When
June · July · August
Select camp days only. Spots are limited and dates often sell out.
Our famous summer day camp
Mermaid Academy.
Our summer day camp runs on select days in June, July and August only, and it often sells out. Three magical hours of crafts, lunch, group play and makeovers, ending with every camper transforming into a mermaid on the beach.
Join Mermaid AcademyThe camp that put us on the map.
Mermaid Academy is the camp that made us famous in Newport Beach. Hundreds of kids have grown up coming back to our sweet and special day camp, summer after summer. Each 3-hour camp day is led by our professional mermaid cast: campers make crafts, share lunch, play in small groups, get their mermaid makeovers and then transform into mermaids on the beach. Tickets can be purchased per day or in a bundle of days.
Who
Ages 3–9
Designed for little dreamers, taught with all the patience in the world.
Where
Balboa Island
Three hours at our flagship venue, finishing with a mermaid transformation on the beach.
But don’t take it from us
The families say it best.
Actual Mermaid Academy parents, in their own words.
Hana E.Newport Beach, CA011
via YelpI honestly can't believe I didn't know about this place! I did so much research for our trip to SoCal looking for fun places for kids and of ALL of the things we did (recommended by out hotel concierge!) This was far and above the absolute coolest, most magical and memorable day!!!!
The level of theming and execution of detail rival Disney and all but blow most other theme parks or venues out of the water.
My kids minds were totally blown- Our sons absolutely loved the pirate elements from the face paint, to climbing inside a treehouse hide out, playing on skull rock and more while our daughters dreams absolutely came true turning into a mermaid from head to toe! One of the main highlights was definetly making our own stuffed animals as well, SO cute!!!
As if everything wasn't already amazing enough for the kids, there is an entire parents room with couches, television, bar seating etc. for parents to relax in with free latte's and they even offered us champagne!!! I WANT TO INVEST IN THIS COMPANY! The perfection & thoughtfulness of not only the theming but the service and performances were truly just so impressive.
THANK YOU for the highlight of our trip.
Erin C.San Francisco, CA041
via YelpI cannot begin to express what a magical experience this was for our family. I was amazed at the care to detail that was put into the location, costumes, planning and experience. The mermaid and pirate who helped us were so good with kids. My son is shy and he was having an amazing time. They were so good with neurodiverse kids! My kids left feeling so special and they had the best time. It will live in their hearts for a long time.
Marie D.452140
via YelpWhenever my neice is in town we love taking her to a "princess experience". We've done Bippity Boppity Boop at Disney. And Tea for Tots at Morning Lavender. They were all fun. But this was the best for both the parents and kids. Unlike Disney, the family members can all watch, and for an extra fee, Mommies can also participate by becoming a mermaid too. It was also more interactive than either of the other two experiences, because our niece got one on one time with her mermaid host, and got to have tea time and a Photoshoot. The adults also have a nice lounge area, where you can have lattes or some bubbly, if you choose. We appreciated that they considered the adults in the experience. Overall, we highly recommend this experience.
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