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Adventure Camp! – Hybrid Day Camp + Catalina Sleepaway

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Sleep Away, Travel

Description:

Welcome to the BEST WEEK OF CAMP ever!!!

Your camper will love our hybrid day camp + Catalina sleepaway adventure.

SIGN UP WITH A FRIEND AND BOTH FAMILIES GET 20% OFF WHEN USING COUPON CODE: MOMSLA

WE ALSO OFFER A SIBLING DISCOUNT APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY AT CHECKOUT.

This unique nature-based experience starts with a Mon-Weds Adventure + Creativity Day Camp (9am-3pm) in Marina del Rey followed by a Thursday-Sunday Catalina Sleepaway Adventure at our nonprofit’s beautiful Onward Oceans Center in Cat Harbor, Catalina.

Activities include:

Sailing
Nature excursions
Marine exploration & discovery
Camp games & activities
Delicious food
Campfire circles

Your tuition covers the day camp + all transportation to/from Catalina via high speed ferry + lodging & meals on the island. You’ll pick up your campers Sunday afternoon back in Marina del Rey.

Why a hybrid camp?

The Mon-Weds day camp in Marina del Rey allows campers to prepare for adventure via awesome outdoors activities, marine science, group & leadership exercises, and a big helping of hands on creativity. Our fun & engaging day program helps campers get comfortable with one another and with our friendly, supportive staff prior to our big weekend of adventure.

Catalina sleepaway!

On Thursday morning you’ll drop off your camper as usual in Marina del Rey. From there campers & counselors depart as a group for the ferry terminal and our long weekend of adventure at our nonprofit’s Onward Oceans facility in Cat Harbor, Catalina.

Ages 8-12 (Younger possible by prior arrangement with director, call or email Greg Nichols: (619) 750-1207, [email protected])

Connect:

Address: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Phone Number: (619) 750-1207

Email: [email protected]

Website: Adventure Camp! - Hybrid Day Camp + Catalina Sleepaway

Dates: Three weeklong sessions: June 16, 2025 - June 22, 2025; July 7, 2025 - July 13, 2025; July 28, 2025 - August 3, 2025

Hours: 9-3

Price: $1599

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th

Before/After Care: After Care

Camp Med-o-lark

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Film, Improv, Maker, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Robotics, Sleep Away, Stand-up and Storytelling, STEAM, Tech, Teen, Tennis, Theater, Traditional, Virtual, Visual Arts, Voice, Volleyball, Water Sports

Description:

Founded in 1967 as a non-competitive, non-traditional arts camp, Camp Med-o-lark opened its arms to the creative, the curious, and the free-spirited. Building on the founding, we encourage and embrace inspiration, experience, collaboration, imagination, individualism, equity, and inclusion. We have created a second home for campers ages 8-16 to grow their artistic abilities and nurture their talents. Campers can design their own program and set their artistic goals in just one session.

Each day consists of six activity experiences with time a rest hour (we call “Chill Time”) before dinner. We also offer day trips, excursions, and special events that campers and staff create. There is also built-in time to play, be social, discover, relax, design, laugh, and breathe. By the end of their session(s), they are proud to share their creations with fellow campers, friends, and family. We offer (and continue to evolve) activities and experiences to promote self-expression, grow self-esteem, and build a foundation for lifelong creativity as they develop as young humans.
Situated on 50 acres within peaceful, natural surroundings in the Maine woods, Camp Med-o-lark is the ideal setting for personal expression and ensemble collaboration. Our camp is located on a gorgeous lakefront property that also houses a historic farm, creating a magical village that awakens the senses like few places can. It is an atmosphere filled with creativity, arts, music, Theatre, activities, energy, laughter, and fun, where friendships and memories form to last a lifetime.

Connect:

Address: 82 Medolark Rd, Washington, CA 04574

Phone Number: (207) 845-2555

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Med-o-lark

Dates: 6/26 - 8/20

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Catalina Sea Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Rock Climbing, Science, Sleep Away, STEAM, STEM, Surfing, Teen, Traditional, Water Sports

Description:

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL! USE COUPON CODE: MOMSLA25 FOR $200 OFF

One-of-a-Kind Ocean Adventures!
More than just a summer camp, Catalina Sea Camp is an unforgettable experience where campers explore the ocean, discover marine science, and make lifelong friends in the magical setting of Catalina Island. With a variety of programs designed for different ages and interests, campers enjoy a unique blend of adventure, learning, and classic summer fun!

Choose Your Ocean Adventure

1-Week Program | Fox Landing | Ages 8–13
Perfect for younger campers, this program combines ocean adventure, marine science, and summer camp fun! Campers enjoy snorkeling, tubing, hands-on science, and beachside activities, all while making new friends.

