Watsonville Youth Center

Watsonville Youth Center Since 1994, the Gene Hoularis & Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center has served Watsonville youth.

Gogo came through like a whirlwind last Friday and gave out a bunch of prizes to our members provided by our partners! Y...
09/02/2026

Gogo came through like a whirlwind last Friday and gave out a bunch of prizes to our members provided by our partners! You never know when he’ll show up. You just gotta be here at the right time. La Misma Taqueria Ranch Milk TOGO'S Watsonville Downtown

SEPTEMBER AT THE YOUTH CENTERCheck out everything happening at the Youth Center this September.OPENMonday-Thursdays - 3:...
09/01/2026

SEPTEMBER AT THE YOUTH CENTER

Check out everything happening at the Youth Center this September.

OPEN
Monday-Thursdays - 3:30-6:30 PM
Fridays - 1:30-9 PM
Saturdays - 2-9 PM

Weekly Activities
Mondays
Sweet Spot Club: Learn to make a healthy snack that still hits!

Tuesdays
Cooking with Drey - 4 PM
Learn tasty recipes and sharpen your kitchen skills.
Origami Club - Learn how to make a plain piece of paper into a beautiful creation.

Wednesdays
Jungle Gym Workouts: Our “Jungle Gym” is a functional fitness space featuring resistance and cardio training equipment.

Thursdays
Post-Play Bites Club: Recharge and refuel after being active with simple snacks that will give you a second wind.

Fridays
Baking Club with Darlene and Ebony: End the week by creating a sweet treat to enjoy!

Saturdays
All Sorts of Sports Club: Try out different types of sports that could unlock your hidden talent!
Next Level Soccer Club: Take your game to the next level.

Come join the fun every week. There’s something new to try every day!

FREE for Passport to Fun members ages 11-17. If you’re not a member yet, sign up for FREE at watsonvillerec.gov

You’re Invited to the 3rd annual Salsa Y Salsa Competition! Join us at the Watsonville Youth Center on Friday, September...
08/14/2026

You’re Invited to the 3rd annual Salsa Y Salsa Competition!

Join us at the Watsonville Youth Center on Friday, September 18 from 1:30-6 PM to taste and vote for your favorite salsa as local salsa makers compete for the title of Watsonville’s Best Salsa!

Is your salsa the best in town? Prove it! Sign up!

Prizes will be given to the top salsa in the following categories:
Best Salsa Verde
Best Salsa Roja
Best Abstracta (neither roja or verde)
Best OVERALL
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¡Estás invitado(a) a la 3º competencia anual de Salsa y Salsa!

¡Acompáñanos en el Centro Juvenil de Watsonville el viernes, 18 de septiembre de 1:30 p.m. a 6 p.m. para probar y votar por tu salsa favorita mientras los chefs de salsa locales compiten por el título de la Mejor Salsa de Watsonville!

¿Es tu salsa la mejor de la ciudad? ¡Demuéstralo! ¡Inscríbete!

Se entregarán premios a las mejores salsas en las siguientes categorías!
Mejor Salsa Verde
Mejor Salsa Roja
Mejor Salsa Abstracta (ni roja ni verde)
Mejor Salsa en General

AUGUST AT THE YOUTH CENTERCheck out everything happening at the Youth Center this August.Regular Hours (starting August ...
08/10/2026

AUGUST AT THE YOUTH CENTER

Check out everything happening at the Youth Center this August.

Regular Hours (starting August 12)
Monday-Thursdays - 3:30-6:30 PM
Fridays - 1:30-9 PM
Saturdays - 2-9 PM

Weekly Activities
Mondays
Sweet Spot Club: Learn to make a healthy snack that still hits!
Tsunami Basketball - 4 PM
Vortex Volleyball - 5 PM

Tuesdays
Cooking with Drey - 4 PM
Learn tasty recipes and sharpen your kitchen skills.

Wednesdays
Stay Active Club: Get moving with fun fitness activities at Stay Active Club and Vortex Volleyball!

Thursdays
Creamy Creations Club: Whip up a simple and delicious treat.

B-Ball Club: Practice your jump shot and develop new basketball skills each week.

Fridays
Baking Club with Darlene and Ebony: End the week by creating a sweet treat to enjoy!

Saturdays
Still Summer Club and Next Level Soccer Club: Summer vacation may be over, but not on Saturday! We keep the summer fun going every weekend.

Come join the fun every week. There’s something new to try every day!

FREE for Passport to Fun members ages 11-17. If you’re not a member yet, sign up for FREE at watsonvillerec.gov

Join us for a field trip to the Boardwalk on Wednesday, August 5 from 9 AM-5 PM. Then, extend the fun with an optional o...
07/22/2026

Join us for a field trip to the Boardwalk on Wednesday, August 5 from 9 AM-5 PM.

Then, extend the fun with an optional overnight camping trip at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. (Camping is optional)

This field trip is free for Passport to Fun members ages 11-17. Passport to Fun membership is FREE! Register at www.watsonvillerec.gov

Field trip applications are available exclusively at the Youth Center. Space is limited for this exciting day filled with fun and memories, so be sure to pick up your application at the Youth Center and sign up now!

