Youth Action Network
​Youth Pop-Ups 
April-August 2022

Connecting youth to youth organizations and local leaders through games, activities, food & fun.
Live Oak • Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz • Watsonville​
The Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network and United Way of Santa Cruz County hosted the first annual “Spring – Summer Pop-up Event Series” - a new, fun, and meaningful way to bring youth, community members, and youth-serving organizations together. The goal of the pop-up events is to connect youth 11-21 to youth programs, resources, and local leaders through games, activities, food, and fun. The Youth Action Network acknowledges that there are so many outstanding programs within each community and want to support youth in connecting with programs to help them thrive and step into their greatness. 

These events were inspired due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the well-being of many teens resulting in loss of connection with friends and caring adults, impact on mental health, and access to after-school programming. The Pop-Ups were powered by collaborative efforts from YAN Network partners, UCSC, YAN Jurisdictional Members, and local businesses that helped sponsor the events. 
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SANTA CRUZ POP-UP 
When: Wednesday, April 27 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Laurel Park, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz
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SCOTTS VALLEY POP-UP
​When: Wednesday, May 18 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM
​Where: MacDorsa Park, Civic Center Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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​​LIVE OAK POP-UP 
When: Wednesday, June 29  | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: Shorline Middle School, 855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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WATSONVILLE POP UP 
​When: Friday, August 12th | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Youth Center, 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
Host a Table at a Pop-Up
​If your organization or student group is interested in hosting a table at an event, please reach out to agamban@unitedwaysc.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
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