About
Un Mar de Colores offers free surf lessons, the Ocean Stewards After-School Program, One Ocean Scholarship, Watershed Explorers, Surf Athletic Scholarships, Surf Camp, Surf Therapy, Ocean Stewardship, Watershed Education, and Cultural Arts & Storytelling. Free surf lessons are offered year-round in weekly sessions, and the Ocean Stewards After-School Program meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school hours, year-round.
Programs
- Free surf lessons in San Diego County — 6–17 · Year-round weekly sessions
- Ocean Stewards After-School Program — 13–17 · Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; after school hours, year-round
- One Ocean Scholarship — 6–12 · Year-round
- Watershed Explorers — Overnight summer program
- Surf Athletic Scholarships
- Surf Camp — Week-long summer surf immersion
- Surf Therapy
- Ocean Stewardship
- Watershed Education
- Cultural Arts & Storytelling
At a glance
- Ages: 6–17 years old
- General schedule: Free surf lessons are offered year-round weekly for youth ages 6–17 across San Diego County. The Ocean Stewards After-School Program meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school hours, year-round.
About the provider
Un Mar de Colores says it has supported youth since 2020. The page says it is a BIPOC-led nonprofit and that its coaches are certified bilingual instructors. It also says the coaches are certified by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Division, and the organization was a 2025 NAAEE Winner. The page says it works alongside Latino, Indigenous, and Black communities, serves youth across North County San Diego and the Tijuana River watershed, and offers volunteer programs including cleanups, mentorship, and events.
The page says lessons are free for participants, no prior surf experience is required, and no swimming test is required for surf lessons. It says enrollment prioritizes Title I students and referrals from partner school districts. It also says programming is bilingual.
What families say
“He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldnt even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water.” — Middle school student — Parent, One Ocean
Last updated September 13, 2026.
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