Catalina Island Marine Institute Spring Camp!
Mon, Apr 20
|Toyon Bay
Let's go to a 3-day science camp in Catalina! This is one of our most popular trips that students attend over and over gain for new experiences! Marine science labs and outdoor adventures...all at the private campus in Toyon Bay! Grades 5th-12th.
Time & Location
Apr 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 22, 2026, 2:30 PM
Toyon Bay, Toyon Bay, California 90704, USA
About the event
Catalina Marine Science Adventure at Toyon Bay!
Join us for an unforgettable marine science journey to Toyon Bay, Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). This immersive program invites students to dive into hands-on learning with real scientists while exploring the unique island ecosystems of Catalina.
Date: April 20-22, 2026
For: Grades 5th - 12th
Open to 16 students that will remain together with HFAC professional outdoor educators, for all activities .
Dorm-style rooms.
Nut-free kitchen that can accommodate to dietary needs.
CIMI is a private facility with no public access.
Program Overview:
Students will snorkel over vibrant kelp forests, hike scenic island trails, and engage in marine science labs covering oceanography, invertebrates, plankton, fish, sharks and more. Each activity is led by CIMI’s professional marine biologists, with support and guidance from HFAC educators, who travel and participate alongside the students throughout the experience.
Adventure & Activities:
In addition to daily marine science exploration, students will challenge themselves through team challenges, ecology hikes with spectacular views and unwind during free time with optional games like the very popular large GaGa Ball courts, and volleyball at the beachside camp. Evening activities could include night snorkeling, a campfire under the stars, and climbing the rock wall lit up with music and lights for a memorable night experience.
About Toyon Bay:
Located in a private cove on Catalina Island, Toyon offers a one-of-a-kind marine setting with beachfront access, tidepools, and robust science labs. Students stay in dormitory-style rooms and enjoy meals together in a central dining hall, all just steps from the ocean.
Cost & Payment Schedule
$549 Includes transportation to the island, all meals, labs, equipment, and activities.
$249 Deposit Due upon registration to guarantee your spot
$489 Early Bird (Pay in Full Discount) through December 1st! Save $60!
Remaining Balance due before March 15th (ask us about potentially using charter funds)
If you require a different deposit/payment schedule, please reach out to us so we can best accommodate
Why Attend with HFAC:
Gain confidence, independence, and a deep understanding of marine ecosystems
Make special memories with new and old friends!
Learn from professional CIMI marine biologists in an unforgettable island setting
Enjoy a mix of high-energy adventure and free-time fun in a safe, supportive environment
Travel with experienced HFAC educators/wilderness first responders
This is one of our most beloved trips...students often ask to return year after year!
If you have questions and would like to schedule a phone call before registering, please email us at hfadventurecommunity@gmail.com
Students must know how to swim.
For grades 5th-12th.
Non-refundable deposit.
Tickets
Camp Deposit
Reserve your spot at camp! You will be invoiced for the remaining balance due on March 15th 2026. Deposit is non-refundable. Charter funds cannot be used for the deposit.
$249.00
+$6.23 ticket service fee
Early Bird Pay In Full
Save $60! Discounted Ticket price when paid in full before December 1st 2025. (Regular price is $549)
$489.00
+$12.23 ticket service fee
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