Camp Fox YMCA Catalina
Traditional overnight camp on Catalina Island with ocean activities, ropes courses, and campfires.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Fox YMCA Catalina loads successfully and provides information about their overnight summer camp programs. The camp is operated by the Glendale YMCA, a non-profit organization, as indicated by the website's URL and content. The program is an overnight camp, offering activities such as marine science, snorkeling, kayaking, archery, and campfires. While the website mentions staff, it does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or detail background check policies. The Glendale YMCA has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and community involvement. However, Camp Fox itself is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for the Glendale YMCA are @glendaleymca on Instagram and glendaleymca on Facebook, which likely cover Camp Fox as part of their broader offerings.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Fox YMCA Catalina 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Water Sports
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: Overnight sleepaway camp
- Address: Catalina Island, CA
- Phone: (818) 240-4130
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $1,150/week
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- Expensive
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Fox YMCA Catalina
- What ages does Camp Fox YMCA Catalina accept?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp Fox YMCA Catalina cost?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina publishes $1,150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Fox YMCA Catalina's hours?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina runs Overnight sleepaway camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Fox YMCA Catalina?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Fox YMCA Catalina provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Fox YMCA Catalina 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 Camp Fox YMCA Catalina offer transportation?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina 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 Camp Fox YMCA Catalina compare to other water sports camps in Avalon?
- Camp Fox YMCA Catalina 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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