Leisure

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Share Your Talents with the Community

The City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation Department is always looking to Create Active Recreation Experiences. The City of Lathrop works hard to promote lifelong learning through our contracted classes. We offer an array of classes for youth, teens, and adults. Classes include art, culinary, dance, education, fitness, golf, martial arts, music, science, and more!

Submit a Program Proposal

If you are interested in teaching a class, please complete a Program Proposal. Class proposals can be submitted via email to bnuss@ci.lathrop.ca.us.

If you have any questions about the proposal process, please call (209)941-7372.

If a class is already being taught and the instructor is in good standing, additional proposals will be kept on file for review in the event of vacancy.

Requirements 

If approved, the following information is required to contract with our department:

  • Activity Guide Information Sheet
  • LiveScan Fingerprinting & Subcontractor Form 
  • Business License
  • IRA Form W9
  • Commercial Liability Insurance 
  • Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability

Once you have submitted the required documents, we will send you a Contract along with a Scope of Services. Our contracts are based on a Fiscal Year, July 1st- June 30th and our percentage splits are 70/30.

CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS BELOW

 

Parent & Me Zumbini | Saturdays Sept 5 - Dec 19 (2 sessions) |10:15am | Community Center 15557 Fifth Street | $120 per session

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Parent & Me Zumbini

An engaging class designed for little ones and their grown-ups to move, groove, and bond together!

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Y2L Academy | CHESS TOURNAMENT | Sat. Sept. 12 | 9:00AM -1:00PM| Ages 5-16 | $25 per participant |17371 S. Manthey Road

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Y2L | CHESS TOURNAMENT

Young Minds. Bold Moves. Chess Champions.

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Skateboarding | Tue. 4PM -5:30PM & Sat. 9AM - 10:30| Sept. 2026| 450 Spartan Way|$75 per child | board and safety equip required

Skateboarding Class

Kick, Push & Ride! 
Learn new skills, build confidence, and have a blast on the board!

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Youth Karate Classes | Tues & Thurs | located at 15557 Fifth Street | $110 per month

Youth Karate

Character development and discipline are emphasized in a safe and fun environment!

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Youth Tennis | September 2026 | Fridays or Sundays | Park West 16130 Sheltered Cove Circle | $60 per month

Youth | Tennis Classes

Serve Up Fun, Rally for Success!

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Youth Semi Private Tennis Lessons | Ages 15 -17 | Taught at multiple parks with in the City | $80 per month

YOUTH SEMI PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS

Multiple class times available for ages 5-17 years.

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Adult Tennis Classes | Fridays @ Sangalang Park 13470 Slate St. | Saturdays @ Lathrop Landing Park 923 Salvatore Way | $100 per

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Tennis

Easy-to-Follow | High-Energy 

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Zoom Poetry Workshops | Every first Friday of the Month | 6PM - 7:30PM | FREE!!!

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Zoom Poetry Workshop 

Every first Friday of the month!

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