Homeschool benefits and savings in Evans
The City of Evans and United Way of Weld County give scholarships toward Evans youth sports and Theater Club for children whose families are enrolled in school lunch assistance or a government assistance program. Each child can use it for up to two programs that start in 2026.
Who qualifies
Lives in Evans or Weld County
80% of scholarships go to Evans residents. The other 20% go to Weld County residents, first come, first served.
Uses an assistance program
Show proof of current enrollment in a school lunch assistance program or a government assistance program.
Plays an eligible program
Eligible programs are Evans youth volleyball, soccer, T-ball, coach pitch, co-ed softball, flag football, basketball, and Theater Club.
Applies before the deadline
A parent or guardian fills out the whole form. The city does not accept incomplete applications.
When to apply
Evans's scholarship form sets these windows for programs that start between January 1 and December 31, 2026.
- Spring: volleyball K-8, soccer 6U-14U
- Jan. 1 to 2 weeks before registration closes
- Summer: T-ball, coach pitch, co-ed softball
- April 1 to 2 weeks before registration closes
- Fall: volleyball, soccer, flag football
- June 1 to 2 weeks before registration closes
- Winter: basketball K-6
- Aug. 1 to 2 weeks before registration closes
- Theater Club, fall 2026
- Aug. 1 to Sept. 13
The city does not publish a dollar amount or percentage, so ask the Recreation Center how much of your child's program fee the scholarship will cover.
From applying to playing
- When the season opens
Gather your proof
Get a current letter or record showing enrollment in school lunch assistance or a government assistance program.
- At least 2 weeks early
Submit the online form
Apply at least two weeks before your child's program registration deadline, and describe how the program will help your family.
- Within 2 business days
Get the decision
Evans notifies applicants within two business days of the submission deadline. Applying does not guarantee an award.
- Before registration closes
Register your child
Register for the program before its season's registration end date.
What it pays for
Covered
- Evans youth sports program fees
- Theater Club
Not covered
- Jersey fees
- Late registration fees
- A third program in the same year
Scholarships are given while funds last, and the 2026 award ends once the money runs out.
Who to contact
Evans Recreation Center staff at 1100 37th Street answer youth sports and scholarship questions Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
970-475-1125 Scholarship application
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Colorado
Give written notice to a Colorado school district 14 days before starting and each year the program continues. Notice is not required before age 6; instruction need not begin until age 7 or continue after age 16.
Colorado sets these rules:
- Subjects: Provide at least 172 days of instruction averaging four instructional contact hours daily, covering reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, science, and regular instruction in the U.S. Constitution.
- Testing: Academic evaluation in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11: standardized test or evaluation by a qualified person.
- Records: Permanently keep attendance, test or evaluation results, and required immunization records; produce them on 14 days’ written notice when the superintendent has probable cause to believe the program is noncompliant.
- Teachers: Instruction is provided by a parent or legal guardian, or an adult relative designated by the parent; no teaching license is required.
Read the Colorado homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Colorado
Questions parents ask
- Can a homeschooled child get the Evans recreation scholarship?
- Yes. The form asks for your child's grade level and proof of an assistance program, and it lists no school-enrollment requirement.
- How much does the Evans scholarship pay?
- The city does not publish an amount. Call the Recreation Center to ask what share of the registration fee it covers for your child's program.
- We live in Weld County outside Evans. Can we apply?
- Yes. One in five scholarships goes to Weld County residents outside Evans, in the order applications arrive.
- Where are the games played?
- Volleyball and older basketball play through the Northern Valley Athletic Association, and soccer and flag football play through Eaton Recreation, with games in Eaton.
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