School Field Trips 2009 - 2010
Fall Reservations Now Open!
Field trips at the Ocean Institute provide students with unique experiences that cannot be replicated in the traditional classroom. Whether students are conducting fish dissections or spending the night aboard a tallship, they all are inspired to learn more about the ocean environment.
We offer a wide variety of educational programs for school groups, homeschools, and scout troops. Programs range from one hour to several days and focus on marine science, maritime history, and outdoor education.
Contact us now to schedule your 2009-2010 school year field trip.
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Teacher Appreciation Days
Teachers are some of out favorite people here at the Ocean Insitute! To thank you for your dedication to our programs and investing in the lives of your students, we would like to welcome Teacher Club Members and their families to attend the following events. To register please call 949-496-2274 ext. 610. |
A Day With Whales
February 10, 2010 from 8:30am - 12:00pm
The Pacific Gray Whale migrates through the waters off the coast of California every winter on their way to and from the lagoons of Baja. Come spend the morning hearing from Captain Mike Bursk as he shares from his years of experience on the water. The lecture will be followed by two hours onboard the RV Sea Explorer searching for the Marine Mammals that grace our coast. |
Pirate Adventure Sail
April 17, 2010 from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Everyone at some point in their life has dreamt of being a pirate! Join us for adventure on the high seas: firing the cannons, hoisting the sails, and fighting off pirates onboard the Spirit of Dana Point . |
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Surfscience Teen Conference
October 17, 2009 from 7:30am - 6:30pm
The Surfscience Teen Conference seeks to help teenagers identify interest and attitudes towards oceanography, science and research! They will gain awareness of current ocean research while connecting with local scientists. We will build on their knowledge of the surf zone while fostering and interest in marine science. |
Local Teen Video Podcasting Workshop
November 14, 2009
One of our featured presenters from last years Girls in Ocean Science Conference, Mary Lynn Price, will be leading a hands-on workshop teaching students how to utilize video podcasting. They will gain a general understanding of podcasting followed by creating a short video with the ocean, science and the environment in mind! Their creators will then post these podcasts online. |
Girls in Ocean Science Early February
This annual conference works towards inspiring young women to pursue careers in the sciences and to foster that passion within! The day will be spent interacting with visiting scientist as they share with the teens their career paths and current research.
Online registration coming soon! For more information please call us at (949) 496-2274. |
Contact the Ocean Institute
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Ocean Institute representatives can assist in determining the most suitable program to fit your needs. Give us a call or visit our online catalog for complete program information. Educators are always welcome to tour the Institute or shadow a program.
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Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 2629
Phone: (949) 496-2274
Fax: (949) 496-4296
Email: oi@ocean-institute.org |
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Gold rush at the Ocean
Institute and Lazy W Ranch!
Navigate around Cape Horn on
a historic tall ship, pan for gold in a mountain stream, and try to out-maneuver some of the greediest characters of the
Gold Rush! More > |
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Ocean and Earch Science Programs for Middle, High School, and College More > |
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The Ocean Institute inspires
our youngest learners with engaging
experiences in our Ecology Learning Center,
on our research vessel R/V Sea Explorer,
and now on our tallship Pilgrim!
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Research indicates that students
who participate in Outdoor Education
programs have increased concentration,
resistance to stress and confidence. More > |
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