How do I sign my camper up for summer camp? 

Scroll down past “Dates and Prices”.  Add a quantity to the camp session you want.  Click “Checkout”, then “Continue”, complete the online form and make your payment.

What are the summer camp refund and transfer policies? 

Our priority is always to accommodate the camper, so we will work diligently to make another camp session available with no transfer fee.  If transfer to a different camp session is not possible, we will provide credit for other LAMI/CMI sails, programs, or merchandise.

What safety training does your crew have? 

Our crew is first aid, CPR and lifeguard certified. All adult Los Angeles Maritime Institute crew, staff, and volunteers have completed a US Department of Justice background check, including fingerprinting.  All crew and staff have completed in Youth Protection Training offered by the Boy Scouts of America.

What are the COVID and other safety practices?

To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all our campers, staff, and volunteers, we have adapted camp protocols to be aligned with best practices in the following areas:

Physical Distancing: Activities, games, and crafts will be developed with physical distancing in mind. 

Face masks: Campers are encouraged to wear their masks as much as possible, especially at drop-off, pick-up, below decks, and during group-focused activities. Everyone on board will be asked to wash/replace masks daily.

Hygiene Practices: Discussion on hygiene will be held with campers and crew on the first day of camp, and at gatherings in the morning and afternoon as needed. 

Wellness Screening: Campers will need to be COVID-19 tested 72-hours prior to boarding the ship. All campers will have their temperature monitored throughout the week, each morning and before dinner. 

Sunscreen: Campers are expected to apply their own sunscreen throughout the day.

Swimming

Swimming is encouraged, but participation will depend on the comfort level of the camper. It will occur under well-established safety protocols.  Swimming will initially take place at a calm beach, where we will observe camper comfort with the water. Life jackets, wet suits, and floatation devices will be available and encouraged.  Our crew are lifeguard certified. 

What should campers bring?

We will provide a detailed list of what to bring.  In summary, in a soft-sided duffle bag, you should pack clothing and footwear for the vessel and shore, hat, toiletries, sunscreen, seasickness remedies and/or personal medications (as required), water bottle, flashlight, journal, and/or reading material.  Bedding (sleeping bag or blanket, pillow) may be packed separately and rolled, and tied up for transport.

HOURS

Explorer Camp (day camp) normal hours are 9 AM to 4 PM.  8 AM to 5:00 PM is available for an additional cost of $20/day.

Adventure and Voyager Camps typically meet on the first day at 10 AM and return to the dock on the final day at noon.  

Times may vary and will be confirmed prior to the camp.

Costs

Explorer Camp (day camp): $85/day or $425/week

$20 per day for extended drop off and pick up hours (8 AM to 5:00 PM)

Adventure Camp (five day voyage): $1,200

Voyager Camp (twelve-day voyage): $2,500

Airport Pick Up or Drop Off (before or drop off after camp): $30 each

Discounts are available for alumni (campers from previous years) and for signing up multiple campers.  Please call our office at 310-833-6055 for details.

Ships/Location

Explorer Camps are aboard S/V American Pride docked at the Pine Avenue Pier in Long Beach.

Voyager Camps are aboard SSV Exy Johnson or SSV Irving Johnson docked at 1142 Nagoya Way (just south of the San Pedro Fish Market) in San Pedro.

Adventure Camps may be aboard S/V American Pride, SSV Exy Johnson or SSV Irving Johnson depending on the session you choose.

Ship and location may vary and will be confirmed prior to the camp