Our youth program trains the next generation of young scientists ages 5 to 17 in ocean-themed,
hands-on education.
Our scientists-in-training will engage with active marine and terrestrial scientists, learn from leaders in the field, and interact in a group setting. All of our programs are bilingual. We have small class sizes that allow for personalized attention.
Breaking financial barriers to education
Financial Assistance
Thanks to the generous donations from our community, we frequently offer partial or full scholarships to students who need financial support. Additionally, we provide sibling discounts for siblings attending the same session, enhancing accessibility and affordability for families.
Current Classes
- Mon, Nov 04Isla Mar Jungle ClassroomNov 04, 2024, 3:30 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PMIsla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 16Rincón BalnearioNov 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
- Stay tuned for the Spring Session!Isla Mar Tropical ClassroomStay tuned for the Spring Session!Isla Mar Tropical Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
- Mon, Nov 04Isla Mar Jungle ClassroomNov 04, 2024, 3:30 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PMIsla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 16Rincón BalnearioNov 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
- Stay tuned for the Spring Session!Isla Mar Tropical ClassroomStay tuned for the Spring Session!Isla Mar Tropical Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
- Mon, Sep 09Isla Mar Jungle ClassroomSep 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – Oct 14, 2024, 5:30 PMIsla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
Six-Week Course
Our courses feature 6-week blocks with weekly sessions customized for different age groups (7-9 yrs old; 10-12 yrs old), centered on specific ocean themes. Each two-hour class involves hands-on, creative explorations of topics such as coral reefs, food webs, island biogeography, and ocean history. Classes will be held in Isla Mar's tropical classroom, complemented by ocean field trips.
Monthly Weekend Class
Our weekend classes cater to children aged 5-7, featuring a different ocean topic each session. Emphasizing play, creativity, and hands-on learning, we delve into ocean zones, sea turtles, the food web, fish, sharks, marine invertebrates, marine mammals, and more!
Junior Naturalist
Our Junior Naturalist program, for ages 13-17, fosters observational skills through writing and sketching during field trips to diverse west coast ecosystems. This three-month program consists of six Saturday sessions, held twice monthly.