Costa Mesa Parent Resources Guide

Medical & Dental

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  The DNA Clinic

  The DNA Clinic

  The DNA Clinic provide accurate DNA testing for those seeking a paternity test, immigration test, prenatal test, and other DNA related tests. Our trusted clinics are one of the largest networks in the USA and Canada. Our friendly staff will help you get the most out of your DNA results and help you to understand who the father it, or what part of the world your heritage if from. Call today to schedule your appointment with a DNA specialist at 800-831-0178.

Services

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  Arrowbear Music Camp

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  Looking for Summer Music Camps in Southern California for children ages 9 - college?

     Arrowbear Music Camp is located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, serving families from Southern California and the surrounding areas... since 1942! Our programs include orchestra, band, choral, jazz and chamber music. We blend the camaraderie of a traditional sleep away camp environment with inspiring musical instruction. Check out our website for session dates, costs, programs, more information and to book now!

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  AstroCamp California

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  AstroCamp Science & Adventure Summer Camp is an overnight co-ed camp located in the beautiful pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California.

     AstroCamp Science & Adventure Summer Camp is an overnight co-ed camp located in the beautiful pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California. We've created a unique mix of science and space exploration activities like telescope observations, beginning and advanced rocketry, planetary and solar science, coupled with mountain adventure activities like campouts, mountain biking, archery, rock climbing and bouldering. If you like fantasy adventure activities we offer Dungeons and Dragons, LARPING, and other amazing role playing games. AstroCamp offers one-week programs (ages 8-13) and two-week programs (ages 12-17) to meet the specific social, emotional, and educational needs and interests of our campers. Our staff is trained to inspire your camper and help them grow academically, socially, and personally. Seventy percent of our campers are returners and stay with us at least three summers. (less) ... Read more

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  Cali Camp

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  Cali Camp is a summer day camp for children ages 3- 15.

     We provide transportation in the cost of camp tuition, and offer many stops throughout the valley and city. Cali Campers will enjoy daily swimming and a variety of Classic Camp activities. We have everything from horseback riding to go carts, rock climbing and zip lining. We also balance out the adventure with dance, arts and crafts, and drama. If sports are more your thing, you'll love our beach volley ball court, back yard games and sports, ping pong, foosball, and even some Harry Potter Quidditch! We pride ourselves on our amazing staff who combined a have hundreds of years of camp experience working with children. Cali Camp will quickly become your home away from home! (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Pillsbury

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Campus by the Sea

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose. Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School Summer Combo Camps or build your own guest group retreat with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is an exceptional destination for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all-inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and see how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  DigiPen Academy

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  DigiPen Academy summer programs provide all-day camp opportunities to students aged 5-18 in Animation, Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Production and Music & Sound Design in

     an engaging hands-on environment. Our exploratory and preparatory STEM programs give students the opportunity to discover lifelong passions and dreams. Through Cosplay, Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, VR, and Manga, students turn their downtime into reality. Younger students explore the realm of building worlds and setting the stage for video game development while older students build resumes and college applications with personal experience learning from experts in the field. (less) ... Read more

  Save $25.00 On Online Learning

  Please use "USFG2025" to save $25.00 on any of our structured live online STEAM summer programs. Save on Roblox Level Design, Minecraft Modding, Animation, Programming, Music & Sound Desig…

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  First Time Books

  Kenilworth

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  Create a personalized reading adventure for early readers at First Time Books!

     From our Zoo Adventure and My Very Own ABC book, to our Birthday Adventure, our custom books inspire early readers and create everlasting memories. Customize an adventure for a little loved one today at www.firsttimebooks.com and enter FUN at checkout for 25% off your order!

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  GrandBox

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  Be present when your Dad and Grandpa needs it!

     Remember to him how much you love him every month with this special box. you can include photos and letters from your family especially for him. All of your monthly boxes have a worth value of at least $50. We carefully hand-pick our products to be sure we are delivering the right presents for your grandparents. We ship your boxes around the 15th of each month, except for Christmas and Mother's Day.

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  Outdoor Journeys - Camp Nawakwa

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  Outdoor Journeys' mission is to inspire individuals through engagement and education to connect with the natural world. Camp Nawakwa is open to everyone! We embrace the uniqueness of all young people and their families. We ensure that every child has a place, no matter his or her background or age. Come spend a week up in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains making new friends, discovering yourself and exploring the natural world around you. Choose one of our themed Traditional Camps and enjoy all of our wonderful programs, like Archery, Rock Climbing, Tomahawks, Paintball, Arts &; Crafts, Nature, Outdoor Living Skills, and more! Feeling more adventurous? Try one of our Adventure Camps and learn wilderness survival skills like Orienteering, Fire Building, Astronomy, Rope Making, Hiking and more! We also offer three Family Camps! Bring the whole family for an adventure! (less) ... Read more

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  Rainbow Play Systems

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  Rain Play Systems are The Best Outdoor Swing Sets

