CBS Info
Campus by the Sea (CBS) is a non-profit Christian camp, located on Catalina Island. The only access to camp is by boat or hiking. You can learn more about Campus by the Sea at https://www.campusbythesea.org.
Recreation:
Medical Info/Medicine Dispensing/Emergency Service:
Every camp participant must fill out an individual release form included in the online registration process. Minor’s form must have a parent/guardian signature. Prescription drugs for minor campers must be in originally labeled bottles/packaging (do not send meds in baggies or zip locks) and given to camp’s Health Supervisor for dispensing. Refrigerated medication is kept in a secure refrigerator. There is a medical clinic in Avalon and 911 service for emergencies. All individuals must have proof of insurance on their person.
Dining Room:
General Information & Camp Policies:
Recreation:
- Waterfront: swimming, ocean kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, inner tubes. On your group’s first full day in camp, full waterfront activities are available afternoons from 1:30-4:30pm, only at the stated times and when lifeguards are on duty. Diving from the pier is not permitted. No SCUBA diving or spear fishing is allowed at CBS.
- Activities: Available anytime: basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, tether ball, horseshoes, hiking, shuffle board, disc golf, gaga pit, hiking
- Hiking: There are a few local trails for hiking within our canyon. There are well more strenuous trails outside the property of camp. For outside of camp, receive permit instruction from the camp office and never hike alone. No hiking or climbing on cliffs.
Medical Info/Medicine Dispensing/Emergency Service:
Every camp participant must fill out an individual release form included in the online registration process. Minor’s form must have a parent/guardian signature. Prescription drugs for minor campers must be in originally labeled bottles/packaging (do not send meds in baggies or zip locks) and given to camp’s Health Supervisor for dispensing. Refrigerated medication is kept in a secure refrigerator. There is a medical clinic in Avalon and 911 service for emergencies. All individuals must have proof of insurance on their person.
Dining Room:
- Dining Room Attire: Shirts and shoes are required at all meals. No bathing suits.
- Dietary Needs: At CBS, we are able to accommodate vegetarians and vegans as well as those with allergies to gluten, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, and most other conditions if you notify us in advance. Our kitchen is nut free. However, some of our products come from facilities where nuts may be processed. Include dietary information when you are registering with your group online for camp.
- Opportunity To Serve (OTS): OTS provides an atmosphere of service and team building. Be prepared to help place cups and pitchers on the tables before each meal, then wash dishes, reset tables and sweep/clean after each meal.
General Information & Camp Policies:
- Camp Store: Open each afternoon and for a half hour prior to your departure from camp. Items available: sundries, souvenirs, beverages and snacks. Cash, checks and debit cards accepted.
- Communication: Cell phones do not work in camp. There are two land lines located (1) on the east side of the Main Deck and (2) near the Lighthouse Seminar Room. There is no computer, e-mail, modem service or internet access available for camper use.
- Messages and Mail: The camp phone number is (310) 510-0015. The camp address is Campus by the Sea, #1 Gallaghers Cove, P.O. Box 466, Avalon, CA 90704. Mail goes out daily at approximately 3:00pm. A mailbox for outgoing mail is located outside the camp office.
- Facilities: Enclosed cabins, open air cabins, tents. No electricity in cabins or tents. Centrally located rest rooms with flush toilets, electricity, and hot showers. Enclosed dining hall and meeting rooms, Camp store with soda, candy, books, clothes, etc. There are no camper laundry facilities at CBS.
- Water: CBS is located on a desert island where water is considered a precious resource. Campers are asked to conserve water. Water Bottle: We encourage guests to bring their own reusable container.
- Fire and Smoking: Due to extreme fire danger and isolation from outside assistance, absolutely NO SMOKING is allowed in camp except at the campfire ring at the beach. This includes e-cigarettes or vaping. No playing with matches, lighters or fireworks. No candles are allowed at camp. All cabins are supplied with a fire extinguisher. A $150 fine will be charged to any individual or cabin who wrongfully discharges a fire extinguisher.
- Camper Supervision and Conduct: Groups bringing minors must provide at least one adult counselor/chaperone per cabin unit. Chaperones provide supervision of campers at all times (i.e. meetings, meals, recreation and free time).
- No food in cabins--wild animals will enter buildings to find snacks. Fines will be charged for any defacement of CBS buildings or equipment due to negligence.
- Alcohol and Drug Use: Use of alcohol or any non-prescription drug will be cause for automatic dismissal from camp. (See next item)
- Disciplinary Action and Property Damage: Any camper sent home for disciplinary reasons will pay all their own travel and related expenses, forfeit all camp fees and make full payment for any damaged property. Such activities are contrary to the very purpose of the camp and may jeopardize future use of the camp by the individual’s group.
