Leisure

Kids play chess at chess camp

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.

Program Proposal FY25|26

CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS BELOW

 

Parent & Me Zumbini | Saturdays May 16 - Jun 20 |10:15am | Community Center 15557 Fifth Street | $120 per session

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Parent & Me Zumbini

Move, Groove & Grow with your little one while supporting early development! 

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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 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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Youth Tennis | June 2026 | Fridays or Sundays | Park West 16130 Sheltered Cove Circle | prices listed

Youth Tennis Classes 

Tiny Tots 4-7 years of age & Juniors 8-17 years of age 

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Skateboarding | Tuesdays | May 2026| 450 Spartan Way | 4PM - 5:30PM | $75 per child | board and safety equip required

Skateboarding Class

Learn the basics and fundamentals of skateboarding!

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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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Young Designer Camp | June 1-5 | Gen Center 450 Spartan Way | 9AM - 12PM | $209 for the week

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Young Designers Camp

Build your own Toys!!!

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Interstellar S.T.E.M. and Robotics | June 8-12 | 9:30AM - 11:00AM | Gen Center 450 Spartan Way | $150 for the Week

Interstellar S.T.E.M. and Robotics

DESIGN. BUILD. CODE.

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Public Speaking & Debate | June 15 - 19 | Yearn 2 Learn Academy 17371 S. Manthey Road | 3PM - 5PM | $200 for the Week

Public Speaking & Debate | Confident Speakers Camp 

Build confidence and learn own to organize your thoughts!

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Chess Wizards Camp | June 15 - 18 | Gen Center 450 Spartan Way | 9AM - 12PM | $286 4-day camp

Chess Wizards Camp

All Skill Levels!

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KSB Skateboarding Camp | June 22 - 26 | 8AM - 11AM | Skate Park 450 Spartan Way | $150 for the Week

KSB Skateboarding Camp

Kick flips, new friends, and nonstop fun!

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