Tides is a three-hour drop-off Marine Biology experience for children grades 1st-8th, located at a different beaches each week in Laguna Beach. 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. Our curriculum is written by marine biologist, and the class is led by our wonderful teacher and assistant teacher who love teaching children about the wonders of marine biology. These are small group classes of up to 14 students per group.
Classes offered:
Wednesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm - Weekly lesson, outdoor learning, nature-journaling, note-taking, art, reading, and beach play.
DETAILS:
Wednesdays, located at a different beach in Laguna Beach each week.
Tides is a year-long program, with Fall and Spring Semesters, and Summer Camps
Laguna Beach
Sessions Available:
Wednesday- 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fall and Spring Dates:
Spring Semester ‘26 18 weeks: January 8 - May 22
Days Off: March 30 - April 3
Weather Make-Up Week: May 25 - 29 and June 1 - 5
Fall Semester ‘26 15 weeks: August 24 - December 11
Days Off: November 23 - 27
Weather Make-Up Week: December 14 - 19
Summer Camp- Please check out our El Jardín (Spanish and Art) summer camp located in Irvine. Camps are offered from July 8 - July 19. Click here to learn more: El Jardín Summer Camp