Location:
Our site is located at Howlands Landing on the California side of Santa
Catalina Island, 22 miles from the port of Los Angeles. Several hundred feet of beach and a private pier provide access to the kelp beds in the cove.This secluded spot allows for ample exploration of the island's unique and unspoiled plant and animal life. Hiking trails lead in several directions to give students opportunities to explore the rich diversity of Catalina. At camp, we have two labs, a dive deck, high ropes course and climbing wall, and a composting area and a camp garden, as well as lots of open space. All together it makes for an ideal spot to achieve the goals of our Catalina Environmental Leadership Program



Facility:
The camp facility is rustic and simple. We keep it clean, in good repair and safe. We eat outdoors and sleep in open air cabins. There are 6 bunkbeds, a single electrical outlet and an overhead light in each cabin. Bathrooms and showers are nearby. Some showers are gym style. There is no public phone, however arrangements can be made for contact with your school.

Food:
Hot entrees, vegetarian options and either a fruit and cereal bar
(breakfast) or salad bar (lunch and dinner) are available at each meal.
Dessert is served with dinner. Food is served buffet style. Groups take a sack lunch with them on the boat the day of departure. If you have
specific needs for meals please discuss those when you book your group. The camp store is scheduled for students and chaperones to buy souvenirs, sodas and snacks. We limit students to one snack and one soda at a time.

Weather:
The weather is usually 5-10 degrees cooler than downtown LA temperatures. Depending on the time of year, it can be rainy, hot, cold, windy, dry, dusty or absolutely gorgeous. Water temperature ranges from the upper 50s in winter and early spring to upper 60s and low 70s in September. CELP programs are outdoor programs and we follow the activities unless the weather or water conditions are unsafe.

Equipment:
We provide all the needed equipment for all CELP activities, including 7mm wetsuits, lifejackets, kayaks, paddles, climbing equipment and other supplies. Students and chaperones receive a detailed packing list prior to the trip. In addition to clothing and toiletries, a sleeping bag, sturdy shoes for hiking,a water bottle, a swimsuit and towel, a warm jacket and a flashlight are typical items everyone will need.