Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda announced a statewide summer program offering sports and arts camps for children ages 6 to 13 across Baja California. The program runs through July and August 2026, with registration for the sports component opening June 15.
The sports camps, themed “Let’s Celebrate the World Cup,” will operate July 13 through July 31. Activities take place at high-performance sports centers in Tijuana and Ensenada and at the Mexicali Sports City. The cost is 1,800 pesos (roughly $90 USD), which includes a shirt and badge. Registration runs from June 15 through July 10.
Inclusive Programming and Family Discounts
The sports program includes activities designed for children with visual, auditory, intellectual, or motor disabilities. Families enrolling more than one child can receive discounts ranging from 10 to 30 percent, depending on the number of siblings registered.
The state’s sports institute, INDEBC (Instituto del Deporte de Baja California), is handling sports camp registration through its website at planvacacional.indebc.gob.mx. Full program details, schedules, and enrollment forms are available there.
Arts Camps Across Four Cities
A separate arts program titled “Art and Nature: Create to Care” will run at cultural centers in Mexicali, Tijuana, Tecate, and Playas de Rosarito. Registration for the arts camps opens June 22 and closes July 10. The state government has not yet released pricing details for these sessions.
A third component focuses on theater arts. That program runs August 10 through August 28, with registration opening July 6. No location details for the theater camps have been announced.
Key Dates to Remember
Parents should note the staggered registration windows. Sports camp signup opens first on June 15, arts camp registration follows on June 22, and theater camp enrollment begins July 6. All sports and arts registrations close July 10.
The program gives families in Baja California’s major cities a structured, government-run option at a fraction of what comparable summer camps cost north of the border, where weekly fees often exceed $400 USD. This story was first reported by Jornada BC.