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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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1-Day Camp Costa Mesa UPDATED (09/18/24)
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.
Due to a change in the NMUSD schedule, previously scheduled 1-Day Camp sessions on September 25 and October 23 have been canceled due to those dates being converted from non-student days to modified school days during their conference weeks. A new non-student day has been scheduled for Friday, October 18. If you previously registered for a canceled 1-Day Camp session, you may request a refund or transfer to a new date by emailing cmrecinfo@costamesaca.gov.
1-Day Camp sessions will now occur on October 18 and November 1, 2024.
| Date | Location | Address |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 | Norma Hertzog Community Center | 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | Donald Dungan Library - Adams Room | 1855 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa |
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 Locations
- Online: www.cmclassesonline.com
- September 25 (Activity # 19820) Canceled
- October 23 (Activity # 19821) Canceled
- October 18 (Activity # 20020) NEW DATE
- November 1 (Activity # 19822)
- City Hall: 77 Fair Drive
- Downtown Recreation Center: 1860 Anaheim Avenue
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
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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 23 - 27, 2024
Week 2: December 30 - January 3, 2025
Camp will not be in session on December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
Registration Locations
- City Hall: 77 Fair Drive
- Downtown Recreation Center: 1860 Anaheim Avenue
Information
Registration Form and Waiver: English / Español
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Presidents' Camp Costa Mesa
Presidents' Camp Costa Mesa operates for one (1) week during NMUSD's Presidents' recess.
Dates: February 18- 21, 2025
Camp will not be in session on Monday, February 17.
Registration Locations
- 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 7 - 11, 2025
Registration Dates
Costa Mesa residents: Winter 2024
Open enrollment: Winter 2024
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Summer Camp Costa Mesa
Summer Camp Costa Mesa operates for nine (9) weeks during NMUSD's summer recess.
Dates: June 9 - August 8, 2025
Camp will not be in session on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4, 2025.
Registration Dates
Costa Mesa residents: May 2025
Open enrollment: May 2025