About the Program

The goal of the City of Fresno Youth Fee Waiver Program is to minimize financial barriers for Fresno’s youth to participate in recreation programs by reducing fees for eligible youth from $75 per program to $20 per program.

The Youth Fee Waiver Program is administered by the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department.
WHICH YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS OFFER A PARTIAL FEE WAIVER?

Bitty Programs (ages 3-4 and 5-6)
  • Bitty Basketball
  • Bitty T-Ball
  • Bitty Outdoor Soccer

Junior Programs (ages 7-9, 10-12, 13-15)

  • Junior Basketball
  • Fitness Camp
  • Junior Flag Football
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Youth ages three to fifteen (3-15) that reside in the City of Fresno and demonstrate household need through:

1)    Household Incomes at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Line (show paystub, W-2 or tax return), or

2)    Show document to provide proof of participation in another need-based program such as:
  • Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Foster Youth
  • CalWORKs, EBT, SNAP, or WIC
  • PG&E: CARE or FERA
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Sensitive information such as account numbers or social security numbers can be redacted. Documents provided to show household need will not be returned or stored. Household need documents will be destroyed after review.

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