The Newport-Mesa Family YMCA in Newport Beach is a YMCA of Orange County branch and a full-featured fitness facility whose youth programme centres on the Summer Swim & Explorer’s Camp for ages 5-10, running 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday with a different theme each week: games, science, music, sports, nature, arts and crafts and swim, plus nature hikes and S.T.E.M. activities. Campers take a swim test before pool access. Year-round the branch adds Parent & Child, preschool and youth swim lessons from 6 months up, a recreational swim team for ages 7-18, homeschool and enrichment classes, youth sports, KidZone and monthly themed Date Night evenings for potty-trained children 3 and older. The YMCA of Orange County separately operates resident “sleepaway” camps for youth 8-17 at Camp E.L.K. in Wrightwood and Camp Oakes in Big Bear; those run at their own sites, not at this branch.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Swim & Explorer's Camp9:00am – 12:00pmRegister → | See website → | 5–10 | See website → | Active |
Fees will not be prorated if unable to attend all days.
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2-Water Movement | Preschool ages 3-5, Tu/Th 4:30pmTue/Thu · 4:30pm – 5:00pmRegister → | Sep 8 – Oct 1, 2026 | 3–5 | Varies | Active |
| Stage 1-Water Acclimation | Preschool ages 3-5, Tu/Th 4:00pmTue/Thu · 4:00pm – 4:30pmRegister → | Sep 8 – Oct 1, 2026 | 3–5 | Varies | Active |
| Stage 3-Water Stamina | Preschool ages 3-5, Mo/We 5:00pmMon/Wed · 5:00pm – 5:30pmRegister → | Sep 9 – Oct 1, 2026 | 3–5 | Varies | Active |
Special Rate $111 - $211 (low figure = Member, high figure = Program Member; this division's rate table prints Member $ 69.00 / Program Member $ 211.00).
All swim lessons are non-refundable once the session has started.
Special Rate $97.13 - $184.63 (low figure = Member, high figure = Program Member; this division's rate table prints Member $ 69.00 / Program Member $ 211.00).
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 9:00am–12:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 5–10
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- YMCA of Orange County · YMCA
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact YMCA of Orange County directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
As stated by the camp or listed in the accrediting organization's directory — confirm current status with the accreditor.
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★ShanPoor communication and management. Zero customer service. My child’s class has now been canceled for four times in the past three months, always at the last minute. The experience has been very disappointing, and the program does not feel well managed or dependable.
★Tao QuVery frustrating experience with the YMCA private swim lesson program. Communication has been consistently poor, with repeated last-minute cancellations and little advance notice. Families plan their schedules around these lessons, especially for young children. The program needs much more reliable communication and backup coverage.
★★★★★Lucero CazaresI love this gym. My kids love the kid zone. My daughter is speech delayed and everyone there is so nice and patient with her. They truly care about the kids.
★★★★★Evangelo FloresI enjoy this place for quick workouts when I’m short on time & my kid LOVES it because of the swim classes. When she turns 10 she shall be able to work out with us as well. I’ve been to other YMCAS & This one definitely is the nicest looking because of the back bay view, I only wish they had basketball courts Available for use.
★★★★★Dom RI love this gym! Everyone is super nice and professional. Classes are amazing. The kids zone is exceptional, everyday they have a new craft, and they treat the kids with such sweetness and care. I trust everyone here and have a blast!