Sunshine is Back to Catalina!
Emerald Bay Camp
This is a new camp for us! Emerald Bay is north of Two Harbors and it close to the northern end of the island. Read about the camp's history here.
BOAT LOCATION:
Harbor Breeze @ Long Beach Aquarium
100 Aquarium Way
Dock #2
Long Beach, CA 90802
PARKING LOCATION:
**DO NOT park in the Aquarium Structure**
Bring Parking Ticket for Validation/Discounted Rate
Pike Place Structure
65 Cedar Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Camp Activities - are "open house" style, you have the flexibility to do what you want given the activity windows.
Activity Windows are 9am-12pm and 1:30-5:30pm.
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Sunshine Olympics
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Nature Hikes
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Snorkeling
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Swimming
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Kayaks
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Paddle Boards
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BB Guns (Sat only)
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Archery (Sat only)
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Marine Science Center
Event Details:
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Check-in Begins 8am
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Boat departs 9:30am on May 13
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Bags/gear can be dropped at the curb by the boat dock - you'll see the guys and YMCA
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Boat to/from Emerald Bay, lodging and meals included (Fri lunch & Dinner, Sat Break/Lunch/Dinner, Sun Break)
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Boats leaves Emerald at 9am May 15, returns to Long Beach ~10:30am
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Bring your tent if you want to camp on the beach. Else, you'll be in traditional bunks with foam mattresses (8-person cabins).
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Camp Map here
What to Pack:
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Weather for this weekend averages between 57 and 69. Pack layers, the nights can be cold.
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Wagons appear to be allowed on the boat, though they don't like it. Strong suggestion is to strap your gear to the wagon to make movement easy, but be prepared to have to empty and fold it.
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Label your things - they may fall from wagons
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Sleeping Bags
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Sleeping Pads
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Lanterns, Flashlights, Headlamps (batteries)
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Water Bottles
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Camp Chairs (small folding, not large frame)
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Games - frisbee, ladder ball, etc
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Beach Towels
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Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hats
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Snacks as desired
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YOUR AG VESTS!
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Circle and Expedition Flags!
Rough Schedule
Friday:
- Lunch: believe ~11:30am
- Dinner: believe ~5:30pm
- Graduation: 7:30-8:30pm (wear your vests)
- Midnight Meat: 9:30pm+
Saturday:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Campfire: ~7:30pm
Sunday:
- Breakfast
- Depart