Katy Perry looks to build California youth camp, neighbors may have other plans
Katy Perry is proposing to build a youth camp called Gratitude Canyon in Goleta Valley, California. The project has faced opposition from some local residents concerned about its impact on traffic, fire hazards, and water supply. The Firework Foundation aims to preserve the land's agricultural heritage while providing a space for underserved youth to engage in arts and nature exploration.
- ▪Katy Perry's Firework Foundation plans to establish a youth camp on a 110.37-acre lot in Goleta, California.
- ▪Local residents have expressed concerns regarding traffic, fire hazards, and water supply related to the camp.
- ▪The foundation claims the project will maintain the area's agricultural heritage and natural landscape.
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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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