What is the Club?

The OC Club, Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty's youth program, is a membership organization for kids ages 5 to 19. The Club encourages Orange County youth to participate in recreational activities, and rewards them for doing so. Through partnerships within the community, prospective members can enroll in hundreds of recreation programs offered by a wide variety of recreation providers countywide. Once enrolled in a Recreation Partner program, they can become a Club member for free, entitling them to all of the Club's benefits.

Where is the Club located?

Hook-ups include:

• Discounts at participating retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues with the Club card.
• Free rides on LYNX busses to and from their recreation program after school.
• Free or discounted monthly member-exclusive special events co-sponsored by our Club partners and coordinated by Orange County Parks and Recreation.
• The Low Down newsletter that has cool articles, pictures from past events, information about upcoming events, coupons for local businesses and more.
• The OC Club's "Member's Corner" portion of this web site that gives members valuable information about health, education, computers money matters, volunteering, recreation and more.

How do you become a member of the OC Club?

To join, you must enroll in a recreation program offered by one of the Club's Recreation Partners. Recreation Partners include select county, city, non-profit, and private organizations. For a complete listing of Recreation Partners, visit the "Partners" portion of this web site.

How much does it cost to join the Club?

It is free to join the Club. There may be a registration fee associated with most programs offered by our Recreation Partners. But, once enrolled in the recreation program of your choice, you may join the Club at no cost.

My family cannot afford the fees associated with the recreation programs. Can my children still join the Club?

To join, prospective members must live in Orange County and be between the ages of 5 and 19. Prospective members are required to enroll in a recreation program with one of the Club's Recreation Partners to become a member.

How long is a membership valid?

Recreation fills your everyday need for belonging and structure that is brought on by boredom and not enough to do. There are hundreds of recreation programs offered throughout Orange County that you can be a part of. Often obstacles hold people back. Your parents and guardians may be unaware of all that is available; your program of interest may be too far away; or fees may prohibit you to participate. The Club bridges this gap by:

• Cataloging and identifying the existing recreational resources within the County
• Providing free bus rides through LYNX after school with your Club card
• Offering you a variety of recreational opportunities that reach beyond athletic leagues
• Funding scholarships for those that qualify for financial assistance

Through your membership, Orange County will provide you with the resources and the tools to create a positive future for yourself.