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Recreation Scholarships

Scholarships for recreation programs are funded through the North of the River Recreation Foundation's Youth Scholarship Fund and may cover up to 50% of program fees, depending on eligibility and available funding.

Applications for the Fall/Winter 2026 season will be open soon!

2026-27 Applicable Programs 
  • Afterschool Sports
  • Basketball Skills & Drills
  • Co-Op Program
  • Discovery Sports
  • Jr Theatre
  • Kern River Volleyball Camp
  • Pickleball Peak Camp
  • Primary Sports
  • Ready, Set, Cook!
  • Spring Break Camp
  • STEAM Camp
  • Summer Camp
  • Youth Summerball
Eligibility 

Youth under the age of 18 may qualify if their household currently participates in or receives benefits from one or more of the following programs:

  • Assistance from the Department of Human Services
  • Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Medi-Cal or Kern Family Health Care Services
  • Women Infant Children (WIC)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Foster Care (Guardianship Court Documentation)
  • Subsidized Housing HUD Section 8 Rent Subsidy
  • Kern Housing Authority Assistance
  • Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
  • Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) / Community Connections

Documentation must include the participant or parent/guardian's name and must be current and verifiable, reflecting active eligibility within the past 30 days.

Documentation must include the name of the participant or parent/guardian and must be current and verifiable, reflecting active eligibility within the past 30 days. Documentation must be submitted with the Application.

Requirements 

By accepting a scholarship, the participant and parent/guardian agree to the following: 

  • Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Scholarships are limited and not guaranteed.
  • Applications are only accepted during the program's registration window. 
  • A new application is required for each program or session.
  • Participants must attend and actively participate in the registered progrram.
  • Repeated absences may result in loss of future scholarship eligibility.
  • Participants must comply with the NOR Code of Conduct and all ordinances, as well as applicable laws.
  • Scholarships may cover up to 50% of program fees only.
  • Any remaining balance is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and must be paid at registration.
  • Scholarships have no cash value and are non-refundable
  • If a participant withdraws from a program, the scholarship portion will not be refunded, credited, or transferred.
  • Any eligible refunds will be processed in accordance with standard NOR refund procedures for that program, and will apply only to the portion paid by the parent/guardian.
  • NOR reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time.
  • Providing false or misleading information may result in revocation of scholarship and denial of future assistance.
Application Process 
  • Submission of a Scholarship Request Application and eligibility documentation
  • NOR staff will review your completed application, verify eligibility, and assess scholarship availability
  • Applicants will be notified of their approval status
  • Upon approval, participants must register and pay the remaining balance to secure their spot
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