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Acompáñanos para un paseo al Boardwalk el miércoles, 5 de agosto de 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Después, continúa la diversión con una opción de pasar la noche acampando en el Parque Estatal Henry Cowell Redwoods. (El campamento es opcional)

Este paseo es gratuito para los miembros de Pasaporte a la Diversión de años 11 a 17. ¡La membresía de Pasaporte a la Diversión es GRATIS! Inscríbete en www.watsonvillerec.gov.

Las solicitudes para el paseo están disponibles exclusivamente en el Centro Juvenil. El espacio es limitado para este día emocionante lleno de diversión y recuerdos, así que asegúrate de recoger tu forma de inscripción en el Centro Juvenile ¡inscríbete hoy!

Last week we completed our month-long 2v2 FC26 tournament with a competitive match between two high-level teams. Congrat...
07/21/2026

Last week we completed our month-long 2v2 FC26 tournament with a competitive match between two high-level teams. Congratulations to our champions, who each received a PlayStation 5 generously provided by Quakes Foundation! Our 2nd place team did not leave empty-handed, being awarded with a ticket package to see the SJ Earthquakes play, as well as a free meal from our partners, hot_birds831. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the tournament and THANK YOU to all of our partners who helped make this happen! Watsonville Rec @ watsonvillelibrary Visit Santa Cruz County | Travel Guide & Trip Inspo United Way Santa Cruz County
 
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La semana pasada completamos nuestro torneo de 2v2 FC26 de mensual con un partido competitivo entre dos equipos de alto nivel. ¡Felicidades a nuestros campeones, quienes recibieron un PlayStation 5 cortesía de Quakes Foundation! El equipo de segundo lugar no se fue con las manos vacías, recibieron un paquete de boletos para ver jugar a los SJ Earthquakes, y una comida gratis de nuestros restuarantes asociados, hot_birds831. ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS a todos los que participaron en el torneo y a todos nuestros patrocinadores que ayudaron a ser esto posible!

Our field trip to learn how to surf with Capitola Surf & Paddle was awesome! Thank you to the instructors and special sh...
07/16/2026

Our field trip to learn how to surf with Capitola Surf & Paddle was awesome! Thank you to the instructors and special shoutout to Darryl "Flea" Virostko for inspiring our participants to go out and shred the gnar.

Huge shoutout and THANK YOU to PKT WELDING for helping us with building our parade float this year!!
07/10/2026

Huge shoutout and THANK YOU to PKT WELDING for helping us with building our parade float this year!!

CHEF OF STEELYOUTH COOKING COMPETITION Months and years of training has come down to this: Three courses created and pr...
07/09/2026

CHEF OF STEEL
YOUTH COOKING COMPETITION

Months and years of training has come down to this: Three courses created and presented by teams of 2-3 to win prizes and reign supreme as the Second Annual Chef of Steel champion.

Sign up at the Youth Center!

Schedule:
-Weekly cooking practice starting July 6.
-Final Competition will be on Friday, August 7.

Only for Passport to Fun members ages 11-17.

ESPAÑOL

COMPETENCIA JUVENIL DE CHEF DE ACERO

Meses y años de entrenamiento se resumen en esto: Tres platos creados y presentados por equipos de 2-3 personas para ganar premios y coronarse como el campeón de la Segunda Competencia Anual Chef de Acero. ¡Inscríbete para participar en la competencia o simplemente ven a disfrutar y a juzgar la deliciosa comida! 

Horario:
-Prácticas de cocina semanal empezando el 6 de Julio.
-La competencia final se llevará a cabo el viernes 7 de agosto.

Solo para miembros de Pasaporte a La Diversion de 11 a 17 años.

JULY AT THE YOUTH CENTERThe Youth Center Summer Hours:Mon-Thu - 11 AM- 6 PMFri-Sat - 2-9 PM*Closed on field trip daysMon...
07/01/2026

JULY AT THE YOUTH CENTER

The Youth Center Summer Hours:
Mon-Thu - 11 AM- 6 PM
Fri-Sat - 2-9 PM
*Closed on field trip days

Mon – Summer Self Care Club: Create something that takes care of you too.
Tsunami Basketball, 4PM
Vortex Volleyball, 5PM

Tue, 4PM – Cooking with Drey: Learn tasty recipes and master fun kitchen skills.

Tue - Swimming Day! Meet at the Youth Center at 1pm and swim for FREE!

Wed - Every Wednesday in the summer means it’s FIELD TRIP DAY! Pre-registration is required. Hours vary.

Thu – B-Ball Club: Hit the court for different types of basketball games.

Fri – Baking Club with Darlene and Ebony: End each week with a sweet treat that you learned how to make!

✨ Come join the fun every week—there’s something new to try every day!

FREE for Passport to Fun members ages 11-17. If you’re not a member yet, sign up for FREE at watsonvillerec.com.

Address

30 Maple Avenue
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 1:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 2pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18317683248

Website

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