Programs and Services for Children, Youth, Teens, Young Adults and Families

The City of Santa Monica offers fun programs for youth of all ages and resources to help families grow!

For All Ages

Arts and Culture

Parks

Beach

Swim Center/Aquatics

The Cove Skate Park

Active Living

Recreation Programs:  Online Enrollment      Current Class Schedule

Young Children and Families

Read our Child Care/Early Education FAQs

Find child care through:

Connections for Children (310) 452-3325

Social Service Programs for children and families

Library Programs for pre-readers

Get Involved: Join the Santa Monica

Child Care and Early Education Task Force

School-Age Youth

After-school Programs

Summer and School Breaks

Social Service Programs for children and families

Library Programs for kids, including homework help

Teens and Older Youth

Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center

Get Involved: Youth Leadership Council

Employment Resources

Social Service Programs for Teens and Young Adults

After-school Programs

Summer and School Breaks

Library Programs

Parenting Resources

Parent Information Sessions at the Police Activities League (PAL)

Parent Education at Virginia Avenue Park

Find child care through:

Connections for Children (310) 452-3325

After School Programs

Get Involved: Join the Child Care and Early Education Task Force

Check out the the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women