2-Week Program | Fox Landing | Ages 10–15
A dynamic mix of our 1-week and 3-week programs, this session blends structured ocean adventures with camper choice, allowing kids to explore a wide range of marine science and water sports in a fun, supportive environment.

3-Week Program | Toyon Bay | Ages 12–17
For older campers, this immersive session offers scuba certifications, sailing adventures, and island exploration. Campers return year after year for the camp traditions, tight-knit community, and unforgettable friendships that make Catalina Sea Camp so special.

Sea Camp Expeditions: Baja | La Ventana, BCS, Mexico | Ages 15–18
For the ultimate adventure, campers can travel to Baja California, Mexico, for an expedition-style summer camp filled with snorkeling, boat trips, marine science, and incredible wildlife encounters in a stunning natural setting.

At Catalina Sea Camp, curiosity leads to discovery, and adventure is just beneath the surface. Join us for the summer of a lifetime!

Connect:

Address: P.O. Box 796, Avalon, CA 90704

Phone Number: (909) 625-6194

Email: [email protected]

Website: Catalina Sea Camp

Dates: June 7, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Hours: Business hours are Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm

Price: Prices vary by session. Please visit CatalinaSeaCamp.org for more infomation.

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Equestrian, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Sleep Away, Stand-up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Traditional, Water Sports

Description:

A co-ed, traditional sleepaway camp for ages 7 to 16, uniquely located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe. Family-owned and operated since 1956, our limited enrollment and unplugged environment allow for a more personal experience and family-like feel that bring all of the camp together.

Campers experience more than the fun and activities that are a given of the camp experience, but also grow in self-confidence and character, fostering new friendships and memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Our entire program is centered around the principles of servant leadership and our guiding values that weave throughout the camp experience: inclusivity, empathy, stewardship, integrity, authenticity, and mindfulness.

A day at MMR is organized but not regimented and fosters spontaneity. Campers choose activities 2-4x daily, with weekends and evening activities devoted to camp-wide activities that bring the entire camp family together.

Connect:

Address: 704-950 Wingfield Rd., Susanville, CA 96130

Phone Number: (530) 310-9281

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

Dates: June 8, 2025-August 02, 2025

Price: 2,250-4,500 (1 week/2 week)

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Summer Discovery

Type: Academic, Acting, Coding, Creative Writing, Design, Fashion, Film, Global Ethics, Language, Music, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, Sleep Away, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Travel, Visual Arts

Description:

As the industry leader in pre-college summer enrichment programs, Summer Discovery has been inspiring young minds for over 58 years. Our decades-long partnerships with top universities are what set us apart from other summer programs. These university partners design exclusive curriculum and hand select course instructors that provide Summer Discovery students with the most authentic academic college experience available for high school students. It’s no wonder Summer Discovery is the #1 Summer Enrichment Program Recommended by High School College Counselors.

We offer over 300 courses and academies spanning a wide range of academic fields of study, including STEAM+, sports management, law, politics, business, leadership, politics, medicine, psychology, arts, engineering, medicine, psychology, forensic science, data science, marine biology, nursing, and so much more. University options span from Ivy League to International – including Dartmouth, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UT Austin, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea, and more. Plus, new this year – a program with IMG Academy Florida pairing unparalleled academics with world-renowned athletics and elite coaching.

In California, we offer residential programs at UC Santa Barbara – as well as residential and commuter programs at UCLA, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and UC Berkeley. Of all our programs, UCLA is our most popular. That’s because after a 38-year relationship with UCLA, we are able to offer a program that no one else in the industry can even come close to. Our curriculum, access to facilities, and campus experience is second to none. Our immersive academic curriculum, intensive academies, and instructors are hand-selected by UCLA. Students learn from real-world leaders and titans in the world of business and entertainment, author their own screenplay, get serious about robotics, try their hand at fashion design, explore innovative solutions to lessen the impact of climate change, learn what it takes to pursue a career in sports business, film production, medicine, law or so much more.

In addition to offering 2-6-week programs for high school students, we also offer a middle school program that offers students a balanced day and a taste of college life, and our institute for the gifted offers students from grades four through eight the ability to pursue their academic passion alongside likeminded peers.
Summer Discovery programs deliver tangible outcomes for every student that bolster college-ready confidence and a love of learning that inspires students ongoing academic pursuits. We perfectly balance academic rigor and personal growth, with on-and-off campus activities and exploration.

Connect:

Address: 1326 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, CA 11576

Phone Number: (516) 447-4907

Email: [email protected]

Website: Summer Discovery

Dates: June 1, 2025-August 8, 2025

Hours: Residential and Commuter Programs

Price: $2,199-$15,599

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none