Welcome to Camp Emerald Bay! 

We are hosting Cub Scouts and their families at Camp Emerald Bay where you will be able to swim, canoe, and explore Catalina Island!

Register by clicking the button at the bottom of this page. You will need the participants names, date of birth, rank in scouting, and dietary restrictions.

Here is the projected itinerary of activities. The exact date and time of pick up will be communicated about two weeks before the event.

Friday:

Check in & loading times are tentative as we use multiple boat vendors throughout the year. Those who registered will receive an email 1-2 weeks prior to the weekend confirming the actual departure time and port location. For transportation planning, please account for a check-in time between 4:00pm-6:30pm.

6:30pm Arrival and Announcements

When you exit the boat, you will grab as much of any gear as you can carry and proceed to the end of the pier.  Drop/sort gear by the camp “Welcome” sign and gather for a safety briefing.

7:00pm Dinner: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall. Move into housing after dinner.

9:00pm Star Party, short walk: Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall (red light flashlights; weather permitting) 

10:00pm Quiet Hours: All scouts need to be in bed and noise kept to a minimum. Please be respectful.

Saturday:

7:30am Breakfast: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall.

8:30am Orientation: Mandatory for ALL participants -- gather on the Dining Hall porch

9:00am-12:00pm Activities Open: Swimming at the pier, Stand Up Paddleboard/Kayaking (Restricted

Boundaries only), foil/paper boat making, fishing (limited gear), Sandcastle Contest, Archery, BB Guns Crafts, Soap Carving (11:00-12:00).

(Waterfront closed during Beginner Swim Check/Float Test 9am-9:45am

9:00am Hike to Parson’s Beach (2mi, Moderate, 2 hr.): Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall

12:30pm Lunch: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall.

1:30pm-5:30pm Activities Open Snorkeling/Swimming in Doctors Cove (full swimmers only), Stand Up

Paddleboard/Kayaking (full swimmers only), fishing (limited gear), Marine Center Tours (till 5pm), Sandcastle Contest, Archery, BB Guns, Crafts, Soap Carving (3-5:30pm).

(Waterfront closed during Full-Swimmer Swim Checks 1:30pm-2:00pm).

1:30pm Hike to Inspiration Point (1 mi, Easy, 45 min - 1 hr.): Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall

6:00pm Dinner: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall.

8:00pm Campfire: show off your talent! Prepare skits, songs, and stories to share with the other Scouts!

9:00pm Star Party, short walk: Meet at Pavilion, behind Dining Hall right after campfire (weather permitting)

10:00pm Quiet Hours: All scouts need to be in bed and noise kept to a minimum. Please be respectful.

Sunday:

6:00am Sunrise Hike to Arrow Point (sturdy shoes - options for 0.5 mi easy, 1.25 mi moderate) Meet at Store

6:45am Cabin Clean Up and Pack Camp Sweep – Leave No Trace ***Line up gear along pier per boat#

7:30am Breakfast: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall.

Boat Loading & Departure times are also tentative and will be disclosed 1-2 weeks prior to the weekend. For transportation planning, please account for a mainland arrival in Long Beach between 10:00am-12:00pm.