The Shafter Youth Center (SYC) was established in December 2003, thanks to a $1.3 million grant from the California Youth Authority and a $249,000 match from the City of Shafter along with 1 acre of land to build the SYC. Each day, youth are empowered to live healthier lives through programs that focus on nutrition, recreation, education, and active healthy living.

SYC is located at 455 E. Euclid Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263.

Services are open to youth ages 6-18, free of charge, Monday thru Friday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (School Days), and Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Summer).

Programs for local youth include:

• After School Program
• Gang Prevention Program, Youth Employment Resource Program
• Summer Nutrition Program (Breakfast and Lunch)
• Reading
• Tutoring
• Math Enrichment Activities
• Team Sports
• Wii Stay Fit