Youth Opportunity Pass
During the school year, a free Youth Opportunity Pass is available to students who live in the Vancouver city limits. Students must be 11-18 years old and enrolled in middle school, high school, or homeschooled at the 6-12 grade levels to qualify. Eligible non-residents may purchase a pass for $49.
Sign up for a 2024-25 Youth Opportunity Pass at Firstenburg and Marshall community centers. The pass is valid September 3, 2024, through May 31, 2025.
The Youth Opportunity Pass provides teens with many free benefits at Firstenburg or Marshall community center:
- Ages 11-13 (select times, see application for details)
- Pool
- Open Gym
- After-school programs
- Ages 14+ (select times, see application for details)
- Pool
- Open Gym
- Fitness Center
- Track (Firstenburg)
- After-school programs
How to Get a Pass
Complete the Youth Opportunity Pass Agreement
Download and complete the agreement. Printed copies are available at Firstenburg and Marshall community centers.
Drop it off
Bring the completed agreement, a current student ID or Skyward access with a photo, and proof of Vancouver residency to Firstenburg or Marshall community center. Homeschool students must have a letter of intent to homeschool. The student applying must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if they are under 18 years old.
Say cheese!
The completed agreement will be processed and the ID will be validated. Then the student’s photo will be taken and a Youth Opportunity Pass will be issued for the community center of their choice. The Youth Opportunity Pass is required to access eligible programs and amenities. It is not valid for access to community center programs and amenities outside of designated Youth Opportunity Pass days and times.
Documents
Find out if your address is located within Vancouver city limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students who qualify for the C-Tran pass in Battle Ground, Camas or Washougal school districts also qualify for the free Youth Opportunity Pass?
No. The C-TRAN pass is available to a wider group and is no longer affiliated with the Youth Opportunity Pass. The free Youth Opportunity Pass is only available to eligible students who live in Vancouver city limits. Eligible non-resident students may purchase a pass for $49.
Do homeschooled students who live in Vancouver city limits qualify for the Youth Opportunity Pass?
Yes. Bring your district letter of intent to homeschool to Firstenburg or Marshall community center. Eligible homeschool students who do not live within Vancouver city limits may purchase a pass for $49.
Do private school or unaffiliated homeschool students qualify for the free Youth Opportunity Pass?
Yes, as long as you live within Vancouver city limits. Students who live outside Vancouver city limits may purchase a pass for $49.
Where can I learn more about what is offered at Firstenburg and Marshall community centers?
Contact either community center to speak with a customer service representative or schedule a tour.