Recreation Assistance Program (RAP)

Preschool Registration Assistance

RAP offers assistance with preschool fees

Preschool students on a rug for circle time.

Camp Registration Assistance

RAP offers assistance on camp fees

A group of girls running and playing tag.

Swim Registration Assistance

RAP offers assistance with swim fees

recreational swim

Youth Sports Registration Assistance

RAP offers assistance with Youth Sports fees

girls basketball

R.A.P. - Recreation Assistance Program for kids: We believe that every child deserves a bright and healthy future. That’s why Victorville qualifying children can receive free or low-cost registration for Kids Camp, Youth Sports, Preschool, or Group Swim Lessons. R.A.P. offers assistance.

The Recreation Assistance Program provides support to children and families with limited financial resources, helping them participate in recreational programs and activities. 

Qualifications:  

  • Age: Participant must be 17 years or younger; documented with birth certificate. 

  • Residency: Participant must live in Victorville zip codes 92392, 92394 & 92395; documented with photo identification and current utility bill with same name.  

  • Income: Participants’ household maximum gross annual income per chart below. Proof of income required. 

Required Documentation: 

  • Proof of Residency: Valid driver’s license /CA ID AND one current bill with a matching address. 

  • Proof of income:  

  • If employed: 60 days’ current paystubs for each employed adult  

  • If unemployed: Award letter for unemployment, disability, or public assistance benefits (CalFresh/CalWORKs) 

  • Proof of Age and Parent/Child Relationship: Birth certificate or official court document. 

  • Proof of Guardianship (if applicable): Official court document. 

  • Proof of Household/Family size: Most recent income tax return or CalFresh/CalWORKs benefit sheet listing all household members. 

Award: Amount varies dependent on program and family qualifications. A maximum of 100% of registration for group swim lessons, 50% of registration for basketball, preschool, and camp.  

Max Award: $100 per participant for the 1st year and $50 per participant for the 2nd year. No more than two applications may be submitted within a 3-year period.  

 

Applications accepted at Hook Community Center 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. 

Applications are reviewed within 7 business days of submission. 

If approved, the applicant has 7 business days from notification to complete registration and payment       

(if applicable) or application is denied.  

Answer all information; incomplete applications will be denied. Attach all required documentation; applications without proper documentation will be denied.