A week at Camp Fox..
The YMCA of Glendale's Camp Fox on Catalina Island has been a fun and exciting summer adventure since 1926! Join us this summer to make lasting memories and lifelong friends.
2025 Camp Dates
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About Camp Fox
The YMCA of Glendale has been providing youth and teens with a summer resident camp experience at Camp Fox on Catalina Island since 1926! Currently, we offer 5 camp weeks for ages 8-17 (all coed). Camp Fox offers a variety of fun, leadership and team-building activities on both land and sea!
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Just a few of our Camp Fox activities...
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Youth Camps (ages 8 - 17)
Coed Youth Camps provide a fun, unique camp experience geared to meet the needs of various ages through special activities and programs each day in addition to the land and ocean front activities! As you participate and enjoy the many aspects of camp life, you will meet and make new friends, have the opportunity to try new things and overcome fears. Senior Campers, ages 14-17, also have a nightly program that emphasizes team building and leadership development.
Registered campers ages 15-17 can apply to be a part of our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program.
Registered campers ages 15-17 can apply to be a part of our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program.
Teen Camps (ages 12 - 17)
A transformative week focused on campers' mental, physical, and emotional development. Programing ranges from color team competitions to water sports to campfire skits and cabin time discussions. Teen Camp prides itself on creating inclusive and welcoming environment for kids from all backgrounds.
Registered campers ages 16-17 can apply to be a part of our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program.
Registered campers ages 16-17 can apply to be a part of our CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program.
Family Camp (all ages)
Family Camp at Camp Fox takes place over Labor Day weekend each year. We leave all together from the boat in Long Beach. All ages are welcome (infants under 2 require a $25.00 deposit)! The price includes all boat transportation, lodging, meals, and activities for the weekend. Experience 3 days and 2 nights at Camp Fox as a camper, while staying with your family or friends.
It is truly a great weekend and way to disconnect from the real world and enjoy some sunshine. All the activities at Fox will be offered and open for families to make their own schedule for the weekend. Some of these activities include swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, high ropes course, archery, rock climbing wall, crafts, hiking, gaga pit, and tons of field and sports games! We also have a campfire each night with skits and songs and some other special programming events throughout the weekend. If you are someone who would prefer to just relax on the beach all weekend, that is fine too!
It is truly a great weekend and way to disconnect from the real world and enjoy some sunshine. All the activities at Fox will be offered and open for families to make their own schedule for the weekend. Some of these activities include swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, high ropes course, archery, rock climbing wall, crafts, hiking, gaga pit, and tons of field and sports games! We also have a campfire each night with skits and songs and some other special programming events throughout the weekend. If you are someone who would prefer to just relax on the beach all weekend, that is fine too!
Testimonials
Camp Fox is a truly memorable and positive experience for our campers! Take a look at what some of our past campers have to say!
“Camp Fox has, once again, been an amazing experience. Everything my villa does, we do it with spirit and enthusiasm. We support each other and try new things. My favorite experiences were…well, I can’t choose. They were all amazing, especially because we did it as a group and encouraged each other… Thank you Camp Fox for being the light of my summer again!"- Camper
"I love camp so much! This is a place where I can be myself and no one cares because they are crazy too!" – Camper
“This is my first time to Camp Fox. I was scared that I wouldn’t make any friends but I was wrong. I made friends throughout the camp from different villas and cabins...I went snorkeling and paddle boarding. I’m afraid of heights so I went on the big swing and rock climbing. I'm afraid to sing in front of huge crowds, so I sang at the campfire with 3 other awesome girls. I conquered most of my fears and I thank the best counselor in the world plus Camp Fox!!!” – Camper
"Camp Fox is sooo awesome because it has a ton of different activities. Also, at Camp Fox, I feel like I am the best version of me that I can possibly be. Camp Fox is like home to me." - Camper
“Camp Fox has, once again, been an amazing experience. Everything my villa does, we do it with spirit and enthusiasm. We support each other and try new things. My favorite experiences were…well, I can’t choose. They were all amazing, especially because we did it as a group and encouraged each other… Thank you Camp Fox for being the light of my summer again!"- Camper
"I love camp so much! This is a place where I can be myself and no one cares because they are crazy too!" – Camper
“This is my first time to Camp Fox. I was scared that I wouldn’t make any friends but I was wrong. I made friends throughout the camp from different villas and cabins...I went snorkeling and paddle boarding. I’m afraid of heights so I went on the big swing and rock climbing. I'm afraid to sing in front of huge crowds, so I sang at the campfire with 3 other awesome girls. I conquered most of my fears and I thank the best counselor in the world plus Camp Fox!!!” – Camper
"Camp Fox is sooo awesome because it has a ton of different activities. Also, at Camp Fox, I feel like I am the best version of me that I can possibly be. Camp Fox is like home to me." - Camper
Volunteer Information
If you are interested in being a volunteer counselor, contact Rebecca Messler at: [email protected] for the Youth Camp sessions or Kendall Huberman at [email protected] for the Teen Camp sessions.
