How to Register for CREST Enrichment and CREST Camps

ENRICHMENT

CREST Enrichment classes are an easy way for parents to add exciting learning adventures to their child's day. Popular classes include ceramics, musical theater, and karate. Classes are led by hand-picked, professional instructors for students in grades TK-5 enrolled in an SMMUSD elementary school in Santa Monica.

Fall 2023

CREST Enrichment Locations: Edison, Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, SMASH and Will Rogers
Registration: September 6 – 19, 2023.
Session Date(s): Classes begin the week of September 26^th

CAMP

CREST Camp is an enriching day camp held for youth ages 8-14, offering a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Students will be assigned to a cohort pod with whom they will remain with for the entire day. Campers will experience a variety of enrichment, recreation, sports activities and a weekly trip.

Winter 2024

Camp Location: Lincoln Middle School
Session Date(s): December 26, 2023-January 5, 2024

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Register on ActiveNet
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Access the Reserve Santa Monica Portal. Learn more about "How to Create an ActiveNet Account".
All credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee by the processor of 2.95% of the class fee. The convenience fee is non-refundable. E-checks are a no-fee alternative.
If space is unavailable when you register, add your child to the waitlist (not wish list) and you will be contacted by CREST staff as soon as a spot becomes available.
Once registered, a confirmation receipt will be emailed. For camps especially, please ensure you receive a confirmation receipt once you’ve completed the registration process online. Call the CREST office if you don’t receive a confirmation email.

Complete Activity Registration Form
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Download and complete all pages in the Activities Registration Form. A signature is required on the bottom of the last page.
Review and Complete
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Download and complete the COVID-19 Waiver.
Submit Registration Form and Waiver
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Submit the completed registration form and COVID-19 Waiver to crest@santamonica.gov. Registration forms with incomplete payment information will not be processed.

Visit us at the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park.

Complete Registration Forms
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Registration form and COVID-19 Waiver are available for pick up at the Park Center at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Submit Completed Forms
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Return the completed form and waiver along with payment to the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Print and Complete Activity Registration Form
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Complete and review both sides the Activities Registration Form.
Fill out a COVID- 19 Waiver
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Complete COVID-19 form.
Mail
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Mail completed forms and payment to Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

Contact Us:

(310) 458-8540
crest@santamonica.gov

FAQ

How do I request a refund for Enrichment and Camps?

Requests for a refund must be made in-writing via email at crest@santamonica.gov or in-person at the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park. To complete the refund process, download and fill out the Refund/Transfer Request Form and submit via email at crest@santamonica.gov or in-person at the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park. A $15.00 processing fee applies for each activity session refunded.

Deadline for Enrichment Requests: The last day to request a refund is within 24 hours after the first class meeting.

Deadline for Camp Requests: The last day to request a refund is 5 calendar days prior to the first camp meeting. Medical documentation will be required if the refund request is submitted within the 5 calendar days prior to the first camp meeting or anytime during the camp session.

What happens if my Enrichment class is canceled?

A full refund will be granted if the activity is canceled. All dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to combine classes as needed or cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment. We are not able to offer makeups for days missed by the student.

What health and safety precautions are taken for CREST Camps?

CREST Camp is taking guidance from the CDC and LA County Public Health Guidelines for Day Camps. Additional mandatory Safety Protocols and Procedures are being implemented. CREST and the City of Santa Monica continue to place the highest value on the health and safety of our community. All staff and participants will be pre-screened with a visual wellness check for COVID-19 symptoms and for temperature using infrared no-touch thermometers as soon as they arrive for the day.

Is there Financial Assistance?

The City of Santa Monica offers Financial Assistance to qualifying families with moderate to low income, whose students attend a Santa Monica based Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District School and participate in CREST after-school programs during the school year. Learn more about "How to Apply for Financial Assistance for Recreation and CREST Programs".

What documents do I need to provide for Financial Assistance?

Identity Verification: A copy of a government identification card for all the adults in the household (with a current address)

Income Verification: A copy of the most recent year's submitted income taxes

Address Verification: (select one) A utility bill (gas or electric) that shows service address or a rental lease or Section 8 verification, or a copy of SMMUSD student permit (if you are not a Santa Monica resident).

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Continue the Process:

Register on ActiveNet

Complete Activity Registration Form

Review and Complete

Submit Registration Form and Waiver

Complete Registration Forms

Submit Completed Forms

Print and Complete Activity Registration Form

Fill out a COVID- 19 Waiver

Mail

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