Tides is a three-hour drop-off Marine Biology experience for children grades 1st-8th, located at a different beach in Monterey Bay each week. Nature journals in-hand, students learn about marine creatures, marine plants, birds, tide pools, ecosystems, and sustainability, all in a hands-on, exploratory learning environment. Tides is lead by our wonderful biologist head teacher and assistant teacher who have plenty of experience teaching children about the wonders of Marine Biology. These are small group classes of up to 14 students per group.
Classes offered:
Tuesdays 1:30 - 4:30 - Weekly lesson, outdoor learning, nature-journaling, note-taking, art, reading, and beach play.
Wednesdays 9:30 - 12:30 - Weekly lesson, outdoor learning, nature-journaling, note-taking, art, reading, and beach play.
DETAILS:
Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings located at a different beach in Monterey Bay each week.
Fall, Spring, and Summer Dates:
Fall Semester ‘24 14 Weeks: August 26 – December 13
Days Off: November 18 –29
Spring Semester ‘25 18 weeks: January 6 – May 23
Days Off: April 7-18
Options
Homeschool Tides- 3 hours
2 Session Times Available to choose from (3 hours):
Tuesday PM- 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday AM- 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
After-school Tides- 2 hours
Day of the week TBD- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Days of the week are TBD- we want to accommodate our students. Tell us which day of the week you are your friends want to meet and we will meet that day of the week!