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Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th)

Avalon · $2,550/week · ★ 4.8 (24 reviews)

Two-week overnight camp on Catalina Island, including July 4th, with water sports and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The website for Catalina Island Camps loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. California state license number 197200001 is listed on their website. The camp has been operating since 1922, founded by Carolyn and John Fee, indicating a long-standing tradition and experience in youth development. It is a non-profit organization. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to camper safety. Catalina Island Camps offers an overnight program with a focus on outdoor activities and water sports for campers aged 8-17. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's independence and the variety of activities offered.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1041922+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
104 (1922 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: Sleepaway camp
  • Address: Howlands Landing, Santa Catalina Island, CA 90704, USA
  • Phone: (626) 296-4040
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $5,100 for 2 weeks ($2,550/week equivalent). Early bird: $300 by Dec 1, $200 by Feb 1, $100 by Apr 1.

Runs Sleepaway camp, 5 sessions (2 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 9 to Aug 3.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 9 – 15, 2026 · 1 week · $2,650
  • Session 2 Jun 16 – 22, 2026 · 1 week · $2,800
  • Session 3 Jun 24 – Jul 6, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,100
  • Session 4 Jul 8 – 20, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,100
  • Session 5 Jul 22 – Aug 3, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,100

↗ What parents like

  • Located on Catalina Island
  • Multiple session lengths

↘ Watch for

  • Registration requires creating an account

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th)

What ages does Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) accept?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) cost?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) publishes $2,550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th)'s hours?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) runs Sleepaway camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) accredited?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1922 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th)?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1922 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) provide lunch?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) offer transportation?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) compare to other water sports camps in Avalon?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 3 (2 Weeks, July 4th) is one of 49 water sports camps in Avalon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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