2026 Summer Program
City Council Funding Request
Fort Bragg, CA | flockworks.org
Ensuring Every
Fort Bragg Child
Has a Summer.
Flockworks is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering artful, enriching education to Fort Bragg since 2006. Camp Flockworks launched in 2025 — and we're scaling up in 2026 to serve more families than ever. 19 Years on the
Mendocino Coast
70+
Local Staff
Members
1,000+
Youth Served
Annually
Jeff Totsch, Executive Director | [email protected] | 707.813.4053 WHO WE ARE 19 Years of Creative Community Impact
Our Mission
Spark creativity and curiosity to build resilience —
championing inclusive experiences that empower youth,
educators, and artists across the Mendocino Coast.
Key Milestones
2006 Founded by artist Janet Self
2018 Art@Schools launched at Dana Gray & Redwood
2023 Assumed management of FBUSD after-school
programs
2025 Assumed Cobalt Gallery & launched Camp
Flockworks
After-School Programs (TK–12) | FBUSD
Safe, enriching after-school environment for students at Dana Gray, Redwood, Fort Bragg Middle School & Fort Bragg High —
homework help, enrichment, and activities funded through state & federal grants with FBUSD.
Cobalt Creative Community Center
Took over Cobalt Gallery in 2025 and are rebranding it as a creative community center — aligned with citywide celebrations, First Fridays & local events. Free workshops, student exhibitions from Noyo & other local schools, and community parties open to all.
Community Events
Active presence at 4th of July, Paul Bunyan Days, Fiesta Latina, MCC Fest, National Night Out, Caspar Fest, Fort Bragg Magic Fest, and more — bringing arts and enrichment to the whole coast.
Camp Flockworks
Launched 2025 — inclusive arts & enrichment summer camp, grades 1–6, with a sliding-scale tuition model so no child is turned away.
2025: PROOF OF CONCEPT Our First Summer — What We Learned 78 Kids Served
75%
Needed Financial
Assistance
11 Local Jobs
Created
10+
Enrichment
Partners
~$340 per child, per week — full days, all summer, built around the schedules of working Fort Bragg families. Three out of four families needed financial assistance — and we served them anyway.
What Camp Looked Like
Arts & creative workshops with local artists
Swimming & recreation at CV Starr
Theater with Gloriana & cooking with Rosa
Gardening with Noyo Food Forest
Films at Coast Cinemas & visits to Fort Bragg Public Library Inclusive programming with Match & Redwood Coast Regional Center What 2025 Proved
✓ Families need this — demand exceeded capacity
✓ The sliding scale model works for Fort Bragg
✓ Local partnerships make a richer program
✓ Camp creates real, local employment
✓ Community believed in it — $40K+ raised through donations →
In 2026 we're doubling down — and we need a partner to do it affordably
WHO WE SERVE Sliding Scale Tuition — No Child Turned Away 75% of 2025 campers qualified for financial assistance — and we served every one of them.
How We Set Prices
Tuition is determined by household income relative to the Federal Poverty Level and family size. Families submit tax returns for verification and are placed in the appropriate tier.
2025 Tuition Tiers (Weekly / 4-Week Session)
Tier Income Bracket Weekly 4-Week
A Up to 150% FPL $50 $200
B 151–200% FPL $100 $400
C 201–275% FPL $150 $600
D 276–350% FPL $225 $900
E 351–425% FPL $300 $1,200
F Above 425% FPL (Full Price) $375 $1,500
Tax returns required for verification. No family turned away for inability to pay.
2026 Projected Subsidy Need
Based on 120 campers at 2025 income distribution, $315/wk break-even Tier A ~37 campers
$265 subsidy/wk per camper
Tier B ~18 campers
$215 subsidy/wk per camper
Tier C ~6 campers
$165 subsidy/wk per camper
Tier D ~9 campers
$90 subsidy/wk per camper
Higher enrollment lowers the break-even — making camp more affordable at every tier.
CAMP FLOCKWORKS 2026 Grades 1–6
Board-Approved 2026 Schedule
Session 1
3 weeks
June 8 – June 27
July 4 Break
June 28 – July 5
Session 2
3 weeks
July 6 – July 25
Session 3
2 weeks
July 27 – Aug 7
✦ Exploring flexible 1-week enrollment options — currently under consideration to make camp accessible for more families on any schedule.
