Enjoy a 5 day experience aboard a 130 foot Tallship as we leave Long Beach and head to Catalina Island. Learn about the Marine Environment while Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fishing, Swimming, Island Hikes a whole bunch of Fun!
We welcome your child aboard the American Pride for a truly unique and exciting camp experience. The American Pride is a historic, three-masted schooner that relives the ""Golden Age of Sail"" with each voyage. Each year children come aboard to participate in learning adventures that can not be replicated. Our educational curriculum includes living history, sail training and scientific programs.
Our campers have the opportunity to experience the best of the programs during the 5 days spent aboard the American Pride. As members of ASTA (American Sail Training Assn.) we have a crew eager and able to teach all aspects of sailing while we are underway. The ship is fully insured and U.S. Coast Guard Certified for up to 100 passengers. All modern safety equipment is carried aboard and the crew are trained in CPR and first aid.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- Ship Familiarization tour
- Sail training
- Swimming
- Tie-Dying
- Movie Nights with Popcorn
- Ecology awareness talk
- Basic navigation
- Helmsmanship
- Sea Shanties
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Island history, geology, plants & animals
- Catalina Island discovery walks
- Snorkeling
- Swimming & beach time
- Marlinspike (nautical knots)
- Nautical art projects
- Beach barbecues, volleyball, skits, stories and games
- Aquarium of the Pacific Tour
*Activities subject to change
All programs have a Marine Biologist, Historian and amateur Astronomer aboard. The campers sleep aboard in Pullman-type bunk with privacy curtains or sleep up on deck and enjoy the summer nights. Meals are served buffet-style, with delicious and ample food prepared from fresh ingredients, special dietary needs of campers are welcomed. Snacks are provided throughout the day.
Your campers safety and enjoyment are our first concern, as they participate in this educational and memorable experience. Our professional crew is specifically trained to work with and teach young people. Space is limited.
Camps are age appropriate for 10-17 year olds and they will be grouped in crews accordingly. You will be provided with a necessary gear list upon reservation.
