Nobody had a clear count of how many youth programs Lodi actually has, what they cost, or how many are free. Parents guessed, organizations guessed, and the city did not track it in one place. Lodi Kids Activities maintains the only structured database of every youth program and licensed daycare in Lodi, so for the first time, here are the real numbers as of June 2026.
You are free to cite this. See the methodology and citation note at the end.
The short answer
As of June 2026, Lodi has 132 active youth programs run by 52 local organizations, plus 40 licensed daycares and preschools. Sports is the largest category at 53 programs (40% of everything). Among programs with a clearly listed price, the median is about $100, with the middle half running roughly $75 to $175, and 8 programs are completely free. Programs serve every age from infants to 18, with 36 serving toddlers (age 4 and under) and 84 serving teens (13 and up). Summer is the busiest season with 39 programs, on top of 61 that run year-round. On the childcare side, the 40 licensed facilities split into 21 centers and 19 family home daycares, 19 of which take infants, 11 accept subsidies, and 12 offer care in a language other than English.
The numbers at a glance
- 132 active youth programs
- 52 organizations running them
- 40 licensed daycares and preschools
- 8 program categories
- 8 completely free programs, plus 11 subsidy-accepting daycares
- ~$100 median listed program price (middle half $75 to $175)
- 0 to 18 the full age range served
What Lodi kids can do, by category
The 132 programs break down like this:
- Sports: 53 (40% of all programs)
- Enrichment: 32 (STEM, arts, tutoring, scouting, and more)
- Camps: 12
- Martial Arts: 10
- Dance: 10
- Music: 5
- Gymnastics: 5
- Swimming: 5
Sports dominates Lodi youth activities, making up four in ten programs. Enrichment is the second-deepest category and the most varied, covering everything from robotics and coding to art and tutoring.
What it costs
Among programs with a clearly listed price, the median is about $100, and the middle half fall between roughly $75 and $175. The cheapest is just $5 (Lodi Lake Tot Nature Programs for toddlers), and prices climb into the several hundreds for multi-week summer camps and season-long sports leagues.
One honest caveat: pricing cadence varies across listings. Some prices are per session, some per month, and some per full season, so always check the cadence on the program page before comparing. By category, the typical listed prices land around $145 for sports, $172 for enrichment, $188 for camps, and $79 for dance.
Free and low-cost options
Eight Lodi programs are completely free, including Lodi Junior Giants (baseball and softball, ages 5 to 13), the Lodi Boys and Girls Club afternoon programs (free for ages 6 to 18), OEG Camp (free full-day summer for teens 12 to 16), and the Lodi Library homework help. On the childcare side, 11 of the 40 licensed facilities accept child care subsidies, and the state-funded preschools (Lawrence, Heritage, and Washington) serve income-eligible families at low or no cost. A family that knows where to look can put together a meaningful slate of activities for very little.
Who it serves: every age from infants to 18
Lodi programs span the full range. 36 programs serve toddlers age 4 and under, and 84 programs serve teens 13 and up. The toddler end is thinner, which is common everywhere, while the elementary and teen ranges are well covered, especially in sports.
The seasonal calendar
Lodi youth programming runs all year, but it is not evenly spread:
- Year-round: 61 programs
- Summer: 39 programs
- Spring: 19 programs
- Fall: 8 programs
- Winter: 5 programs
Summer is the dominant seasonal spike, which means summer registration is the most competitive window of the year. The 61 year-round programs (martial arts, dance, music, gymnastics, and ongoing leagues) are available to start almost any time.
The childcare landscape
Lodi has 40 licensed daycares and preschools, split between 21 centers and 19 family home daycares. Key facts:
- 19 take infants (under 12 months), mostly the family home providers
- 11 accept child care subsidies
- 12 offer care in a language other than English, mostly Spanish, with at least one offering Hindi
That bilingual coverage matters in a town where roughly 37% of families are Hispanic or Spanish-speaking.
What this means
Lodi has more for kids than most families realize, and far more than any single flyer or Facebook group reveals. The gaps are real but specific: toddler programming is thinner than elementary and teen, the winter season is quiet, and reviews are still scarce, so word-of-mouth has not yet moved online. The strength is range and affordability: a median program price around $100, eight free programs, and subsidized childcare for families who qualify.
Methodology and how to cite
This report draws from the Lodi Kids Activities directory at lodikidsactivities.com, the only structured database of youth programs and licensed daycares in Lodi, CA. Program data comes from each organization's own postings; daycare data comes from California child care licensing records, kept current. Figures are as of June 2026 and cover active listings only. Cost figures reflect listed prices where available and exclude listings without a clear price; pricing cadence varies by program.
To cite this report: Lodi Kids Activities, "The State of Kids Activities in Lodi: 2026 Data Report," lodikidsactivities.com, June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many youth programs are there in Lodi?
As of June 2026, Lodi has 132 active youth programs run by 52 local organizations, plus 40 licensed daycares and preschools. The largest category is sports, with 53 programs.
How much do kids activities in Lodi cost?
Among programs with a clearly listed price, the median is about $100, with the middle half running roughly $75 to $175. Prices range from $5 (Lodi Lake Tot Nature Programs) up into the several hundreds for multi-week camps and season-long leagues. Eight programs are completely free.
What free activities for kids are there in Lodi?
Eight programs are completely free, including Lodi Junior Giants, the Lodi Boys and Girls Club afternoon programs, OEG summer camp for teens, and the Lodi Library homework help. In addition, 11 licensed daycares accept subsidies and the state-funded preschools serve income-eligible families at low or no cost.
What is the most common type of kids activity in Lodi?
Sports, by a wide margin. Sports make up 53 of the 132 programs, or about 40% of everything. Enrichment is second at 32 programs, covering STEM, arts, tutoring, and more.
When is the busiest season for Lodi kids programs?
Summer, with 39 programs on top of 61 that run year-round. That makes summer registration the most competitive window, so popular camps and leagues should be booked early.
How many daycares are in Lodi and how many take infants?
Lodi has 40 licensed daycares and preschools, split into 21 centers and 19 family home daycares. Of those, 19 take infants under 12 months, 11 accept subsidies, and 12 offer care in a language other than English.