If you are interested in being a counselor in training, you must first be registered as a camper. You will have the opportunity to apply on your forms after you have registered.
If you are interested in being a counselor in training, you must first be registered as a camper. You will have the opportunity to apply on your forms after you have registered.
To know for camp....
All parents should read our full handbook that is available at the button below, but here is a selection of quick topics for all parents to know before camp.
Suggested Packing List
We want to make packing for camp an enjoyable experience for both parents and campers to engage in together. Please place your camper’s initials on all items your camper brings to camp. Below is a suggested list of items to pack to be used as a guide to be best prepared for a great camp experience:
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Optional suggested items include a disposable camera, musical instrument, and reading materials. All lost and found items left at camp will be taken back to the YMCA of Glendale. Items left after 1 month will be donated to charity. Pack all items in a roller or duffle bag with camper’s name written on the side.
Fees, Deposits, Cancellations, & Refunds
Fees
The 2025 Camp Fox Tuition is $1,100.00 for Youth & Teen Camps.
Deposit
There is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit that is included in the camp tuition, not in addition to. A deposit guarantees placement into a camp, but it shall be forfeited in the event of a cancellation.
Cancellation and Refunds
You are able to cancel your camp registration at any time, but please be aware that a cancellation does not guarantee a full or partial refund. Additionally, we request that any cancellation request be submitted through the online form found below.
The 2025 Camp Fox Tuition is $1,100.00 for Youth & Teen Camps.
Deposit
There is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit that is included in the camp tuition, not in addition to. A deposit guarantees placement into a camp, but it shall be forfeited in the event of a cancellation.
Cancellation and Refunds
You are able to cancel your camp registration at any time, but please be aware that a cancellation does not guarantee a full or partial refund. Additionally, we request that any cancellation request be submitted through the online form found below.
Furthermore, any and all refunds are all subject to approval from the Camp Program Director and must meet the following guidelines:
All refunds, including those that are based on medical needs, require the approval of the Camp Program Director. Any refunds that are based on medical needs may require a written doctor note with the prognosis submitted to the Camp Program Director before approval.
All refund requests are not automatically approved, and each are taken on a case-by-case basis and following the Camp Fox Refund Schedule located below.
- If canceling 8 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible for 75% of the amount paid after subtracting the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- If canceling 4 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible for 50% of the amount paid after subtracting the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- If canceling after the 4 weeks prior to camp, a refund request may be eligible on a case-by-case basis and approval from the Camp Program Director.
All refunds, including those that are based on medical needs, require the approval of the Camp Program Director. Any refunds that are based on medical needs may require a written doctor note with the prognosis submitted to the Camp Program Director before approval.
All refund requests are not automatically approved, and each are taken on a case-by-case basis and following the Camp Fox Refund Schedule located below.
Waiting Lists
If a camp session is fully booked, you may add yourself to the waiting list through our website following the same steps you would to register for that week of camp. You will not need to put any deposit down to register for a waiting list.
If a spot becomes available for any of our fully booked camps, we will notify the first person on the waiting list for that respective camp. The parent or guardian will need to confirm within 24 hours that they want that spot, or we will offer it to the next child on the waiting list.
Registration locks one week prior to each camp session. No additions from the waiting list will take place after that time.
Registration locks one week prior to each camp session. No additions from the waiting list will take place after that time.
Financial Assistance
COVID-19
The health and safety of your children and our staff is our first priority. We are carefully monitoring the summer camp guidelines and mandates put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the American Camp Association (“ACA”), The State of California, and Los Angeles County. As these guidelines are constantly changing, we are prepared to be flexible and continue to adapt.
We are aligning with current school district guidelines and therefore will not be requiring the COVID-19 vaccine or a pre-camp COVID test for campers, although they are both highly recommended to help us prevent the spread and keep everyone at camp healthy.
We will have rapid tests at camp to administer in the case of symptoms or a positive exposure. Parents will be notified immediately of a positive case and asked to pick up their camper in Avalon or Long Beach (depending on the age of camper and whether they can travel on the boat alone).
Information is subject to change based off of the current Recommendations and Guidelines provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the American Camp Association (“ACA”), The State of California, and San Bernardino County.
We are aligning with current school district guidelines and therefore will not be requiring the COVID-19 vaccine or a pre-camp COVID test for campers, although they are both highly recommended to help us prevent the spread and keep everyone at camp healthy.
We will have rapid tests at camp to administer in the case of symptoms or a positive exposure. Parents will be notified immediately of a positive case and asked to pick up their camper in Avalon or Long Beach (depending on the age of camper and whether they can travel on the boat alone).
Information is subject to change based off of the current Recommendations and Guidelines provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), the American Camp Association (“ACA”), The State of California, and San Bernardino County.
Get in Touch With Us
Email the camp department at [email protected] for all general questions, inquiries, and assistance with updating your account.
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Rebecca Messler
Camp Program Director Youth Camp & Family Camp Sessions Director |
Jhamahl Taylor
Camp Registration & Parent Coordinator |
Kendall Huberman
Teen Camp Sessions Director
Teen Camp Sessions Director