Homeschool benefits and savings in Park City
Park City Recreation's Sliding Fee Scale Program takes 30%, 50%, or 70% off most recreation programs, classes, and camps, based on household size and income; a family of four earning under $50,310 gets 70% off. Youth and adults who live or work within the Park City School District qualify, so a homeschooled child qualifies through your residence.
Who qualifies
Lives or works in the district
Applicants live or work within the Park City School District area, or attend a school there, and show proof of residency or employment.
Reports household income
Give your gross annual household income and household size. The Recreation Director may ask for a W-2 or similar proof.
Falls under Summit County limits
Your income must be at or below 70% of Summit County's area median income (AMI) for your family size.
What it is worth
Park City Recreation sets the discount from Summit County's area median income and your household's gross income and size.
- Less than $50,310
- 70% off
- $50,310 to $83,850
- 50% off
- $83,851 to $117,390
- 30% off
- Family of two, 70% tier
- Under $40,248
- Family of six, 70% tier
- Under $58,360
Fees are set by your status when you register, and Park City does not lower a fee you already paid, so get approved first.
From applying to keeping it
- 2 weeks before the deadline
Apply
Submit the Sliding Fee application online in English or Spanish to Park City Recreation.
- Within 7 business days
Get a decision
Recreation staff review the application and email you the approved discount percentage.
- When you register
Sign up and pay
A flag on your household account applies the discount automatically online or at the PC MARC front desk. Full payment of the reduced fee is due at registration.
- Each year
Reapply
Submit a new application each year based on the date of your last one. Approval does not carry over.
What it pays for
Covered
- Most recreation programs
- Classes
- Camps
Not covered
- PC MARC racquet sports passes
- 6- and 12-month facility passes
- Adult leagues, private lessons, and personal training
- Third-party programs and programs under $15
- Tournaments and competitions
Who to contact
Kris Thacker at Park City Recreation answers questions about the Sliding Fee Scale Program and applications.
kristine.thacker@parkcity.gov 435-615-5401 Sliding Fee application
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Utah
Give the local school board a one-time initial notification when withdrawing a child to homeschool or choosing not to enroll. A letter of intent may be used. No annual renewal is required; a notification or affidavit already submitted by May 7, 2025 need not be replaced.
Utah sets these rules:
- Subjects: Utah does not prescribe homeschool subjects, instructional hours, or curriculum materials.
- Testing: Utah does not require a statewide standardized test for homeschoolers.
- Records: Utah does not require routine attendance, portfolio, or progress-report submissions for home education.
- Teachers: No homeschool-parent license or credential is required.
Utah also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.
- The Utah Fits All Scholarship pays up to $4,000 for home-based students ages 5-11 and up to $6,000 for ages 12-18 in 2026-27, for approved learning costs.
- TheHomeschoolingCompany is an approved vendor for it.
Read the Utah homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Utah
Questions parents ask
- Can a homeschooled child use Park City's sliding fee scale?
- Yes. The program serves residents of the Park City School District area, and families can qualify by living or working there, not only through school enrollment.
- What if we cannot afford even Park City's reduced fee?
- The Recreation Director can waive all or part of a fee, or arrange volunteer work to offset it, for anyone who shows they cannot pay.
- Does approval save my child a spot?
- No. You still register for each program online or at the PC MARC front desk.
- Can I get the discount after I already registered?
- No. Registration fees are not changed to a reduced rate after you register.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Camps and local activities give your child new interests to explore. Their discoveries can shape the examples and questions they study at home. We are an approved Utah Fits All Scholarship vendor, so your Odyssey balance can pay for it.
$149/month per child after the trial.
Find benefits for your ZIP code