Choose Your Own Adventure at Toyon Bay
Catalina Sea Camp's three-week sessions are designed for campers 12-17 with more opportunities for campers to build their schedule based on their individual interests. Mirroring a university-style experience, campers will provide their activity preferences prior to camp and will attend those activities multiple times during their camp session to build their skills. Our three-week programming allows for kids to immerse themselves in the camp experience and create deep, meaningful camp friendships.
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Disconnect to Reconnect
Unplugging and connecting in person and with the outdoors
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Develop Independence
Build their schedule of activities based on individual interests.
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Experienced Mentors
Belonging to knowledgeable community that feels like a family.
Our Activities
Daily Schedule
Mealtimes
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
12:30-1:00 Lunch
6:00-6:30 Dinner
Sunday
11:30am – 1:00pm Check-In Long Beach
1:15pm-3:30pm Boat Ride to Toyon Bay
4:00pm Welcome
4:15pm Move In / Tour / Team Pics
5:00pm Guideline Talk
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Opening Campfire
9:15pm Dorm Time
Monday
9:00am Camper Schedule Introduction & Add/Drop
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Dive Deck Orientation, Yacht Club Orientation, Swim Challenge & Beach Party
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Crew Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Tuesday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Crew Night
9:15pm Campfire
Wednesday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Ugly Counselor
9:15pm Dorm Time
Thursday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Crew Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Friday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Elective Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Saturday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Dance
9:15pm Dorm Time
Mealtimes
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
12:30-1:00 Lunch
6:00-6:30 Dinner
Sunday
9:00am All Camp Olympics
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm A/B Beach Party & C Backside Trip
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm CIMIPlex & B-Crew Blackjack Campout optional
9:15pm Dorm Time
Monday
9:00am Toyon Adventure Day
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm A/B-Crew Tubing Beach Party & C-Crew Return from Backside
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm A/B-Crew Elective Night & C-Crew Movie Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Tuesday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Guest Speaker
9:15pm Dorm Time
Wednesday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm CIMIWood & A-Crew Blackjack Campout optional
9:15pm Dorm Time
Thursday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm CIMI TV
9:15pm Dorm Time
Friday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Elective Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Saturday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
7:30pm Carnival
9:15pm Dorm Time
Mealtimes
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
12:30-1:00 Lunch
6:00-6:30 Dinner
Sunday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm CIMIPlex
9:15pm Dorm Time
Monday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm CIMIPlex
9:15pm Dorm Time
Tuesday
9:00am Activity #1
10:45am Activity #2
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #3
3:45pm Activity #4
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Elective Night
9:15pm Dorm Time
Wednesday
9:00am Activity #5
10:45am Activity #6
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Activity #7
3:45pm Activity #8
6:30pm Rec Time
8:00pm Talent/No Talent
Thursday
9:00am Packing & Newly Certified Divers Dive
1:00pm Quad Time
2:00pm Packing & Beach Party
6:30pm Group Presentations
8:00pm Photo Contents, Awards, Slideshow, & Final Campfire
Friday
9:00am Pack & Clean
10:00am – 12:00pm Boat to Long Beach
SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER!
Our Three-Week Location
Located in a private cove that was originally constructed as a boys’ boarding school, the Toyon Bay facility is nestled on the leeward side of Catalina Island, about 2.5 miles from the town of Avalon. Marine science labs, waterfront dive deck, and dorm-style housing make Toyon Bay a picturesque summer camp setting!
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 CIMI 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there laundry facilities available?
We have campers’ laundry professionally cleaned by a laundry service in the town of Avalon twice during the 3-week camp session. However, an individual camper’s laundry can be done at the laundry facilities in camp in case of emergency.
My camper will be flying in from out of state. How will they get to Sea Camp?
Catalina Sea Camp does offer airport transportation for summer. We offer a pick-up and drop-off service for campers. There is a $50.00 charge each way for this service. All flight arrangements are to be made only to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A Catalina Sea Camp staff member will meet them at the gate and escort them to the Long Beach Boat Terminal by bus.
Arrival Information:
All flight arrivals must be made to LAX Airport between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on the first day of camp. Flights outside of this time frame will result in additional fees and must be approved by the director.
Departure Information:
All flight departures must be made from LAX Airport between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on the last day of camp. Flights outside of this time frame will result in additional fees and must be approved by the director.
Approximately 40% of our campers fly in each summer.
How can I communicate with my camper during the session?
Camp is a unique experience for your camper to gain some independence and be able to fully immerse in the camp experience.
Camper Emails (also known as Bunk Notes) can be sent and viewed via the Campanion App (recommended) or CampInTouch Account. CampStamps are used to pay for the emails you send to your campers. Catalina Sea Camp provides 5 CampStamps for per parent/per camper/per week. You are welcome to purchase more CampStamps through your account. Each email requires one CampStamp per recipient. CampStamps rollover from previous seasons.
Telephone calls to or from the campers are not allowed due to their busy schedules and our camp’s belief in camper independence. If you have any concerns about your child, our staff is available to help you. Please call camp between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at (310) 510-1890. Calls after 5:00 pm or on the weekends may be answered by a camp administrator or an answering machine.
Due to the busy schedule and safety of our campers, we do not allow any in-session visits or tours.
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