Youth and Teen Recreation Services (YTRS) is a subgroup of California Park & Recreation Society's District 2. YTRS is available to recreation professionals to create a network of professionals to support growth, staff development and implement projects, events, workshops, as well as trainings that address issues that affect youth and teen professionals of the Sacramento region.   

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Network with other professionals from recreation agencies and gain knowledge of what's currently trending in the recreation industry. Discuss a variety of topics that are relevant to recreational programming. Learn about other agencies' "best practices".

2025/2026 YTRS Trainings and Workshops- 11 am-1 pm

Gather your team, wear your camp colors, and get ready to battle it out for Camp Cup Glory at Staff-a-Palooza 2026!

Staff-A-Palooza: Camp Cup is designed for summer camp and recreation staff to reconnect, recharge, and celebrate the hard work they put in all season long. Staff will enjoy a morning of camp-inspired games, team challenges, relay races, and opportunities to connect with recreation professionals from agencies across the region. Plus, lunch is provided!

It's the perfect chance to boost morale, strengthen teamwork, and help your staff return to camp energized and motivated for the remainder of the summer.
Date: July 11, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662

Cost: $15 / person

Register Today!

Steering Committee Meetings 11 am-1 pm
Steering Committee meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month!

• November 21st- Steering Committee Meeting
• December 19th- Steering Committee Meeting
• January 16th- Steering Committee Meeting
• February 13th- Steering Committee Meeting
• March 21st- Steering Committee Meeting
• April 17th- Steering Committee Meeting
• May 15th - Steering Committee Meeting
• June 18th- Steering Committee Meeting

CURRENT YTRS STEERING COMMITTEE:

Chair – Kayla Thayer, North Highlands RPD
Co-Chair - Mary Stoakley, Fair Oaks RPD
Secretary – Vacant
Youth/Camp Representative –Alyse Pichly, City of Lincoln 
Preschool Representative – Kimberly Vickers, Orangevale RPD
Teen Representative – Nadia Roberts, City of Folsom 
Events Representative –Ericka Boudinot, City of Lincoln

District 2 Liaison/Treasurer – Tyler Evanoff, City of Sacramento