Active Kids

Active Kids after school program is for youth in grades TK-6. Enjoy time with your friends in planned indoor and outdoor activities, homework assistance, and creative arts.

Program Details: Monday- Friday. From school dismissal to 6:00pm (Includes early-outs and non-student days). All sites are CLOSED on NMUSD holidays. Non-Student Days will be open at one site, TBA.

Fee: $395 per trimester; $1185 per school year
Locations: Newport Elementary, CYC (Grant Howald Park), Mariners (Mariners Library-VJC Room)

SAVE THE DATE Spring Registration opens to the public: February 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Registration is ONLINE ONLY!

Tips for Registration: Active Kids Registration

Additional Information

Youth Programs Guidelines & Policies
2025-2026 Active Kids Calendar
Contact: 949-644-3151, recreation@newportbeachca.gov.

City Day Camps

President's Recess Camp #CNBW3

Campers will enjoy crafts, games, tournaments, and various structured activities. Camp is staffed by Senior Recreation Leaders and is designed for youth to expand their abilities, discover new talents, and have fun. On Wednesday, February 18, campers will be going on an excursion to Sky Zone!

Requirements: campers must be enrolled in K-6th grade during the 2026-2026 school year.

Please bring: 2 daily snacks, lunch, and close-toe shoes

Notice: No refunds or transfers once camp begins.

Camps are held Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Resident fee: $181/week
Non-resident fee: $191/week

Spring Break Camp #CNBS1

Campers will enjoy crafts, games, tournaments, and various structured activities. Camp is staffed by Senior Recreation Leaders and is designed for youth to expand their abilities, discover new talents, and have fun. On Wednesday, April 8, campers will be going on an excursion to Tanaka Farms!

Requirements: campers must be enrolled in K-6th grade during the 2026-2026 school year.

Please bring: 2 daily snacks, lunch, and close-toe shoes

Notice: No refunds or transfers once camp begins.

Camps are held Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Resident fee: $181/week
Non-resident fee: $191/week

Summer Day Camp

More information to come soon!

Registration will open on March, 26 2026!

Tips for Registration: Summer Camp 2025

Youth Programs Guidelines & Policies: Youth Programs Guidelines & Policies

Summer Day Camp Locations:

Community Youth Center (CYC), Newport Elementary (NEL), and Marina Park (MP)

2026 DATES	EXCURSION	CYC	NEL	MP
Week 1: 6/8-6/10	TBA	CNB101	CNB201	-
Week 2: 6/15-6/19	TBA	CNB102	CNB202	-
Week 3: 6/22-6/26	TBA	CNB103	CNB203	-
Week 4: 6/29-6/3	TBA	CNB104	CNB204	-
Week 5: 7/6-7/10	TBA	CNB105	CNB205	-
Week 6: 7/13-7/17	TBA	CNB106	CNB206	-
Week 7: 7/20-7/24	TBA	CNB107	CNB207	-
Week 8: 7/27-7/31	TBA	CNB108	CNB208	-
Week 9: 8/3-8/7	TBA	CNB109	-	CNB209
Week 10: 8/10-8/14	TBA	CNB110	-	CNB210

Note: For full camps, please join the waitlist. Our team will contact you when a spot becomes available.

Pint Size Camps

Preschool: Pint-Sized Summer Camp

Preschoolers, get ready for some summer-time fun! The Pint-Sized Summer Camp will provide a constructive and unique experience for children ages 3 to 5. The half-day program is filled with fun activities such as art, music, water games, outdoor time, special visitors, and more! Pint-Sized Camp is led by a trained and enthusiastic Assistant Recreation Coordinator and Senior Recreation Leaders who are First Aid and CPR certified. Campers must be potty-trained, no pull-ups allowed.

Pint-Sized Summer Camp is Monday - Thursday from 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., held at the Newport Coast Community Center.

Resident fee: $144/week
Non-resident fee: $154/week

Registration will open in March 2026!

Tips for Registration: Summer Camp 2025

Youth Programs Guidelines & Policies: Youth Programs Guidelines & Policies

2026 DATES	THEME/VISITOR*	CODE
Week 1: 6/8-6/11	TBA	PINT01
Week 2: 6/15-6/18	TBA	PINT02
Week 3: 6/22-6/25	TBA	PINT03
Week 4: 6/29-7/2	TBA	PINT04
Week 5: 7/6-7/9	TBA	PINT05
Week 6: 7/13-7/16	TBA	PINT06
Week 7: 7/20-7/23	TBA	PINT07
Week 8: 7/27-7/30	TBA	PINT08
Week 9: 8/3-8/6	TBA	PINT09

Note: For full camps, please join the waitlist. Our team will contact you when a spot becomes available.
*Themes and visitors are subject to change.

Mayor's Youth Council

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Make a positive impact in your community! Give your college résumé a boost! Join a forum to express your opinions, creativity, and civic mindedness. Mayor’s Youth Council is an unpaid internship program comprised of three different parts; education, service and outreach.

SERVICE
Every year, Youth Council creates and partakes in charitable works that improve their community. In 2024/2025, 3 city facilities, and each member hosted a toy drive to gather items to contribute to the City's Operation Christmas, who in turn donate to Yellow Ribbon.

EDUCATION
This unpaid internship is an educational tool to help students learn, in depth, about the different careers offered within Newport Beach. Members will then use their acquired experience and knowledge to better inform their community and govern the Mayor’s Youth Council events and projects.

OUTREACH
Youth Council members will be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of events such as recreation special events and community outreach to share their knowledge with their peers. Members will also participate in a mock City Council meeting in the spring, on a relevant topic to the community.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
A select number of individuals will begin the program in October 2025 and shall continue through August 2026. The program includes attending all four Mayor’s Youth Council meetings, events, projects, and a minimum of four hours with the assigned City of Newport Beach staff/mentor.

Applications for the 2025-2026 year will be open from June 9 through September 5, 2025.

Applications will open in May 2026 for the 2026-2027 session!

For more information: Contact the Recreation Coordinator at 949-718-1861 or bsotovalladolid@newportbeachca.gov.

Teen Leader Program

The City of Newport Beach Recreation Department offers a Teen Leader Program for ages 13-15. The Teen Leader Program allows teens to volunteer alongside Recreation Staff in the cities Summer Day Camps, Pint-Sized Camp, Marina Park Sailing & Boating Center, and other City events. While earning community service credits, this program also allows teens to be involved in the community, develop and enhance life (work) skills, and gain valuable job experience.

The Teen Leader Program provides hands on experiences, mentorship, and resume building exercises. Staff will emphasize leadership development, teamwork, and professionalism, as teens are provided with an opportunity to develop and enhance like (work) skills, while gaining valuable job experience.

Application: Applications will open in March 2026!

Process:

Complete a Teen Leader Application by Thursday, May 1, 2026.
Qualified applicants may be interviewed, and the top candidates will be selected to join the Teen Leader Program.
Selected teens will undergo a background check, register online, and pay a $200 program fee to volunteer for 2026