Catalina Island - Tallship Sea Adventure Camp

Tall Ship Island Adventure Sea Camp 2021

Los Angeles Maritime Institute’s Tall Ship Adventure Sea Camps are offered on our twin 110’ brigantines, Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, based in San Pedro, California and on our 130’ schooner, American Pride in Long Beach, California.

DAY CAMP: EXPLORER CAMP (ages 6-10) designed to encourage growing minds to appreciate and explore nature. A mix of dockside fun and harbor sails.

5 DAY: ADVENTURER CAMP & 3 WEEK: VOYAGER CAMP (ages 10-17) campers will explore topics in marine biology, maritime history, island ecology, and traditional maritime arts! Learn the ropes as you challenge yourself with exciting new opportunities: leaving the dock, setting and adjusting the sails, keeping a ship on course, and living aboard a ship. New friends, stargazing, and unforgettable island fun!

Campers will be required to wear a mask and follow on board COVID policy throughout the weeks. Activities are planned with physical distancing in mind.

Explorer DAY CAMP

Price and Hours: $67 per day, $335 per 5 days, 9am – 4pm; $20 per day additional for extended care 8:30 – 5:30pm, $80 for 5 days of extended care

Location: Pine Avenue Pier, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, California

June 28 – July 2

Land, Sea, and Sky Explorers

From the smallest microorganisms, to the continents, and to the clouds in the sky, all are connected on this beautiful blue marble. Discover the links between the spheres as well as between you and your crewmates. Explorers will interact with the land, sea, and sky, visiting beaches and aquariums, and taking a sail or two in the harbor.

July 12 – July 16

Community Explorers

The earth is one large community of plants, animals, humans, slugs, and pizza. We will explore the Long Beach community and the different humans, animals, and habitats around us including out on the water. We will think about protecting communities and making the world a happier place to live for our community neighbors.

July 26 – July 30

Art Explorers

Our art appreciation week where campers can learn sea shanties and dances, create art, and make music. Let the ocean inspire you to create poems, music, and artwork to bring home to cherish forever.

August 9 – August 13

Coastal Explorers

Explore the water from the coast looking at tidal zones and the organisms in them. Water tests and community science projects will help connect us to the sea and see the impact that water has always had and will have on communities.

Adventurer 5 DAY CAMP

Price and Hours: $700 per 4 night, 5-day sleep-away camp with private bunk.

Location: Pine Avenue Pier, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, California

June 20 – June 25

Land, Sea, Sky Adventurers

From the smallest microorganisms, to the continents, and to the clouds in the sky, all are connected on this beautiful blue marble. Discover the links between the spheres as well as between you and your crewmates on this voyage.

July 4 – July 9

Years of Adventure

People have been enchanted by the ocean ever since they first laid eyes on it. Explore the intertwined history of people and water, participate in historical navigation techniques, and learn historic sailor arts such as storytelling, sail handling, and marlinspike seamanship.

July 18 – July 23

Myths and Legends/SOLD OUT!

Be inspired by the tales of the ages. Learn about the stories people used to explain phenomena and create your own. Attempt the feats of heroes of the past to become a champion in the modern day.

August 1 – August 6

Salty Scientists

Be a saltwater scientist! Campers will be encouraged to be scientists and create their own experiments to conduct onboard. The manta trawl and trips to remote beaches will allow us to investigate plastic pollution. We will also explore water chemistry as we collect data from places only reachable by ship.

Voyager 3-WEEK CAMP

Price and Hours: $1680 per 20 night, 21-day sleep-away camp with private bunk.

Location: Berth 78, San Pedro, California, 90731 at the LA Waterfront (dock is at the former Ports O’Call location, now being developed as West Harbor)

July 5—July 26, August 1 – August 22

Land, Sea, Sky Voyagers

From the smallest microorganisms, to the continents, and to the clouds in the sky, all are connected on this beautiful blue marble. Discover the links between the spheres as well as between you and your crewmates on this voyage.

July 11 – August 1, August 8 – August 29

Fear Factor

For the adventurous spirit and not the faint of heart. During these twenty-one days, we will push comfort levels. Climb as high as you can into the rigging. Get up close with some underwater aliens, try eating strange food, or attempt the polar bear plunge.

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10% if you bring a friend or sibling (all in party receive the 10% discount)
 
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Office is 310-833-6055
Main Website is lamitopsail.org
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Accreditations

• USCG Approved

Camp Focus

Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership

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