Saugus Youth & Recreation Summer Programs

Saugus Youth & Recreation runs programs through the Saugus Youth & Recreation Department and the Youth and Recreation Commission. The department runs and maintains numerous programs and activities that follow the mission statements of both the Parks & Recreation and the Youth Commission. The department is constantly looking for new ways to create fun and exciting programs for the youth of Saugus.

• Price: We kept the cost for these programs extremely low to accommodate families facing hard times.

The Youth and Recreation Commission was established for the purpose of carrying out programs designed to meet the opportunities, challenges, and problems of the youth in the Town of Saugus in conjunction with similar or related programs of agencies of the Commonwealth or the Federal Government. The Youth Commission absorbed Parks & Recreation, their responsibilities, and their budget, and the department has been running and maintaining numerous programs and activities that cater to both mission statements. The Saugus Youth & Recreation Department also provides job opportunities for older age groups, teaching older teens job ethics and how to act and grow in their workplace, and offers volunteer options as well. The Youth Commission was established around 1993/1994 in response to the youth risk behavior survey administered by the Saugus School District in 1992. The department’s leadership team includes Director Crystal Cakounes, Program Coordinator Emily Grant, and Lead Staff member Lauren Sanford.

Last updated January 27, 2026.