2026 Summer Day Camp

Registration is now open

Session I: June 15-July 2 | Session II: July 6-July 23

Del Mar Pines School Summer Day Camp is open to all children in our community including elementary grade students who do not attend Del Mar Pines School. Our academic classes have a low student to teacher ratio of approximately 12:1.

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Empowering students to create a better world.

Lots of exciting end-of-the-year projects happening at DMP! 🎲♠️📊

This month, our brilliant 6th-grade mathematicians took on the Casino Probability Project! Each student created a custom casino-style game that not only looked exciting, but also highlighted the real math behind the scenes, including expected value, probability, and the clever ways the “house” always has the edge.

From spinning wheels to card flips, students brought the thrill of chance to life while showcasing their creativity, critical thinking, and statistical analysis skills. What an engaging and innovative way to bring math to life at DMP! 🧠💰✨

#MathIsFun #CasinoProject #STEMLearning #ProbabilityInAction #DMPMath CreativeClassrooms StudentProjects
⭐ Director for a Day at DMP! ⭐

Each year for Teacher Time, one lucky student or two earn the exciting opportunity to become “Director for a Day” alongside our amazing DMP School Director, Mrs. McCord!

From helping serve lunch and assisting with playground duties to learning about the many important roles involved in leading a school community, a student gets a special behind-the-scenes experience working side by side with Mrs. McCord throughout the day.

What a fun, memorable, and meaningful opportunity to learn about leadership, responsibility, and community at DMP! ✨

#DMPCommunity #DirectorForADay #StudentLeadership
🌺🌴 Aloha from DMP! 🌴🌺

Yesterday, we celebrated our final Spirit Day of the year with Hawaiian Day, and our campus was bursting with island vibes, tropical colors, leis, and school spirit! ☀️🌊

From floral shirts and beachy accessories to bright smiles and aloha energy, students and staff brought the sunshine all across campus for one last spirit celebration together. What a fun way to close out an amazing year of Spirit Days at DMP! 🌺✨

#DMPCommunity #SpiritDay #AlohaDMP #IslandVibes #DMPFun
⛏️🤠 Fourth Grade Gold Rush Day at DMP! 🌟

For the past month, our fourth graders have been immersed in the history of the California Gold Rush, exploring the people, culture, challenges, and opportunities that shaped this important time in California history. Today marked the exciting culmination and wrap-up of the unit!

From making strawberry jam and mining for gold to playing poker games and posing for outlaw photos, students stepped back in time through hands-on activities that brought history to life in meaningful and memorable ways. Mr. Kelly created engaging, creative, and academically rich learning experiences for our students throughout the unit. 🌄✨

#DMPCommunity #CaliforniaGoldRush #HandsOnLearning #FourthGradeFun
🌺🌊 What a magical evening at our DMP Spring Sing! 🎶✨

Thank you to our incredible parent helpers, staff, and DMP community for helping bring our “Moana” performance to life. Your support, creativity, and teamwork made the night truly unforgettable.

A special thank you to Mr. Sanchez for the lights and video magic that helped our stage shine so brightly, and to Mr. Spurgiesz for his vision, direction, and expertise in steering this incredible production from sea to shore to stage!

Our talented students filled the night with songs, storytelling, laughter, and island adventures, and we could not be more proud of them. Thank you all for helping us set sail on such a beautiful evening! 🌊✨

#DMPSpringSing #MoanaMagic #SetSailWithUs #DMPCommunity
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from Del Mar Pines School 🌸

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, mother figures, and all the incredible women in our DMP community. Thank you for the love, encouragement, kindness, and care you share with our students each day.

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love, joy, and appreciation. 💐✨

#DelMarPinesSchool #MothersDay #DMPFamily #ThankYouMoms
Can't wait for the show on May 8th! 🎉🎟️ Get your tickets starting May 5! #DelMarPines #ShowTime #Moana
🌊🌺 Set sail with us… the annual DMP Spring Sing is almost here! 🎶✨

The stage is ready, the music is calling, and we can’t wait to welcome you to “Moana”!

Join us on Friday, May 8th, at 5:00 PM under the tent for a night full of songs, storytelling, and island adventures with our talented students! 🌅✨

#DMPSpringSing #MoanaMagic #SetSailWithUs #DMPCommunity
NEW MONTH!!! �Don't Forget to Order Ki's Lunch! Avoid the extra fees for "Emergency Lunches" by planning ahead. Please remember to place your orders at the beginning of the month to ensure your student is all set. Check bio for link to Ki's #SchoolLunch #Kislunch #DelMarPines
Attention DMP Parents! 📣 Join Director Marci McCord for an insightful book study on Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child’s Brain. Learn how to navigate the age of screens and ultra-processed foods to take back your family's focus. 🗓 When: Monday, April 27th 🕗 Time: 8:15 am 📍 RSVP: Click the link in our bio to let us know you’re coming!! #DelMarPines #ParentingTips #DigitalWellness #DopamineKids #BookStudy
Give your child the gift of a head start. 📈 Our Summer Discoveries program focuses on small group instruction to make complex concepts click. Whether it's literacy or math, we provide the tools for every student to tackle any challenge. 📍 Del Mar Pines School 🗓️ Session 1 June 15-July 2 🗓️ Session 2 July 6-July 23 Sign up today! Click Link in Bio. #summerlearning #SanDiegoSummerCamp #SanDiegoSchools
The BEST week of the Year starts Monday! 📚 Grab the NEWEST books & support us! Click the link in bio to set up E-Wallet. #DMPReads #SupportEducation
⚾ Padres Baseball Spirit Day at DMP!

Students and staff showed their team spirit by dressing in Padres apparel, bringing so much energy and excitement to campus.

