Activities Archive - Catalina Island Camps https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:11:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-Blue-on-Transparent-Back-1-60x60.png Activities Archive - Catalina Island Camps https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/ 32 32 Badgework https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/badgework/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:08:30 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=4484 The CIC Badgework program tracks camper skill development over multiple years at camp.  Selected activities have four skill levels that campers progress through as they return to camp year after year.  Additional activities are available for fun participation.  

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]]> The CIC Badgework program tracks camper skill development over multiple years at camp.  Selected activities have four skill levels that campers progress through as they return to camp year after year.  Additional activities are available for fun participation.

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]]> Thursday Morning Adventure Trips https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/thursday-morning-adventure-trips/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:06:36 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2289 On Thursday mornings, campers select a morning-long adventure. Each adventure involves visiting a new location near camp. The trips include hikes and waterfront activities like a Parson’s Landing Kayak Trip, a Little Geiger Stand Up Paddling Trip, Lion’s Head Snorkel Adventure, an Emerald Bay Beach Trip, and a Howlands Peak Adventure Challenge as well as […]

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]]> On Thursday mornings, campers select a morning-long adventure. Each adventure involves visiting a new location near camp. The trips include hikes and waterfront activities like a Parson’s Landing Kayak Trip, a Little Geiger Stand Up Paddling Trip, Lion’s Head Snorkel Adventure, an Emerald Bay Beach Trip, and a Howlands Peak Adventure Challenge as well as others. Campers have the chance to sign up for an age-appropriate trip of their choice.

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]]> Overnights https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/overnights/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:06:11 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2288 During a two-week session, campers participate in an overnight trip on Monday and Tuesday of the second week. The 2nd through 4th graders stay in camp (they love being the only ones in camp!) for special overnight activities. The rest of camp goes on one of three or four overnights. Campers select an overnight that […]

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]]> During a two-week session, campers participate in an overnight trip on Monday and Tuesday of the second week. The 2nd through 4th graders stay in camp (they love being the only ones in camp!) for special overnight activities. The rest of camp goes on one of three or four overnights. Campers select an overnight that matches their interest based on location, program and type and length of the hike. Campers sleep under the stars, help prepare meals, learn Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and get to know campers from other cabins. Hikes range from 3 miles to 15 miles.

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]]> Day Trips https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/day-trips/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:05:34 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2287 The oldest six cabins in camp (typically 8th and 9th graders and occasionally 7th graders) go on a full day trip to Little Harbor on the back side of Catalina or to Two Harbors. While there, they have the chance to swim and body surf, explore the area and get to know their cabin mates. […]

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]]> The oldest six cabins in camp (typically 8th and 9th graders and occasionally 7th graders) go on a full day trip to Little Harbor on the back side of Catalina or to Two Harbors. While there, they have the chance to swim and body surf, explore the area and get to know their cabin mates. Two or three cabins go on each day trip and are lead by our Outdoor Leaders and members of our Leadership Team.

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]]> Arts & Crafts https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/arts-crafts/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:05:09 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2285 Campers make candles, lanyards, bracelets and other crafts projects. They can also tie-dye shirts during badgework. Check out our Crafts video.

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]]> Campers make candles, lanyards, bracelets and other crafts projects. They can also tie-dye shirts during badgework. Check out our Crafts video.

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]]> Nature https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/nature/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:03:45 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2283 In addition to Gardening and Composting, campers learn about the local ecosystem through our nature program. They’ll go on hikes into the hills and explore tide pools to see nature in action.

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]]> In addition to Gardening and Composting, campers learn about the local ecosystem through our nature program. They’ll go on hikes into the hills and explore tide pools to see nature in action.

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]]> Gardening and Composting https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/gardening-and-composting/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:01:56 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2281 Living on an island is a unique opportunity. It also presents some harsh realities of trash and waste. We answer those questions by composting almost 20,000 pounds of food waste every year (from our summer camp and school year programs ) for use as organic soil in our vegetable and native plant garden. Campers participate […]

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]]> Living on an island is a unique opportunity. It also presents some harsh realities of trash and waste. We answer those questions by composting almost 20,000 pounds of food waste every year (from our summer camp and school year programs ) for use as organic soil in our vegetable and native plant garden. Campers participate in this process by the decisions they make at meal times, by separating their food waste after meals, by adding food waste to the compost bins and working the process that turns food waste into soil. Campers also get to help the garden grow in so many ways! Chances are they’ll get to sample the fruits and vegetables of their labor as well.

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]]> Challenge https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/challenge/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:00:48 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2280 These activities give cabin groups a chance to work together to solve physical and mental challenges. Often called Team Building Activities, campers get to know each other through fun games and low risk challenges.

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]]> These activities give cabin groups a chance to work together to solve physical and mental challenges. Often called Team Building Activities, campers get to know each other through fun games and low risk challenges.

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]]> Ropes Course https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/ropes-course/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:55:39 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2278 The ropes course consists of several obstacle course type activities about 20 feet off the ground. Campers challenge themselves to overcome the perceived risk of falling as their peers and counselors encourage them. One of the most common phrases heard around the ropes course is “I can’t believe I did it!” We can believe it, […]

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]]> The ropes course consists of several obstacle course type activities about 20 feet off the ground. Campers challenge themselves to overcome the perceived risk of falling as their peers and counselors encourage them. One of the most common phrases heard around the ropes course is “I can’t believe I did it!” We can believe it, that’s why we have a ropes course at CIC. The ropes course is for campers 4th grade and older.

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]]> Climbing https://catalinaislandcamps.com/programs/summer-camp/activities/climbing/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:48:59 +0000 https://catalinaislandcamps.com/?post_type=activities&p=2276 The CIC climbing wall is 30 feet tall and features an overhanging section on one side. Campers who love to climb will find many different levels of challenge on the wall. Campers wear approved sit harnesses and helmets and are belayed by trained staff. Climbers set their own goals for success on the wall.

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]]> The CIC climbing wall is 30 feet tall and features an overhanging section on one side. Campers who love to climb will find many different levels of challenge on the wall. Campers wear approved sit harnesses and helmets and are belayed by trained staff. Climbers set their own goals for success on the wall.

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