WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
Welcome to the 2025 Campus by the Sea summer staff!! A summer of incredible service, growth, and island adventure awaits. We look forward to serving alongside you and seeing how God will use all of us to impact the lives of families and students through CBS. My expectation of you this summer is:
Unreasonable Hospitality
Excellence in the Details
Embracing the Island
Intentional Community
Radical Faith
Please join me in praying that God will continue to use this cove on Catalina Island as a place for people to
“COME AWAY, MEET GOD, AND BE RENEWED”.
Rod Fletcher
Executive Director
SUMMER STAFF CHECKLIST
You MUST bring a valid passport or other original I-9 documents that meet the requirements on this list so we can legally employ you. Failure to do so will result in you being sent home.
If you do not have a passport, please read the I-9 document list and identify what to bring instead. Then pack it FIRST! You must bring the originals. We cannot accept copies of these documents.
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You must complete the following items
1). References.
Download the reference forms HERE and distribute them to the references listed on your application. Once completed, forms must be emailed to cristianna.quintana@campusbythesea.org
2). Return your signed offer letter.
3). Complete background check (link in offer letter).
4). Email date of birth and t-shirt size to cristianna.quintana@campusbythesea.org
5). Create an EASE account (The EASE Portal will be emailed to you after we receive your date of birth)
6). Complete the HR training videos that will be sent in a separate link BEFORE you arrive
A). BRING I-9 Documents
You MUST bring a valid passport or other original I-9 documents that meet the requirements on this list so we can employ you legally. Failure to do so will result in you being sent home.If you do not have a passport, please read the I-9 document list above and identify what to bring instead. Then pack it FIRST! You must bring the originals. We cannot accept copies of these documents.
B). W-4
C). Emergency Contact
D). Banking information for direct deposit
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*Campus by the Sea will send you an email and/or text of your Catalina Express arrival and departure tickets as a QR code to board.
ARRIVAL:
All summer staff begin working on June 1st. We ask that everyone arrive on May 31st. Please ensure your flight arrival timing leaves you enough time to ARRIVE at the CATALINA EXPRESS in LONG BEACH by 1:00 PM that day. The boat departs at 2 PM.
DEPARTURE:
The last day of summer employment is August 4th. The earliest boat leaving the island is 7:50 am. Please remember that the boat ride is approximately 75 minutes long, and travel from the terminal to LAX can take upwards of 45 minutes. (You may need to leave the island the evening before travel for early flights).
If you have additional needs or questions, please contact Nathan Worsey at Nathan.worsey@campusbythesea.org or call (310) 510-0015.
LIFE AT CAMPUS BY THE SEA
LITTLE G’S COVE
Little G’s is the private cove where our summer staff live. Nestled just steps from the ocean and only a 10-minute walk from our “Main Camp”, this camper-free area offers beautiful and rustic housing as you live and work in the community.
-Separate men’s and women’s bath pavilions with cold water showers and pit toilets.
-Beachside fire pit for campfires in your free time
-Platforms for star gazing and sleeping under the stars
OCEAN TIDE LEVELS 〰
*The ocean tide level will determine whether you will walk or hike to Little G’s. If the tide is high, you will have to take the longer and slightly more strenuous hike up and over. If the tide is mid to low, you can cross the beach relatively quickly.
However, be mindful that the beach walk is still very rocky and unstable, and the hike up and over is relatively steep.
HOUSING
The cabins are split up between guys and girls, and every night, you’ll get to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Each bunk bed hosts two very large pull-out drawers where you will store your clothing in one. There will be other designated spaces in “Main Camp” over the ridge where you can store other personal belongings as well. Our rustic cabins have no electricity.
BEACH SIDE FIRE PIT
OUTDOOR BATH PAVILIONS
Each separate men's and women's outdoor bath pavilion features two pit toilets, two cold showers, and an outdoor cold water sink. There are also cubbies where you will store your toiletries and personal morning/night items for starting and ending each day.
Don't worry—you will have access to hot water showers and indoor plumbing in "Main Camp," where most of the summer's action happens.
FREE TIME
Summer staff have access to tons of activities and outdoor options.
On non-camper days, we plan social events and excursions. From snorkel tours to parasailing, we want you to have a fun-filled summer you will never forget.
Available activities
Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding
Fishing Snorkeling
Boating Hiking
Frisbee golf Beach volleyball Basketball
Gaga ball Ping pong Pickleball
Spikeball
WORK
Let’s be honest, working at a Christian summer camp is the hardest, most rewarding, dirtiest, silliest, and most life-changing job there is.
We believe our staff is on mission together to serve our campers and live out God’s purpose for their lives. For some, that means cooking delicious meals. For some, it means leading Bible studies. For others, it means lifeguarding. But, for everyone, it means joyfully serving for God’s glory.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Campus by the Sea is the perfect place to build good spiritual habits and learn new ones. We believe this is essential to living a Christ-centered life. There will be opportunities to worship through music, prayer, and bible studies.
TRAVEL PLANS
ARRIVAL:
Campus by the Sea will send you an email and/ or text of your Catalina Express arrival and departure tickets as a QR code to board.
All summer staff begin working on June 1st. We ask that you plan to arrive on May 31st. Please be sure that your flight arrives by 11:30 am so you have enough time to ARRIVE at the CATALINA EXPRESS in LONG BEACH by 1:00 p.m. on MAY 31ST. The boat departs at 2 PM.
DEPARTURE:
The last day of summer employment is August 4th. The earliest boat leaving the island is 7:50 am. Please remember that the boat ride is approximately 75 minutes long, and travel from the terminal to LAX can take upwards of 45 minutes. (You may need to leave the island the evening before travel for early flights).
If you have additional needs or questions, please contact Nathan Worsey at Nathan.worsey@campusbythesea.orgor call (310) 510-0015. Once you arrive in Avalon you will be picked up by our Campus by the Sea staff in one of our camp boats.
CATALINA EXPRESS ADDRESS:
320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