With baseball season here, it was the perfect way to celebrate our hometown team and share in the fun of the game together.

Let’s go, Padres! ⚾✨

#DMP #Padres #BaseballSeason #SpiritDay #SanDiego
🌸✨ Our Spring Talent Show was bursting with energy, talent, and pure joy!

🎤💃 From dazzling performances to heartwarming moments, our students truly illuminated the stage. It was the perfect way to kick off Spring Break! 🌞🎉

There is nothing better than seeing all the happy, smiling faces when our DMP community comes together. ❤️😊

#SpringTalentShow #JoyfulMoments #SpringBreakVibes #DMPFamily
Something exciting is always happening in Mr. Fortin’s 5th Grade Math Group, where creativity, innovation, and strong math instruction come together in the most engaging ways.

Under Mr. Fortin’s guidance, students became city planners as they designed their own mini-cities, applying real-world math concepts such as scale, surface area, and volume. His ability to make math hands-on, meaningful, and fun truly shines through projects like this.

Their creative 3D models featured roads, irregular shapes, and unique themes designed to attract visitors and investors. Students even created professional brochures and custom websites to promote their cities, showing just how dynamic and engaging math can be.

Mr. Fortin continues to inspire students to think critically, problem solve, and see math as both practical and exciting. 🏙️💻📏📊

#5thGradeMath #MakingMathFun #STEMlearning #MiniCityProject
College pride filled the campus today! 🎓

Students and staff showed their spirit by wearing college gear from schools they attended, schools they love, or schools they hope to attend one day. Staff proudly represented their colleges, while students wore gear connected to their parents’ alma maters, favorite teams, or future dreams.

It was a day full of pride, excitement, and inspiration as we celebrated all the possibilities ahead.

#DMP #CollegeDay #SpiritDay #SchoolSpirit CollegeBound
"🎨 Unleash your child's creativity this summer at Del Mar Pines School's Creative Arts Camp! 🌟 Enroll now to explore painting, music, and drama in a fun and inspiring environment. Limited spots available—secure your child's place today! Click link in bio to learn more and enroll! 🎭 #CreativeArtsCamp #SummerFun #DelMarPinesSchool"
Summer is for stories, discovery, and growth! ☀️📚

At DMP Summer Discoveries, we’re helping students return to school with more than just memories—we’re giving them the academic edge and confidence they need to succeed.

✅ Math Mastery
✅ Literacy Skills
✅ Confidence Building

Space is limited! Register today and beat the summer slide. Tap the link our bio to register

#SummerSlide #DelMarPines #SummerLearning #SanDiegoSchools #SummerCamp2026
Kindergarten Celebrates Nowruz 🌸

Our Kindergarten class joyfully celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with curiosity, creativity, and cultural appreciation.

What is Nowruz?
Nowruz means “new day” and marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the new year in Persian culture. Celebrated for more than 3,000 years, Nowruz is a time of renewal, growth, and new beginnings.

Today, our students learned about this beautiful tradition, welcomed the spirit of spring, and celebrated the joy of fresh starts and bright beginnings 🌷

We love exploring cultures from around the world and growing together 🌎💛
Big News! Spring Enrichment is officially Open! Give your child something to look forward to after the final bell. Click link in bio to view all the class options and to register. #Springlearning #AfterSchoolEnrichment #TrySomethingNew
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What Makes Del Mar Pines School Special?

Since 1978, Del Mar Pines has nurtured all aspects of our students' academic, social, emotional, and physical needs. Recognized for a low student-to-teacher ratio, with two teachers in every classroom, our robust curriculum is enhanced by weekly ancillary classes in music, art, Spanish, hands-on science, PE, technology, and library. DMP students benefit from strong academics with small group instruction. Del Mar Pines School provides our students with a safe and caring atmosphere that emphasizes character development.

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The teachers and staff praise and encourage individuality, creative thinking, and artistic ability as well as academic success. This well-rounded environment provides students with an amazing foundation that will aid them in all future endeavors.Del Mar Pines’ small group instruction is a huge asset for its students. It allows for more individualized instruction and develops an appropriate pace for each student. The Art, Music, Science, P.E., and Spanish programs are phenomenal and give the students a very well-rounded curriculum. The teachers really focus on organization, responsibility, and independence in learning, which are the keys to students’ success for the rest of their academic lives. The teachers are very approachable and communicate with parents often about their students.

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DMP is a very special school where children develop a lifelong love of learning and leave 6th grade with study skills and independent work habits that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. The small group instruction with leveled groups affords each child the opportunity to flourish at their own pace. The teachers are caring and nurturing and make every effort to ensure the success of each child.

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Why Choose Del Mar Pines School?

Del Mar Pines School is a very special place. This private elementary school is small, yet offers big benefits to its community.

  • Caring Teachers & Staff

    Build personal connections and lasting relationships.

  • Small Group Instruction

    Promotes low stress, yet effective learning in Math and Language Arts.

  • Supporting the Whole Child

    Values the academic, physical, social and emotional health of all students.

  • Exceptional Ancillary Classes

    Align with the curriculum in a fun and well rounded way. We offer weekly instruction in Science, Fine Art, Physical Education, Spanish, Music and Performing Arts, Technology and Library.

Recognized Among the Top 2.5% of Schools in the Country by Niche

Niche gave Del Mar Pines School an A+ Grade in The 2025 Best Schools Rankings. Schools with an A+ grade are among the top 2.5% of schools in the country.

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Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 2007.

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Prepare Your Child for Success

At Del Mar Pines School, your child will benefit from a strong academic foundation rooted in a safe and caring atmosphere that emphasizes character development. A Del Mar Pines School education nurtures all aspects of our student's academic, social, emotional and physical needs.

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