Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3
A traditional overnight camp on Catalina Island with a focus on outdoor adventure and marine science.
▌ Editor's read The website https://catalinaislandcamps.com/ loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. Catalina Island Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp is licensed in California under license number 197200001. Founded by Carolyn and Bob Hoish, the camp has been operating for over 70 years, suggesting a rich history and experience in youth development. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo extensive training and background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering a variety of activities from water sports to arts and crafts. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's independence and the quality of the staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 15–16
Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 15–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 100 Howland Landing, Avalon, CA 90704
- Phone: (310) 510-1677
- Cost notes: Two Week Session for $5100. Save $300 before December 1, 2025, $200 before February 1, 2026, $100 before April 1, 2026.
Runs 24-hour residential, 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
- Waterfront location on Catalina Island
- Wide range of water activities
- Focus on marine biology
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- No email contact available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3
- What ages does Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 accept?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 is open to children ages 15–16. 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 - CILT Session 3 cost?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 publishes $2,550/week for the standard session. Two Week Session for $5100. Save $300 before December 1, 2025, $200 before February 1, 2026, $100 before April 1, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3's hours?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 runs 24-hour residential. 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 - CILT Session 3 accredited?
- Yes — Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 - CILT Session 3?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 is operated by a private business, with 70 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 - CILT Session 3 provide lunch?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 3 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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