Building on What Worked
In 2026 we're expanding everything that served our mission in 2025 — the same enrichment partnerships, the same inclusive model, the same full-day structure that let Fort Bragg parents work. More kids. Lower cost. Stronger program.
✦ Most 2025 enrichment partners returning
✦ Working to add free lunch & snacks for all campers
✦ Camp Director: Jessica Green, 5th Grade Teacher at Dana Gray 2026 Goals & Employment Impact
150
Total campers across all sessions
Up from 78 in 2025
$315
Target cost per camper / week
Down from $340 in 2025
70+
Flockworks staff — many employed through camp
Full-time summer hours for local residents
Location: First Presbyterian Church | Higher enrollment lowers per-camper cost for every family.
NEXT WAVE LEADERSHIP CAMP NEW in 2026
Grades 6–9 | First Presbyterian Church | Two 3-week sessions | Mon–Fri, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 16–18 campers per session Program Highlights
• Daily coastal field trips: hiking, kayaking, swimming at CV Starr
• Weekly art enrichment at Cobalt Gallery
• Leadership & social-emotional learning curriculum
• Co-developed with Mendocino Coast Clinics
• Campers mentor younger kids at Camp Flockworks —
building real leadership skills
Teen Job & Career Exploration
Real opportunities available right now on the Mendocino Coast:
CV Starr lifeguard certification & training
CPR & first aid certification
Local volunteer opportunities & civic engagement
Teen-accessible jobs: hospitality, events, arts roles
School aide & after-school program positions
Coast Career Pathways We Explore
Hospitality & Tourism • Education & Childcare • Healthcare & Wellness
Arts & Creative Industries • Marine & Environmental Sciences Local Government & Public Service • Retail & Small Business Keeps older youth connected to Flockworks — building a pipeline from camper to community leader.
OUR REQUEST
$25,000 – $35,000
City of Fort Bragg Municipal Funding Request — Summer 2026 Total 2026 subsidy need: ~$85,000 | Community fundraising + city partnership closes the gap.
In 2025 we raised $40,000+ in community donations to help close the gap. Growing to as many as 150 campers—with approximately 75% needing financial assistance—a municipal partnership would help ensure the program remains affordable for Fort Bragg families.
What Your Investment Unlocks
40+
Subsidized
camp spots
150
Total kids
served (up to)
~$315
Target cost
per camper/wk
11+
Local summer
jobs created
This is not a profit venture. Every dollar goes directly toward making camp accessible to working Fort Bragg families.
AN INVESTMENT IN FORT BRAGG Not charity — community.
Working Families
75% of our families need financial assistance to send their kids to camp. Without subsidies, these children simply stay home.
Your investment means parents can work knowing their kids are safe, active, and thriving.
Local Jobs
Camp Flockworks directly employs 11+ Fort Bragg residents — many already working in our after-school programs. Summer camp gives them full-time hours and stable income during months when other work dries up.
Economic Impact
Camp Flockworks puts money directly into Fort Bragg's
economy. 11+ local summer jobs created. Revenue for local partners including CV Starr Center, Gloriana Theater, and Noyo Food Forest. Working families supported — parents who can work because their kids have a safe, full-day program. Every dollar invested stays local.
Investment in Our Youth
Mendocino County has some of the highest rates of Adverse Childhood Experiences in California. Safe, structured, enriching summers are proven to build the resilience that buffers childhood trauma — reducing long-term costs to families, schools, and the community. Every summer a Fort Bragg child spends safe, connected, and creative is an investment in who they become — and in the kind of community we all share.
Camp Flockworks is not a money-making venture. It is a community service — and your support is what makes it possible.
Every child deserves
a summer that
changes them.
Fort Bragg families are counting on programs like this one. With your support, we can serve 150 kids this summer, keep prices affordable, create local jobs, and build something this community can be proud of for years to come.
We respectfully request $25,000 – $35,000 in municipal support.
Get In Touch
Jeff Totsch
Executive Director
[email protected]
707.813.4053
flockworks.org
@flockworks1 on Instagram
501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Founded 2006
Fort Bragg, CA