Local family activities to support mental fitness
Community-based activities help youth develop and sustain mental fitness. Getting to know yourself through new experiences, navigating relationships at summer camps, volunteering for your community, and developing healthy coping skills through activities like arts and crafts are all key elements in healthy adolescent development. Browse activities in Monterey County available to youth and families.
After school activities in Monterey County
The Monterey County Office of Education and the Community Foundation for Monterey County offer a comprehensive, year-round listing of after school and summer programs in Monterey County for all students. This guide includes free/low cost and scholarship opportunities as well as activities that support students with special needs.
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Blue Zones Project: Community-wide wellbeing resources
Blue Zones Project is a community-wide wellbeing improvement initiative sponsored by Montage Health, Salinas Valley Health, and Taylor Farms. Blue Zones Project encourages changes in our community that lead to healthier lifestyles. Discover the many ways you and your family can get involved in community events like beach clean-ups, walking moais, participate in free workshops, eat healthier and more.
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Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District: Let's Go Outdoors!
“Let’s Go Outdoors!” is a seasonal catalog of outdoor learning and development activities compiled by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. Programs are free and offered for all ages.
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