The Recreation Division is committed to engaging high-risk youth and their families to social, recreational and educational programs that support and enhance their quality of life through Community-Based Recreation.
Gilroy Youth Center
The Gilroy Youth Center is a free program for income eligible residents living in the incorporated areas of Gilroy. The Gilroy Youth Center operates an after school program during the school year and a day camp during the summer. Programming is held at the Cesar Chavez Gym, 227 IOOF Ave.
Qualifying families must register their child and complete a CDBG Gilroy Youth Scholarship Application. All information is confidential and is used to meet Federal grant audit requirements. Please submit one of the following documents with the scholarship application as proof of income:
- Free or reduced lunch eligibility letter
- Section 8 eligibility letter or voucher
- Enrollment in an government-assisted programs.
Registration Open for Fall 2020
Registration is open! Session 1 runs from September 21 to November 5. Session 2 is November 9 to December 17. There are two groups: Group A is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:00pm and Group B is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5:00pm. The program flyer provides more details in English and Spanish. We are accepting applications on an on-going basis.
For more information, please contact Community Coordinator Monica Gonzalez by email or at (408) 422-7392.