Ocean Discovery Institute

Ocean Discovery Institute offers in-school programs, after-school and summer camps, monthly field trips, and Ocean Leaders. The in-school programs include two experiences each year for elementary school students, classroom and Living Lab experiences for middle school students, and dialogue with science leaders for high school students. After-school and summer camps are week-long experiences, monthly field trips are listed for K-8, and Ocean Leaders includes 4+ years of hands-on summer research, year-round programming, and consistent mentorship for 8th-grade students.

Programs

• In-School Programs — Elementary School, Middle School, High School · Elementary School: two experiences each year; Middle School: in classrooms and at the Living Lab; High School: dialogue with science leaders
• After-School and Summer Camps — K-8 · Week-long experiences after-school and during the summers
• Monthly Field Trips — K-8 · Monthly
• Community Events — All ages and families · In-person events · Currently on hold
• Ocean Leaders — 8th-grade students · 4+ years; hands-on summer research, year-round programming, and consistent mentorship

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• General schedule: Continuous, tuition-free science education across the school-shed; after-school and during the summers; each young person can participate in unique programming twice a year

About the provider

Ocean Discovery Institute’s mission is to inspire the next generation of science leaders. The organization creates learning experiences for young people traditionally excluded from science due to race, income status, and educational opportunity. Its programs are 100% tuition-free.

100% tuition-free programs. Field Trips are currently on hold. In-person events are currently on hold. Click here to fill out the interest form.

Last updated October 9, 2026.