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▌ Water Sports · Ages 6–15

Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week)

Los Angeles · $2,800/week · ★ 4.8 (32 reviews)

Catalina Island Camps offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience on Catalina Island, focusing on water...

▌ Editor's read Catalina Island Camps' website loads successfully, presenting a professional and informative platform for their programs. The camp, founded by Carolyn and Paul K. Allen, has been operating for over 70 years, suggesting a rich history and established program. It is a non-profit organization. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The program is an overnight camp, offering a variety of activities including water sports, archery, and arts and crafts, with a strong emphasis on a screen-free environment. Google reviews indicate a high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, praising the supportive staff and diverse activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown.
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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 6–15

Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right water sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 6–15
  • Hours: Sleepaway camp
  • Address: Office: 707 W Woodbury Rd, Unit F, Altadena, CA 91001
  • Phone: (626) 296-4040
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $2,800. 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

  • Focus on water sports
  • Located on Catalina Island
  • Develops independence and resilience

↘ 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 2 (1 Week)

What ages does Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week) accept?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week) is open to children ages 6–15. 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 2 (1 Week) cost?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week) publishes $2,800/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 2 (1 Week)'s hours?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (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.
Who runs Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week)?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (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 2 (1 Week) provide lunch?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (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 2 (1 Week) offer transportation?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (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 2 (1 Week) compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Catalina Island Camps – Session 2 (1 Week) is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles 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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