Discounts & Scholarships

We are committed to ensuring our programs are accessible to our residents by offering discounts and scholarships. The lists below provide information about our different options. If you have questions, please contact parksresreg@mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-7529

MRS Discount

The Mesa Recreation Scholarship (MRS) is a discounted 50% scholarship program designed to provide financial aid to people who receive government assistance. Youth and adaptive participants who live in Mesa who qualify are eligible for a 50% discount on recreational activities.

Applicants must obtain the MRS prior to registering for the programs and be approved. MRS will only apply to future programs after approval email from parksresreg@mesaaz.gov, no refunds will be issued for activities registered for prior to receiving MRS.

See if you qualify:

Submit the application, provide proof of residency within the City of Mesa, and include the below documentation:

  • A copy of a verification document showing eligibility to any one of the following government assistance programs: Unemployment Insurance, Nutrition Assistance, WIC, or AHCCCS

Click here to view form.

Making Waves Discount

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The mission of the Making Waves program plays a key role in the reduction of child drowning incidents in Mesa through water safety education and teaching all children, regardless of socio-economic status, how to swim. The Making Waves scholarship program provides discounted learn-to-swim lessons and summer rec team registration to Mesa residents in need, all made possible by donations from the community.

To qualify for Making Waves, families must be Mesa Recreation Scholarship (MRS) recipients and provide proof of federal assistance before registering for activities.

Please Note: Registrations completed prior to MRS or Making Waves approval will not be considered for scholarships.

 

Qualified Making Waves participants can choose:

  • One swim lesson session for $5
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Every Kid Sports

Youth sports should be for every kid. If your family could use a little help covering registration fees. That is why City of Mesa Parks and Rec is proud to partner with Every Kid Sports. They make it possible for kids to play by covering registration fees!

Learn More before you apply         EveryKidSports Pass

Note: EveryKidSports is a national organization and The City of Mesa is not involved with the determination of the requirements or the selection of scholarship recipients.

 

Donate to Happy Camper

The Happy Camper campaign is a way to help all kids have the opportunity to attend a camp with us. We don’t want anyone to miss out on all the amazing activities like field trips, recreation games, arts and crafts, and endless fun! 

Donate to Mesa’s Happy Camper Donation Campaign to help send a kid to camp! There are 2 easy ways to donate:

  1. At Checkout: While registering your own family for activities, you can donate at checkout.
  2. In ActiveNet: Click donations and donate now.

 

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