     Let Your Imagination Soar with Rainbow Wooden Swing Sets Today, Rainbow Play Systems has 600,000 structures installed worldwide. Rainbow is 1,800,000 children strong and growing stronger since they are already actively playing on their very own Rainbow. Your child can be the next to blast off, rocketing to the moon. Tomorrow, your child will be the ringmaster in the center ring of the circus. Last week, they were pirates sailing the seven seas, searching for hidden treasures. With their imagination and a Rainbow play system, there are no limits to where they can go. Rainbow Play Systems offers over 100 Cedar Castles & Clubhouses or over 50 Redwood Castles and over 150 wooden play set options and accessories from which you can choose. This allows you the freedom to design the ideal outdoor wooden swing set for your family. For healthy, safe fun, we assure you every Rainbow swing set is built with quality craftsmanship and your child's safety in mind. Rainbow has over 200 locations worldwide to serve you, providing professional delivery & installation service nationwide and offers the best Lifetime Warranty coverage in America. (less) ... Read more

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  Reading Eggs

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  Free Home Learning Resources Are your little ones stuck at home? No problem! Here you'll find free downloadable resources designed by experienced educators that support home learning. Use the filters below to search by year level, subject area and focus skill. You can also find answers to our most commonly asked questions, as well as technical support information for Reading Eggs and Mathseeds. Don't forget to claim your free 30 days' access here. (less) ... Read more

  12 Months of Reading Eggs and Bonus Mathseeds for $45

  12 months of Reading Eggs + BONUS Mathseeds - Unlock the complete reading and math adventure with a 12 month Reading Eggs subscription, plus get a BONUS 12 month Mathseeds subscription abs…

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  The Coding School

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  LEARN TO CODE this Summer from Top Engineers!

     Coding is hard, which is why we created the most supportive, personalized, and risk-free coding experience possible. codeConnects Summer program offers one-on-one and small group coding lessons for grades 4-12 from top computer scientists at Google, SpaceX, & Harvard -- all from the comfort of your own home! Students meet face-to-face with their instructor online over video chat and receive personalized lessons tailored to their own learning style and interests. Advancing at their own pace, students have the opportunity to delve into cutting-edge tech fields rarely taught to K-12 students, including Artificial Intelligence, 3D Game Dev, Mobile App Building, FinTech, Pre AP CS, and more! (less) ... Read more

Health & Beauty

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  MODELING CAMP

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  MODELING CAMP invites all girls to discover the model in you this summer!

     Come explore the world of modeling and fashion at this one of a kind summer camp! Modeling Camp offers a variety of boutique modeling boot camps for girls ages 11 thru 24. Featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA and NBC NEWS, Modeling Camp allows girls to learn about the world of modeling in a fun, non-competitive environment and walk away not only with knowledge of the industry but with valuable life skills that they can apply to their everyday life! Girls then have the option to return after camp and meet in person with the TOP modeling agencies! Ford, Elite, Wilhelmina...all the top agencies have signed models at Modeling Camp! YOU could be next! From fashion shows to photo shoots, from personal style to the latest trends...Modeling Camp is the ideal camp for ALL fashionistas! Visit us at www.modelingcamp.com! (less) ... Read more

  FREE MINI PORTFOLIO BOOK!

  Sign up for Modeling Camp ONLINE this summer and get your own FREE Modeling Camp mini portfolio album!

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Adult Classes

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  Bright Horizons - Southern California

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  At Bright Horizons our new online community is a great place for parents and members of the early childhood education field to share ideas, get perspectives, and ask questions. You will also find information about upcoming parent seminars. Join the Bright Horizons Community Today! www.BrightHorizons.com/Community

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  Color Me Mine of Metro Pointe

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  Adults can play too at Color Me Mine in Metro Pointe!

     Color Me Mine pottery painting studio is not just for kids! Walk-in anytime or check out our adult pottery painting workshops and events for all skill levels! Enjoy some quality creative time with friends, family or on your own. We are also a great spot to host a bridal or baby shower, team building event, or just an evening out with friends. Check our website calendar for special events and workshops or call to book your group of 6+. Wine welcome (21+) Ask us about scheduling your special needs group!

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  Mary Osborne Surf Camps & Escapes

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  Escape your reality with an all inclusive retreat with Mary Osborne Surf Escapes in a location of your choice.

     All-inclusive overnight escapes include beachfront lodging, savory meals, wine tours, spa treatments, professional surf instruction & daily yoga. Allow Mary to create and ideal weekend or week for you. Whether it is beachfront in Ventura County or across the International seas, MO Travel can build it all. It's up to you: where you want to catch the perfect wave, where you can relax in the sun and when it's time to pause your busy schedule. If the thought has crossed your mind, connect with Mary to start creating your most exciting and relaxing escape ever. 2014-2019 MO Surf & Travel created numerous day, weekend and weekly escapes. Surprise birthdays, bachelorette & bachelor parties, girls getaways, family reunions, wedding planning, kids parties, corporate team building... you want it... WE CAN CREATE IT! Need Airfare handled? MO TRAVEL can officially book all your flight and travel requests. (less) ... Read more

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  Mary Osborne Surf Camps & Escapes

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  Sign up today for Mary Osborne Surf Private or Group Instructions!

     Learn to surf with elite instruction! Whether you are a single surfer learning for the first time or you have a seasoned crew who'd like some pointers, we can accommodate you! Check our site for more details and to sign up today!