Fernando | 436-0908 |
| Dawson | 2500 E. Commerce | 227-1627 |
| Denver Heights | 300 Porter St. | 533-5242 |
| Dorie Miller Community Center | 2802 Martin Luther King Drive | 333-4650 |
| Garza | 1450 Mira Vista | 435-6806 |
| (Virginia) Gill | 7902 Westshire | 675-2123 |
| Hamilton | 10700 Nacogdoches Rd. | 654-7749 |
| Harlandale | 7227 Briar Place | 924-8021 |
| Meadowcliff | 1260 Pinn Road | 674-0820 |
| Miller's Pond | 6175 Old Pearsall Road | 623-2900 |
| Normoyle | 700 Culberson | 924-0770 |
| Palm Heights Center | 1201 W. Malone | 207-3099 |
| Ramirez Center | 1011 Gillette Blvd. | 921-0681 |
| Father Roman Center | 11030 Ruidosa | 627-2138 |
| San Juan Brady Gardens Center | 2307-S. Calaveras | 225-5410 |
| South San Center | 2031 Quintana | 927-1640 |
| Southside Lions Center | 3100 Hiawatha | 532-1502 |
| Tobin | 1900 W. Martin | 225-0941 |
| Ward Center | 435 E. Sunshine Dr. | 732-2481 |
| Woodard Center | 1011 Locke St. | 225-5445 |
| (Jean) Yates Center | 528 Rasa Drive | 673-1152 |
For more information call 207-3000.
Summer Nutrition Program
The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Summer Nutrition Program funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant at more than 75 sites each summer. Food is served at summer youth recreation sites and other agencies throughout the summer program. High quality meals similar to those served during the school year by the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs are offered free for youngsters ages 18 and under at the pre-approved sites. Meals are usually served around 11:30 a.m. and snacks at 3 p.m. Children do not have to be registered at the site in order to participate in the Food Program. Check back for Summer 2011 information.
The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at the sites listed. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write:
USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C., 20250-9410
Or call 202-260-1026, 866-632-9992 (toll-free)
or 202-401-0216 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Teen Connection Summer Program
Teen Connection Summer Program
207-3000
2012 sites to be announced
Admission: free
Teens ages 13 to 18 can stay physically active and involved Monday through Friday. This program offers a safe, supervised free open gym and active games and sports.