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Camp Costa Mesa runs day camp programs during all NMUSD breaks (summer, winter, Presidents’ week, and spring break). Campers will be able to reconnect as well as make new friends as they participate in excursions (local and out of the county), sports, games, songs and skits, educational options, and arts & crafts each week.
Summer Camp Costa Mesa runs for nine weeks at Estancia Park for children entering 1st through 6th grade.
All smaller camps (winter break, Presidents’ week, and spring break) run for one to two weeks at the Balearic Community Center for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
For more information, please contact staff at (714) 754-5161.
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Presidents' Camp Costa Mesa
Presidents' Camp Costa Mesa operates for one (1) week during NMUSD's Presidents' recess.
Dates: February 17 - 20, 2026
Camp will not be in session on Monday, February 16.
Registration Dates
- Costa Mesa residents: November 4, 2025
- Open enrollment: November 11, 2025
Registration Locations
- Online: www.cmclassesonline.com
- City Hall: 77 Fair Drive
- Downtown Recreation Center: 1860 Anaheim Avenue
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
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Spring Camp Costa Mesa
Spring Camp Costa Mesa operates for one (1) week during NMUSD's spring recess.
Dates: April 6 - 10, 2026
Registration Dates
Costa Mesa residents: February 10, 2026
Open enrollment: February 17, 2026
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
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Summer Camp Costa Mesa
Summer Camp Costa Mesa operates for nine (9) weeks during NMUSD's summer recess.
Dates: June 8 - August 7, 2026
Grades: entering grades 1 - 6 for the 2026/2027 school year
Location: Estancia Park (1900 Adams Avenue)
Camp will not be in session on Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3, 2026.
As weeks fill, a waitlist will be created.
Registration Dates
- Costa Mesa residents: May 2026
- Open enrollment: May 2026
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Winter Camp Costa Mesa
Winter Camp Costa Mesa operates for two (2) weeks during NMUSD's Winter Recess.
Week 1: December 21 - 24, 2026
Week 2: December 28 - 31, 2026
Camp will not be in session on December 25, 2026 and January 1, 2027.
Registration Dates
- Costa Mesa residents: November 2026
- Open enrollment: November 2026
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
Winter Camp Calendar
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1-Day Camp Costa Mesa
Camp Costa Mesa offers 1-Day Camp sessions during NMUSD non-holiday related school closure days (i.e. conference day, staff development day, etc.) for youth in grades K-6. From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., campers will participate in scheduled games, group activities, arts & crafts, and sports.
Each session is $51 for Costa Mesa residents and $56 for non-residents per child. Registration will be available online at www.cmclassesonline.com and in person at the Downtown Recreation Center and City Hall.
Registration Dates
- Costa Mesa residents: August 2026
- Open enrollment: August 2026
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
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