Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4
A traditional overnight camp on Catalina Island with a focus on outdoor adventure and marine science.
▌ Editor's read The Catalina Island Camps website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, founded by Carolyn and Kent Harris, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, offering a variety of activities for campers aged 8-17. Google reviews for Catalina Island Camps show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 130 reviews, with common themes praising the positive impact on children's confidence, the wide range of activities, and the caring staff. Social media handles found on the site include @catalinaislandcamps for Instagram and 'catalinaislandcamps' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 15–16
Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 15–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 100 Howland Landing, Avalon, CA 90704
- Phone: (310) 510-1622
- Cost notes: Two Week Session for $5100. Save $300 before December 1, 2025, $200 before February 1, 2026, $100 before April 1, 2026.
Runs 24-hour residential, 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 location on Catalina Island
- Wide range of water activities
- Focus on marine biology
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- No email contact available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4
- What ages does Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 accept?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 is open to children ages 15–16. 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 - CILT Session 4 cost?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 publishes $2,550/week for the standard session. Two Week Session for $5100. Save $300 before December 1, 2025, $200 before February 1, 2026, $100 before April 1, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4's hours?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 runs 24-hour residential. 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 - CILT Session 4 accredited?
- Yes — Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 - CILT Session 4?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 is operated by a private business, with 75 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 - CILT Session 4 provide lunch?
- Catalina Island Camps - CILT Session 4 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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