Fall Break: October 5th – 16th, 2026
- Fall Break Flyer Coming Soon!
Fall Break Calendars and Activities
Coming Soon
Enrollment Timelines
Fall Break 2026
- Enrollment Opens: Monday, August 17, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
- Enrollment Closes: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Enrollment Notifications Sent By: Friday, September 11, 2026
Winter Break 2026
- Enrollment Opens: Monday, October 19, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
- Enrollment Closes: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Enrollment Notifications Sent By: Friday, November 13, 2026
Spring Break 2027
- Enrollment Opens: Monday, January 11, 2027 @ 5:00 PM
- Enrollment Closes: Friday, January 29, 2027
- Enrollment Notifications Sent By: Friday, February 5, 2027
Program Overview
ESS remains operational during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks, offering enriching activities and field trips throughout San Diego County.
- Cost: The cost of field trips and excursions is included in your weekly tuition fees.
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
Enrollment and Prioritization
- Separate Enrollment: Breaks are optional and require a separate registration via your Arux account. You may select any or all available sessions.
- Enrollment Window: Registering during the designated enrollment period significantly increases the likelihood of securing a spot. Due to high demand, space fills rapidly; we strongly encourage early registration to prevent being placed on a waitlist.
- Priority Status: While students from other districts may attend if space permits, students currently with La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools receive priority.
Cancellation Policy
- Official Cancellation: To avoid being charged for a reserved break session, you must contact the ESS Billing Department by the specific cancellation dates listed on the website and program flyers.
- Site Notification: Informing ESS site staff of a cancellation is not sufficient and will not stop billing.
Attendance and Removal
- Waitlist Policy: Due to limited availability and high demand, prolonged absences may lead to removal from the summer program to accommodate students on the waitlist. Failure to participate for three (3) or more consecutive days may result in the cancellation of your break enrollment.
- Re-enrollment: If a student is dropped due to non-attendance, they may be placed on the waiting list should you wish to re-enroll.
Effective July 1, 2026:
MUST pre-register and prepay on a bi-weekly basis. Fees are non-refundable.
| One Child | $180 per week |
| Each Older Sibling | $160 per week |
