Submit Interest Form by December 1 for Spring and Summer 2026 Consideration

The City of Goleta is looking to partner with local individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses to become part of its growing Parks and Recreation Contract Camps and Program. The City is seeking established community partners to help expand and enrich its recreational, educational, and social programming, with a strong focus on serving youth and senior residents.

This initiative is part of Goleta’s ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant, healthy, and inclusive community. Partners will have the opportunity to provide contract-based camps and programs at city facilities, parks, and other designated spaces throughout the year.

“This is an exciting step forward in expanding how we serve Goleta’s residents,” said Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Goleta. “By working with trusted local experts and service providers, we can offer meaningful experiences that foster connection, learning, wellness, and fun — from early childhood through the golden years.”

Program Focus Areas Include:

• Youth Camps and Enrichment: Summer and seasonal camps, after-school programs, STEM, arts and crafts, sports, and nature-based learning.
• Senior Recreation and Social Programs: Fitness and wellness classes, lifelong learning, arts and enrichment, and programs to reduce social isolation.
• Adult and All-Ages Opportunities: Fitness and wellness, creative arts, cultural enrichment, and intergenerational programs that promote community connection.
• Inclusive Programming: Activities designed to meet the needs of a diverse population across varying abilities and stages of life.

The City encourages local nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, and private providers with experience in recreation, education, or social services to submit their interest by filling out a short Class & Camp Contractor Interest Form found here. Priority consideration for partnership will be based on experience, alignment with community needs, affordability, and quality of programming. Community members with a special talent, interest or skill that would be interested in contributing or leading a class are also encouraged to express interest. 

While the Parks and Recreation Division will review interest forms on a rolling basis, those interested in being included in the Spring and Summer 2026 calendar should complete an interest form by Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. More information, and the online interest form, are available on the City’s website at www.CityofGoleta.org/Camps.

For questions or additional information, please contact the City’s Parks and Recreation team at camps@cityofgoleta.gov or call (805) 690-5120.