Catalina Sea Camp

Ocean Science and Adventure Summer Camp on Catalina Island

Catalina Sea Camp is a Guided Discoveries summer camp program that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children through unique opportunities for discovery. Campers are able to learn about marine science, adventure on and around Catalina Island, and develop as individuals in a supportive camp community.

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26,755

campers served since 1979

40+

years of unique summer camp experiences

One-Week Session

Ages 8-13

Catalina Sea Camp’s One-Week Sessions are a perfect combination of ocean adventure, marine science, and good ol’ summer camp fun! Campers make lasting friendships while snorkeling, tubing, and laughing through camp activities. One-Week Sessions are located at our Fox Landing site.

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Three-Week Session

Ages 12-17

Want more Catalina Sea Camp?! Our older campers are able to register for a Three-Week Session to spend even more time with friends having island adventures, gaining scuba certifications, and learning to sail. Three-Week Sessions are located at our Toyon Bay site.

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Testimonials

Year after year, campers return to Catalina Sea Camp. Here’s why those campers and their parents say that it’s worth it.

Every time I set foot on the Toyon Bay pier, I feel like I have just arrived home after years away, even though in truth it hasn’t been long at all. The people at Sea Camp are truly the most wonderful, caring people I have ever met, and you just can’t replicate an atmosphere like that. I start counting down the days to the next summer the day I arrive on the mainland, and don’t stop until I’m on that pier again.

15-year-old camper

Sea Camp is one of my favorite places on Earth. I have made some of my best friends there and have broken out of my shell because of it. It is the one thing I look forward to every year. It don’t suck here!

16-year-old camper

Sam looked so alive when he got off the boat to come home. He was radiating excitement, happiness, and achievement. It was a wonderful experience for him.

Mother of an 11-year-old camper

IMPACT OF CAMP

Our Impact

In a challenging year, Catalina Sea Camp succeeded in serving:

1,130

summer campers

37

states

8+

summer sessions

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Join us in making a difference. Your donation will help a child to gain self-confidence, foster their sense of wonder, and discover their true self.

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