FAMILY CAMP
CHRIST-CENTERED FAMILY VACATION
Beautiful beachfront location, amazing staff mentoring your kids, seaside s’mores, and family-friendly everything!
Bring your family to our one-of-a-kind Family Camp and experience a vacation unlike any other. For over 50 years, Campus by the Sea has delivered a unique Christian vacation experience on Catalina Island, giving families a chance to play together, eat together, worship together, and grow together. We want you to unplug and have a blast as you re-engage with each other. Our private cove offers recreation and activities for the entire family, and our program offers intentional faith development designed to strengthen your walk with Jesus. Come Away, Meet God, and Be Renewed as a family and build a legacy of lasting faith.
The Unshakeable Family
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2
FAMILY CAMP WEEK #1
JULY 14-19
SOLD OUT!
FAMILY CAMP WEEK #2
JULY 21-26
FAMILY CAMP WEEK #3
JULY 28-
AUGUST 2
Rod and Heather Fletcher are excited to host you and your family for Family Camp. Rod is the Executive Director of Campus by the Sea and has a lifelong history here at camp. Our Family Camp program has been foundational in Rod and Heather’s marriage and parenting journey as they intentionally raised three boys to follow Jesus.
Rod and Heather look forward to engaging with you and connecting you with other families so that you feel encouraged as parents and as a family unit in your pursuit of God’s heart.
SPEAKERS
Our hand-picked speakers will teach from the Bible and share their experiences as pastors, parents, and spouses. They desire to help you grow in your understanding of who God is and gain clarity in how He is calling you to live out His truth through you.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our 6-day, 5-night Family Camp includes lodging, meals, kids’ program, activities, recreation, and the chartered ferry to our private cove. We offer age-based programs and activities for kids from infants to college age, as well as speakers and small groups for adults. For families with young children, we offer childcare opportunities throughout the week in addition to the morning kids’ program. Our desire is that this will be a vacation where you play as a family and experience Jesus in unexpected ways.
MORNINGS
In the mornings, we offer full-throttle ocean tubing, boat fishing, hiking the ridge, sipping coffee on the beach, or sleeping until the last possible minute. And our delicious breakfast does not disappoint! After breakfast, our morning program includes:
Family worship time
Family devotions and discussion
Age-relevant programs for kids 0-college age
Seasoned speakers and small groups for adults
AFTERNOONS
Afternoons are relaxed and mostly unstructured: sit on the beach, take a nap, attend a parenting or marriage talk, or enjoy our many activities:
Snorkeling
Swimming
Paddle boarding
Kayaking
Tide pool exploration
Fishing
Playing at the playground
Hiking
Crafts
Volleyball
Basketball
Gaga ball
…. And SO much MORE
And yes, we have a large inventory of life jackets for young kids, big kids, and adults!
EVENINGS
Our evening offerings are different each night:
Family competitions
Line-dancing
The game show
Campfire and s’mores
Adult-only dessert night with a separate kids' program
You and your family will be refreshed, equipped, encouraged, and renewed!
MID WEEK OPEN DAY
Mid-week, you have the opportunity to hike into Catalina’s iconic town of Avalon, a charming Mediterranean-style town with restaurants, shops, and a beach town vibe that is unmatched on the West Coast.
There are great food and ice cream options and opportunities to parasail, mini golf, or rent a golf cart to explore the town and unique aspects of the island.
Families with young kids may find it easier to stay in camp and use the complimentary two hours of childcare so that you and your spouse can snorkel, kayak, hike, or take a nap without stress or interruption.
“The best part of Family Camp is the facilitation of the family as a whole from the youth to the adults. Family Camp was everything we were looking for, and we wish we found it sooner!”
- Tony Aguilar
“I love no thinking and having to be the fun maker. I love that I don’t have to think, cook, clean, or plan. Kids get to actually be kids here!”
-Hallie Cooper
FOR FAMILIES OF ALL AGES & STAGES
Families with young kids: No car seats needed! Morning childcare, pack-n-plays in cabins, high-chairs on the dining deck, infant life jackets, and an engaging play yard with an ocean view.
Families with school-aged kids: Age-specific bible lessons and group games led by playful college-age kids. Free time favorites include Gaga ball, 9-square, exploring tidepools, arts and crafts, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. Kids 12 and under must pass a swim test to swim without a life vest.
Families with teens: Relational discussions centered around living out faith and navigating today’s culture. High schoolers and middle schoolers have ocassional teen-specific evening events.
Single parents: Participate with other families and feel supported as a mom/dad in a larger family environment.
Grandparents: Create lasting memories while exposing your grandchildren to the truth of the gospel and encouraging their faith.
Multi-generational families: A special environment to invest in your relationships.
Have further questions? Call our Family Camp Registrar at (310)-510-0015 on weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm PST.
