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

 

Y2L Public Speaking & Debate | Yearn to Learn Academy 17371 S. Manthey Rd. | Grades 4-8 | Tuesdays & Thursdays

***NEW YOUTH CLASSES ADDED***

Y2L Public Speaking & Debate 

Build Confidence, Clarity and Leadership.

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After School Robotics | Community Center 15557 Fifth Street | Mondays 3:30PM - 5:30PM | Jan 12 - Feb 2

AFTER SCHOOL ROBOTICS

Turn curiosity into innovation through fun, hands-on stem projects!

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Chess Academy  Classes | Wednesdays Jan 14 - April 8 | Yearn 2 Learn 17371 S. Manthey Rd. | 3:30PM - 4:45PM

Y2L Chess Academy Classes 

Discover the game of kings and queens in this hand-on, beginner-friendly program.

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Y2L Academy Python Coders | Yearn 2 Learn 17371 S. Manthey Rd. | Wed & Fri | 4:30PM - 5:30PM | Jan 14 - Feb 20

Y2L Academy Python Coders

Learn to code using Python - one of the most popular and easy-to-read programming languages in the world!

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Skateboarding | Tuesdays | Jan 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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Vega's Gymnastics | Beginner | Intermediate | Private Lessons | Mon or Wed | located at Senior Center 15707 Fifth Street

Vega's Gymnastics

Beginner | Intermediate | Private Lesssons

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Youth Tennis | Fridays and Sundays December | Park West 16130 Sheltered Cove Circle | $75 per month

Youth Tennis Classes

Classes taught by Future Stars 2000's 

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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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ZUMBA Fitness | M, W, F | 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Community Center 15557 5th St.| $75 per month | Ages 18+

~~~~~~~~~~~ADULT~~~~~~~~~~

 

ZUMBA Fitness

Combo of dance and fitness that feels like a party!

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