The Emily Gray Science Team is excited to continue the long standing tradition of educational excellence by offering a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience for 7th graders at the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). This year’s trip will take place from Sunday, November 1 to Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Fox Landing on Catalina Island, 26 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. This trip will introduce students to marine biology and oceanography as they participate in labs and activities involving marine plants and animals, island ecology, snorkeling, ocean kayaking and geology.
FALL 2026 Trip Information
CIMI page use this page to find all the information you need as it becomes available
Trip dates the trip this year is still in November, but this year we will be leaving Sunday night and returning super early Thursday morning.
Application coming soon the online application will be "live" starting the same day as the Bobcat Orientation (July 20, 2026). You will be able to access the application on this page.
HOLD OFF on payments! any payments for the 2026 CIMI trip must be made in the same school year which doesn't start until July 1, 2026. So don't pay just yet, as payments cannot be transferred from year to year.
Current links below there are some links below that don't change from year to year, including a link to the CIMI Fox Landing website, a map, a packing list, and the health form you will need to complete as part of the application.
