Catalina Sea Camp
Guided Discoveries, Inc. · Private
Catalina Sea Camp is an overnight (residential) marine-science camp on Catalina Island's Toyon Bay for kids and teens ages 8–17. Campers choose 1-week or 2.5-week sessions combining hands-on marine biology with scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and kayaking alongside traditional camp activities; 2.5-week sessions (ages 12–17) let older campers build their own schedules. Run by the Catalina Island Marine Institute on private beaches two miles from Avalon.
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★★★★★Gabbi StudierThe happiest memories of my life are here. I went for 7 total summers but I wish it could have been 10. I still tear tear up sometimes thinking about how I can never go back. If you’re considering sending your kid here DO IT!!! They will thank you for it
★★★★★Michael KirschnerMy son had a great time, he gained a lot of self confidence and will be going back next summer
★★★★★Leah Moscoumy friend goes here, and its her happiest days. she enjoys playing in the sea and the sand for three whole weeks!!!!! as i would love to join her, i cannot. (my parents died in a drowning accident). As i dearly miss her throughout the summer, i know she is happier without me and happier where her hair is salty. this camp truly embodies what sea camp is all about!!! friend has chosen to learn ukulele!!!!!!! if you love your kids like i love friend, send them here!!! (i will insert a pic of friend)
★★★★★Season LopiccoloOur kids have gone for the passed two years and will be attending this summer as well. I can honestly say they have come back each time more independent and full of life. It is a great experience for kids to have break away from mom and dad and learning to be on their own a bit. The setting is perfect for keeping them safe, entertained, learning and making "new" friends every time.
★★★★★Ryan GTrueTails Official, how can you 1star this place if you have no experience with them? the logic behind these ratings are to give feedback about your experience. jeezz...