Los Angeles Times Camp, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island
Los Angeles Times Camp, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island also known as the Newsboys Camp, was run by the Los Angeles Times from 1911-1915. The Times offered free trips to the island for its paper boys.
“On the reverse side [of the 1911 post card] is a picture of the Los Angeles Times Recreation Camp on Catalina Island conducted annually for the benefit of the boys of Southern California. The entertainment is absolutely free, including the meals, sleeping quarters, bathing, boating and various athletic outfits. The Camp is in personal charge of a competent matron and manager.”
According to Gail Fornasiere, Catalina Island Museum, the camp was located in the Avalon canyon where the Cubs played (or the Field of Dreams as it is typically called now). It would be by the current City Hall and the City of Avalon Fire Station just before the golf course.
