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▌ Water Sports · Ages 8–13

Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13)

Los Angeles · $3,550/week · ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

Catalina Sea Camp offers immersive marine science and adventure programs for youth on Catalina Island, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read Catalina Sea Camp's website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight marine science and adventure programs for ages 8-17. The camp 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 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 50 years, highlighting its extensive experience. The camp is a program of the Guided Discoveries, Inc., a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the educational value and positive impact on their children. The camp offers a variety of specialized activities including snorkeling, SCUBA diving, marine biology labs, and sailing.
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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 8–13

Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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
Yes
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: Sleepaway camp
  • Address: 302 North El Camino Real, #206, San Clemente, CA 92672 (business)
  • Phone: (424) 487-6325
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $3,550 for 7 days. $300 non-refundable deposit.

Runs Sleepaway camp, 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

  • Oceanfront location on Catalina Island
  • Focus on marine biology
  • SCUBA and sailing offered

↘ Watch for

  • Very expensive
  • Requires ferry to access

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13)

What ages does Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) accept?
Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) is open to children ages 8–13. 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 – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) cost?
Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) publishes $3,550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13)'s hours?
Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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 Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) accredited?
Yes — Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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 – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13)?
Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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 – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) provide lunch?
Yes — Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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.
How does Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Catalina Sea Camp – Session 1 (7 days, Ages 8-13) 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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