Katy Perry looks to build California youth camp, neighbors may have other plans
Katy Perry and her Firework Foundation are proposing to build a youth camp called Gratitude Canyon on a 110-acre property in Goleta, California, aimed at serving underserved youth through arts and nature programs. The project faces opposition from some neighbors concerned about traffic, fire risks, water use, and zoning compliance. The foundation asserts the camp will preserve the land’s rural and agricultural character with minimal development impact. A decision will be determined by the South Board of Architectural Review.
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Metro Katy Perry looks to build California youth camp, neighbors may have other plans By Brian Gallagher Published April 29, 2026, 12:32 a.m. ET An A-list singer is aiming to bring a massive youth camp to the Goleta Valley, though not all of the neighboring residents are too pleased about it. Katy Perry and her Firework Foundation have their sights set on a tract of land near Santa Barbara, California for what will be called Gratitude Canyon, located at 183 Winchester Canyon Road in Goleta, California. The camp, founded by the 41-year-old pop star and her sister, Angela Lerche, would be located on a 110.37-acre lot, with the foundation’s proposal set to go before the South Board of Architectural Review on Friday.
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