Free programs: no cost at all
The best free option for most Lodi families is [Lodi Junior Giants](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lodi-junior-giants), a summer baseball and softball league for ages 5-13 through the SF Giants Community Fund. Eight weeks of practices and games with uniforms included, nothing hidden. The [Lodi Tee-Rexes](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lodi-tee-rexes) is another free option, specifically designed for kids on the autism spectrum, ages 1-18, and you don't need to prove need.
[Stockton Ports Kids Club](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/stockton-ports-kids-club) gives kids 12 and under free field-box tickets to all 11 Sunday home games at Banner Island Ballpark (parent package is $65 if you want to sit with them). Not technically a program, but functionally free baseball entertainment.
The [Lodi Library Homework Help](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lodi-library-homework-help) runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2:30-5:30pm with background-checked tutors. No registration required, drop in when you need it.
For teens, [Teen Programs at the Boys & Girls Club](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/teen-programs) are completely free for ages 13-18, Monday through Friday 2pm-6pm and 7pm. Free membership, free building access, free programming, no income requirements.
Boys & Girls Club: sliding scale that actually works
The [Lodi Boys & Girls Club](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lodi-boys-girls-club) operates on a sliding fee scale based on household income. After-school programs run 2pm-6:30pm during the school year for ages 6-18, with homework help, sports, arts, STEM, and leadership development. [Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Club](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/summer-camp) is the best full-day value in town: $0-$80 per week depending on your income, 7:30am-5pm, seven weeks across June and July. Afternoon-only sessions for teens 12-18 are less.
The Club doesn't advertise exact income tiers publicly, but parents report the application process is straightforward and the staff work with you.
Parks & Rec programs with resident discounts
The City of Lodi Parks & Rec runs most programs with resident vs. non-resident pricing. The gap is meaningful: [Tot T-Ball](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/tot-t-ball) is $49 resident vs. $53 non-resident, [Youth Soccer League](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/youth-soccer-league) is $85 flat, and [Junior Basketball Leagues](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/junior-basketball-leagues) run around $75. These are recreational leagues open to all skill levels, no tryouts, no cuts.
Some of Parks & Rec's camps like [Jr. Chefs Academy](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/jr-chefs-academy) cost $50 for a full week, which is 90% cheaper than private camps.
Parks & Rec does not publicly list scholarship programs on their website, but parents report that if you call and explain your situation, they sometimes work with families on a case-by-case basis. Worth asking.
Programs that accept POs and vouchers
[Impact Adventures Beyond the Book](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/adventures-beyond-the-book) at Impact Sports Center explicitly accepts purchase orders and vouchers, which matters for homeschool and independent study families receiving educational stipends.
[OEG Camp Summer](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/oeg-camp-summer-both-june-july-2026) is free for teens ages 12-16, full-day at Legion Park's Lee Jones Building, 7am-6pm June through July. There is no charge.
Faith-based programs with aid
[Upward Basketball](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/upward-basketball), [Upward Cheer](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/upward-cheer), and [Upward Soccer](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/upward-soccer) all run through First Baptist Church with a "no kid sits the bench" philosophy. Cost is $135-$160, and while the website doesn't list scholarships publicly, many church-based Upward leagues nationally offer need-based aid, call and ask.
[FCA Beginner Golf Camp](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/fca-beginner-golf-camp-ages-5-12) is $150 for a half-day week at First Baptist Church. Gospel-centered environment, and FCA nationally has a scholarship request process.
What to do next
Call the Boys & Girls Club first (209-334-2582) if your kid is 6-18 and cost is a real barrier. For summer, apply early. [Lodi Junior Giants](https://lodikidsactivities.com/programs/lodi-junior-giants) fills up by May. For Parks & Rec programs, register as a Lodi resident and ask about aid when you call (209-333-6742).