Watsonville Youth Center

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

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.

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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 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.

YOUTH CENTER SUMMER FIELD TRIPS IN JULY

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Date: July 8
Time: 8AM-3PM

Superbikes at Laguna Seca
Date: July 11
Time: 11 AM-6 PM

Surf lessons/paddleboarding/Beach Day in Capitola
Date: July 15
Time: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Boomers Livermore
Date: July 18
Time: 10 AM-6 PM

Pacific Golf Centers Driving Range in Watsonville
Date: July 22
Time: 1-5 PM

BOARDWALK BOWL
Date: July 29
Time: 11 AM-4 PM

Spots are limited — sign up today!

To join:
1. Apply for a Passport to Fun membership (it’s FREE) at watsonvillerec.gov
2. Complete a field trip application available exclusively at the Youth Center (30 Maple Ave.)

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PASEOS DE VERANO DEL CENTRO JUVENIL EN JULIO

Acuario de la Bahía de Monterey
Date: July 8
Time: 8 AM-3 PM

Superbikes en Laguna Seca
Date: July 11
Time: 11 AM-6 PM

Clases de surf/surf de remo /día de playa en Capitola
Date: July 15
Time: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Boomers Livermore
Date: July 18
Time: 10 AM-6 PM

Pacific Golf Centers en Watsonville
Date: July 22
Time: 1-5 PM

Boardwalk Bowl
Date: July 29
Time: 11 AM-4 PM

Espacio es limitado — ¡inscríbete hoy!

Para acompañarnos:
1. Solicita la membresía de Pasaporte a la Diversión (es GRATIS) en watsonvillerec.gov
2. Completa una forma de paseo disponible exclusivamente en el Centro Juvenil (30 Maple Ave.)

The grand prizes have arrived!

This Thursday, 16 teams will become 8 teams as the FC 26 Tournament continues at the downtown Slice Project

Curaçao vs Cǒte d’Ivoire
Ecuador vs Germany
AND
The FC 26 Tournament all begin at 1PM!

Thank you San Jose Earthquakes Foundation for the incredible and generous donations of the PS5s and controllers! Visit Santa Cruz County | Travel Guide & Trip Inspo Watsonville Rec

Come celebrate the end of school with music, food and a party on Friday, June 5, 3-6 PM! We’ll have a BBQ, a festive atmosphere and everything you will need to know about what’s happening throughout the summer to fill your calendar!

Free and open for anyone ages 11-17.

Friday June 5, 3-6 PM

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¡Ven a celebrar el fin del año escolar con música, comida y una fiesta el viernes, 5 de junio, 3-6 PM! Tendremos un BBQ, un ambiente festivo y toda la información que necesitarás sobre lo que sucederá durante el verano para llenar tu calendario. 

Gratis y abierto para cualquier persona de 11 a 17 años.

viernes, 5 de junio, 3-6 PM

JUNE 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 – Build a Bowl Club: Build your bowl of flavor and nutrition using Greek yogurt and a variety of ingredients!

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

Tue - Swimming Day! Meet at the Youth Center at 12pm and swim for FREE!

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

Thu – Farm to Flavor Club and B-Ball Club: Learn how to make dishes using locally grown veggies! Then, 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!

Sat – Basketball Shots Club with Luis: March Madness may be over, but let’s keep up the basketball energy every Saturday.

✨ 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.

stopped by for a Youth Center tour, so Gogo gave out some prizes from our partners, !

YOUTH CENTER SUMMER FIELD TRIPS IN JUNE

SOCCER GAME WATCH PARTY AT SAN PEDRO SQUARE, SAN JOSE
📅 Date: June 11
🕒 Time: 10AM-6PM

PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK
📅 Date: June 17
🕒 Time: 9AM-6PM

BIKING AT FORT ORD with
📅 Date: June 24
🕒 Time: 11AM-5PM

Spots are limited — sign up today!

To join:
1. Apply for a Passport to Fun membership (it’s FREE) at watsonvillerec.gov
2. Complete a field trip application available exclusively at the Youth Center (30 Maple Ave.)

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PASEOS DE VERANO DEL CENTRO JUVENIL EN JUNIO

FIESTA PARA VER EL PARTIDO DE FÚTBOL EN SAN PEDRO SQUARE, SAN JOSÉ
📅 Fecha: 11 de junio
🕒 Horario: 10AM-6PM

PARQUE NACIONAL PINNACLES
📅 Fecha: 17 de junio
🕒 Horario: 9AM-6PM

PASEO EN BICICLETA POR FORT ORD con
📅 Fecha: 24 de junio
🕒 Horario: 11AM-5PM

Espacio es limitado — ¡inscríbete hoy!
Para acompañarnos:
1. Solicita la membresía de Pasaporte a la Diversión (es GRATIS) en watsonvillerec.gov
2. Completa una forma de paseo disponible exclusivamente en el Centro Juvenil (30 Maple Ave.)

We are teaming up with the Watsonville Main Library and Slice Project to host a PS5 2 vs. 2 soccer tournament featuring EA SPORTS FC™ 26! Grab a partner and compete as top teams battle for championship glory, prizes, and bragging rights.

GRAND PRIZE: 1 PS5 per person for the winning team, sponsored by the San Jose Earthquakes Foundation.

Registration is now open! Teams must register in person at the Watsonville Main Library or the Watsonville Youth Center. Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

June 12-July 18 | Days & Times Vary | All Ages
For more information visit https://bit.ly/2026PS5EASportsFC26TournamentRegistration

EA SPORTS FC™ 26 2V2 TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12 - JULY 18
FREE FOR ALL AGES
FIND A PARTNER AND SIGN UP NOW!

Games will be played at the Youth Center, Watsonville Main Library, and Slice Project.

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Nos estamos asociando con la Biblioteca Principal de Watsonville y Slice Project para organizar un torneo de fútbol 2 vs. 2 en el PS5 ¡con EA SPORTS FC™ 26! Busca un compañero y compite mientras los mejores equipos luchan por el campeonato, premios y el derecho de presumir la victoria.

GRAN PREMIO: 1 PS5 para cada compañero de equipo del equipo ganador, patrocinado por la Fundación de San Jose Earthquakes.

¡La inscripción ya está abierta! Los equipos deben inscribirse en persona en la Biblioteca Principal de Watsonville o en el Centro Juvenil de Watsonville. El espacio es limitado y los lugares se asignarán por orden de llegada.

12 de junio - 18 de julio | Días y horarios varían | Todas las edades
Para más información visita https://bit.ly/2026PS5EASportsFC26TournamentRegistration

TORNEO 2V2 DE EA SPORTS FC™ 26
12 DE JUNIO - 18 DE JULIO
GRATIS PARA TODAS LAS EDADES
¡ENCUENTRA UN COMPAÑERO E INSCRÍBETE HOY!

Los partidos se llevarán a cabo en el Centro Juvenil, la Biblioteca Principal de Watsonville y Slice Project.