Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–14 · $2,800/week
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Catalina Island Camps - Session 2

Avalon, CA · $2,800/week

Catalina Island Camps offers traditional overnight summer camp experiences for youth on Catalina Island, focusing on outdoor adventure, personal growth, and ...

▌ Editor's read Catalina Island Camps is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page and confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating since 1924, founded by Carolyn and Fred Newman. They are a non-profit organization. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Safety' page, indicating a commitment to supervision. Furthermore, the 'Safety' page details a comprehensive staff vetting process, including background checks, drug testing, and reference checks, demonstrating a strong focus on camper safety. The camp offers a wide range of activities, emphasizing outdoor adventure and personal development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1021924+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
102 (1924 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 100 Howland Landing, Avalon, CA 90704
  • Phone: (310) 510-1679
  • Cost notes: One Week Session. Save $150 before December 1, 2025, $100 before February 1, 2026, $50 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

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Catalina Island Camps - Session 2

What ages does Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 accept?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 is open to children ages 6–14. 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 cost?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 publishes $2,800/week for the standard session. One Week Session. Save $150 before December 1, 2025, $100 before February 1, 2026, $50 before April 1, 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Catalina Island Camps - Session 2's hours?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 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 - Session 2 accredited?
Yes — Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1924 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 - Session 2?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1924 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 provide lunch?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 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.
How does Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Avalon?
Catalina Island Camps - Session 2 is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Avalon 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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