Swim Camp Catalina V will be held October 25th-28th in Avalon on the southeast side of Catalina Island. In addition to the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, campers will enjoy a waterfront dominated by restaurants, pubs, wineries, boutique hotels and quaint shops. The Seaport Village Inn with its ocean-view rooms is close to the water’s edge, provides free continental breakfast and has a Jacuzzi to reheat in after the training swims.
The cost is US$449 per person* that includes 3 nights lodging, 3 dinners, breakfast, camp giveaways, round-trip boat travel on the Catalina Express and insurance. The camp is limited to 63 spots.
* Fees are US$449 until May 31st, US$499 June 1st – July 31st, US$549 after August 1st.
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