Politics & Government

Santa Cruz Summer Camp Registration Begins This Week

Also: Some public counters at City of Santa Cruz facilities reopened Monday.

New changes came to city facilities Monday.
New changes came to city facilities Monday. (Google)

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Public life is slowly restarting in the City of Santa Cruz.

Summer camps at Harvey West Park have been cleared for reopening and registration begins Wednesday, said City Manager Martin Bernal in a letter to the public. Camps can accommodate up to 12 kids.

City residents may sign up at 9 a.m.; non-residents may sign up at 11 a.m. Register online here or contact Parks and Recreation staff from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at 831-420-5270.

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The city began reopening some public counters at city facilities Monday. Visitors must wear face coverings and maintain social distancing, and should stay home when sick, Bernal said. Transparent dividers have been installed.

Many city services can be provided online at cityofsantacruz.com, he said.

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Last week the Santa Cruz City Council accepted $283,000 in federal funding for organizations including Santa Cruz Community Health Centers, the Santa Cruz Farmers Market, Community Bridges and more.

Read Bernal's letter here.

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