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▌ Water Sports · Ages 7–17

Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week)

Avalon · $2,650/week · ★ 4.8 (24 reviews)

One-week overnight camp on Catalina Island with a focus on water sports and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Catalina Island Camps website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Carolyn and Bob Hoish, and is a non-profit organization. The program is exclusively overnight, offering a variety of activities including water sports, ropes courses, and environmental education. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Catalina Island Camps show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and the unique island experience. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @catalinaislandcamps and a Facebook page @catalinaislandcamps.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ 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 1 (1 Week) 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
1956 (70 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: $2,650. Early bird savings: $150 by Dec 1, $100 by Feb 1, $50 by Apr 1. $250 non-refundable deposit.

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

  • Waterfront and land activities
  • Focus on personal growth
  • Located on Catalina Island

↘ Watch for

  • High cost for one week
  • No electronics allowed

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week)

What ages does Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) accept?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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 1 (1 Week) cost?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) publishes $2,650/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 1 (1 Week)'s hours?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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 1 (1 Week) accredited?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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 – Session 1 (1 Week)?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 – Session 1 (1 Week) provide lunch?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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 1 (1 Week) offer transportation?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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 1 (1 Week) compare to other water sports camps in Avalon?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 1 (1 Week) 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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