Welcome to Camp Emerald Bay! 

We are hosting a Marine Science Weekend for anyone who want to 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.  Gather at the “Welcome” sign for a safety briefing.

7:00pm Dinner: Wash hands before entering the Dining Hall

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

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

Saturday:

7:30am Breakfast: Line up at the Parade Ground in front of your Pack Sign. Wash hands before entering.

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

9:00am-9:45pm Swim Check - Head to the Waterfront for swim checks. Afterward, enjoy open activities until 12:00pm, including paddleboards, snorkeling, kayaking, crafts, Archery/BBs & fishing (limited supplies).

9:00am-11:00am Touch Tanks - Come visit the two touch tanks at the PMSC to have an opportunity to

 touch a shark or explore the invertebrates that call our tidepools home.

10:00am Guided Snorkel - Engage in the beautiful underwater world with a guided snorkel in Doctor’s

 Cove. Your guide will help point out local wildlife and teach you some fun facts along the way.

11:00am Speaker Series - A great opportunity for those interested in a career in marine science, stop by the

Ocean Room for a chance to learn from our speakers as they share about their studies or experience in the marine field.

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

1:30pm-2:00pm Swim Check – For those who missed morning swim checks. Afterward, enjoy open activities until 5:30pm, including paddleboards, snorkeling, kayaking, crafts, Archery/BBs & fishing (limited supplies).

1:30pm Tidepool Exploration Hike - Explore the low tide with a tidepool hike to nearby Howland’s Landing (2 miles round trip). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meet at the dining hall at 1:30 pm.

2:00pm-4:00pm Touch Tanks - Come visit the two touch tanks at the PMSC to have an opportunity to

 touch a shark or explore the invertebrates that call our tidepools home.

2:30pm Guided Snorkel – An afternoon guided snorkel in Doctor’s for those who missed the morning!

3:30pm Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour and Touch Tanks - Join an aquarist-led walking tour of the PMSC. Discover where our seawater is sourced, how it moves through our tanks, and the filtration systems we use. The tour ends at our touch tanks, where you can feel sharks and rays, explore sea stars up close, and more!

4:30pm Shark and Ray Feeding Presentation – Learn how we take care of our sharks and rays, how to prepare their food, and share fun facts about our local species of benthic sharks and rays.

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

8:00pm Campfire S’mores: Finish off the evening making s’mores with other families over a campfire.

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

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

Sunday:

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.