How to Register for CREST Enrichment and CREST Camps

ENRICHMENT 

CREST Enrichment classes are an easy way for parents to add exciting learning adventures to their child's day. Popular classes include ceramics, musical theater, and martial arts just to name a few. Classes are led by hand-picked, professional instructors for students in grades TK-5 enrolled in a SMMUSD elementary school in Santa Monica. 

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026

  • Locations: Edison, Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, SMASH and Will Rogers
  • Classes go Live to view on February 11, 2026 at 6:00PM. 
  • Registration: February 18-March 4,2026 at 6:00am online
  • Session Date(s): Classes begin the week of March 23, 2025

CAMP 

CREST Camp is an enriching day camp held for youth ages 8-14. Join us for a season of fun, learning, and adventure at our annual Seasonal Camps! This year promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities and new options coming to life!  One camp with two options to choose from!  

 SPORTS EXPERIENCE

Get ready for  fun-filled weeks of sports and adventures! Young athletes of all levels will enjoy basketball, soccer, popular P.E. games, and more, while building teamwork and leadership skills. Led by awesome coaches, this camp is perfect for kids who love staying active and making new friends.

 CREATIVE EXPLORERS

Launch into an exciting journey in hands-on adventures! Ignite your curiosity as we mix Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics with camp favorites. With plenty of teamwork and creativity, campers will develop skills while having a blast bringing their ideas to life!

Winter 2025

  • Camp Location: Lincoln Middle School 
  • Session Date(s): December 22nd 2025- January 2nd, 2026. (Closed 12/25/25 & 1/1/26) (Closes at 12:00PM on 12/24/25 & 12/31/26)
  • Registration Begins: October 27th, 2025. 

Fun-filled Trips include: Pacific Park 12/23/25 & AMC Santa Monica  12/30/25 

* Field trips are subject to change

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Continue the Process:

  1. Register on ActiveNet

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    Access the Reserve Santa Monica Portal. Learn more about "How to Create an ActiveNet Account".

    All credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee by the processor of 2.95% of the class fee. The convenience fee is non-refundable. E-checks are a no-fee alternative.

    If space is unavailable when you register, add your child to the waitlist (not wish list) and you will be contacted by CREST staff as soon as a spot becomes available.

    Once registered, a confirmation receipt will be emailed. For camps especially, please ensure you receive a confirmation receipt once you’ve completed the registration process online. Call the CREST office if you don’t receive a confirmation email.

     

  1. Complete Activity Registration Form

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    Download and complete all pages in the Activities Registration Form. A signature is required on the bottom of the last page.

  2. Review and Complete

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    Download and complete the COVID-19 Waiver.

  3. Submit Registration Form and Waiver

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    Submit the completed registration form and COVID-19 Waiver to crest@santamonica.gov. Registration forms with incomplete payment information will not be processed.

Visit us at the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park.

  1. Complete Registration Forms

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    Registration form and COVID-19 Waiver are available for pick up at the Park Center at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

  2. Submit Completed Forms

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    Return the completed form and waiver along with payment to the CREST Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

  1. Print and Complete Activity Registration Form

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    Complete and review both sides the Activities Registration Form.

  2. Fill out a COVID- 19 Waiver

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    Complete COVID-19 form. 

  3. Mail

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     Mail completed forms and payment to Youth Office at Virginia Avenue Park 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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