Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17 · $2,380/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 12–17

Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program

Toyon Bay, Catalina Island · $2,380/week · ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

A 2.5-week marine science and adventure camp on Catalina Island for ages 12-17.

▌ Editor's read Catalina Sea Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various marine science and adventure programs. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, a program of the nonprofit Guided Discoveries, has been operating for over 50 years, demonstrating significant experience in youth education. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, and their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Catalina Sea Camp average 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with many praising the educational value, unique experiences, and dedicated staff. The camp offers a range of activities including snorkeling, SCUBA diving, kayaking, and marine biology labs, making it a strong choice for youth interested in ocean sciences.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Toyon Bay, Catalina Island, CA 90704, USA
  • Phone: (800) 645-1423
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $600 non-refundable deposit, total cost is $5950 for 2.5 weeks

Runs 24-hour residential, 5 sessions (3 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 6 to Aug 1.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jun 6 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $3,550
  • Session 2 Jun 13 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $3,550
  • Session 3 Jun 20 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $3,550
  • Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 14, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,950
  • Session 5 Jul 16 – Aug 1, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,950

↗ What parents like

  • In-depth marine science
  • Longer 2.5-week session

↘ Watch for

  • Higher cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program

What ages does Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program accept?
Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program is open to children ages 12–17. 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 Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program cost?
Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program publishes $2,380/week for the standard session. $600 non-refundable deposit, total cost is $5950 for 2.5 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program's hours?
Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program 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 Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program accredited?
Yes — Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 50 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 Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program?
Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program provide lunch?
Yes — Catalina Sea Camp - 2.5-Week Program 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.

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