Ocean Explorers

Ocean Explorers includes hands-on exploration in a living classroom and an underwater aquarium with an interactive tide pool. The program includes learning about preserving the ocean and marine life through fun activities and lessons inside the classroom and outside on the beach, exploring tide pools, uncovering sea creatures in tide pools, and a seashell treasure hunt. Kids also search for sea life with glow-in-the-dark exploration on the shoreline as part of an after-dark beach adventure called Explorers Night Out.

• Ages: 5–10 years old
• Schedule: Half-day sessions from 9 am to 12 pm and evening Explorers Night Out sessions from 5 pm to 8 pm on select days
• Price: Half Day 9 am to 12 pm | $105 per child; Explorers Night Out 5 pm to 8 pm | $155 per child

The weekly schedule includes themed days: Monday focuses on Under The Sea, Tuesday on Tidepools, Wednesday on Oceans Of The World, Thursday on Sharks & Rays, Friday and Saturday on Explorers Night Out, and Sunday on Seashells. Ocean Explorers features murals by local artist and conservationist Carly Ealey that create an underwater world where children can imagine themselves as fantastical sea creatures. A portion of the proceeds benefits Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and its efforts to promote ocean conservation. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees, and some programs may be subject to cancellation based on enrollment.

Last updated June 27, 2026.