Each year a lucky group of Elsinore Middle School GEMS students gets the opportunity to visit the Catalina Island Marine Institute for an amazing 5 days of learning and fun. In 2026 the trip is scheduled for March 9th through March 13th 2026, and Mrs. Fernandez is looking forward to a great time sharing this wonderful camp experience with her students! This is not a required activity, but Mrs. Fernandez will share information about the trip in early December, and interested students should submit a deposit of $100 to hold a spot for the camp soon after that. The deposits will be taken just before we leave for winter break with the balance of the camp tuition (total camp tuition is expected to be $675) due at the end of February.
The camp's location is approximately 3 miles north of Avalon, and is for CIMI campers only. Catalina tourists are not able to visit the camp property.
Important CIMI forms