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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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

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

🌸✨ Spring Into Action at DMP ✨🌸

Our Spring Afterschool Enrichment Programs are blooming with fun and excitement 🌼

From Cricket 🏏 Chess ♟️ and Fencing ⚔️ to Botanic Arts 🌿 KP Demons Sports 🏀 Cooking 🍳 and so much more there is something for every student to explore create and thrive

🌟 Registration opens TOMORROW 🌟

Did you know 👀
The Cricket World Cup just wrapped up, and the excitement is still going. What a perfect time to jump in 🏏

Let’s make this spring a season of discovery, movement, and joy 💫

#DelMarPines #SpringIntoAction #AfterschoolFun #DMP #EnrichmentPrograms

Check out all of our summer sport options! Click the link in our bio! #EnrollNow #DelMarPines

🍀 Feeling Lucky at DMP! 🍀

Today, our Del Mar Pines School community was glowing in every shade of green as students and staff celebrated St. Patrick’s Day together! From bright emerald sweaters to sparkly shamrocks and festive hats, the campus was full of smiles, laughter, and a little extra Irish spirit.

There is something magical about days like this, when the whole school joins in the fun and the campus feels a little brighter. We truly are so lucky to learn, grow, and celebrate together at DMP.

May your day be filled with a bit of luck, a lot of joy, and maybe even a rainbow or two! 🌈🍀

#DMPCommunity #FeelingLucky #StPatricksDay #DelMarPines #LuckyToBeHere 🍀

Math Monday Project Feature! ➗🎲

One of our 5th-grade math groups recently stepped into the role of game designers, creating math games to help teachers assess learning in a fun and interactive way.

Working in small groups, students designed games for 3 to 4 players that featured topics such as Numbers and Operations, Ratios and Proportions, Expressions, Equations, and Logical Puzzles. Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving were on full display.

#MathMonday #DelMarPines #DMPMath

DMP Sixth Grade Social Studies is Superb!

Our students recently completed their Social Studies unit on Ancient Egypt, creating incredible books that were colorful, creative, and filled with fascinating information. From pharaohs and mummies to the Nile River and Egyptian geography, their projects showed just how much they learned.

Now the class has moved on to Ancient China, and today students began presenting different parts of this rich civilization. Each group will continue building on the conversation, adding discoveries and insights as they explore the history, culture, and innovations of Ancient China.

Studies continues to be superb! @dmpgrade6

#DMP #SixthGrade #SocialStudies #AncientEgypt #AncientChina

Today, we welcomed back a DMP alumna for a special Parent Education assembly where she shared a powerful message about youth sports and the impact of the words we use on the sidelines.

Through years of competing in high-pressure tournaments, she witnessed the intensity young athletes face not only on the court but also from the sidelines. Experiences with negative parental pressure, along with navigating her own injuries and expectations, inspired her TEDx talk and the creation of the Positive Parental Power movement.

Her message is a powerful reminder that confidence, resilience, and a love of the game often begin with the voices cheering from the stands.

Watch her inspiring TED talk by clicking the link in our Instagram bio.

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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Parent Testimonials

From arts, PE, and science. DMP provides flexibility, giving extra education to those who excel beyond grade level, but not being an overly competitive school. There are a variety of after school activities (enroll in advance like a camp), and the standard aftercare is available without scheduling in advance. The classes become very close-knit, and the parents often get to know each other well. There is only one class per grade. This allows the kids to really get to know each other well. But in some situations may not be right for everyone. If a child does not click with his or her classmates or teacher, there is no other class into which you can transfer. I would love if there were a middle school option up to eighth grade so our kids could complete their formative years in this environment before moving to a bigger high school. During the COVID-19 quarantine, the school switched from typical classroom activities to online learning over a long weekend. This was a quick transition and worked well.

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My son has had an amazing experience at Del Mar Pines! I was very apprehensive about our family starting kindergarten, as I had taught in public school for many years, and watched most things of value be cut out of budgets. I was so happy I found a school with rigorous and individualized curriculum that still provides excellent Art, Music, Spanish, and Science instruction. My son loves Del Mar Pines, and our family couldn’t be happier.

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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.

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

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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