Island School

Our youth program trains the next generation of young scientists ages 5 to 18 in ocean-themed, hands-on education.

Regular Classes

Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:30-5:30pm

Ages 7 - 9 yrs old, 10 - 13 yrs old

Our four-week course centered on specific ocean themes. Each two-hour class involves hands-on, creative explorations of topics such as coral reefs, food webs, island biogeography, and ocean history. Classes will be held outdoors and complemented by ocean field trips.

Tuesdays | 4 - 5pm

Ages 5 and 6 yrs old

Our three-week course caters to children aged 5-6, featuring a different ocean topic each session. Emphasizing play, creativity, and hands-on learning, we delve into ocean zones, sea turtles, the food web, fish, sharks, marine invertebrates, marine mammals, and more!

Junior Naturalist | On demand

Ages 14 - 18 yrs old

Our Junior Naturalist program, for ages 14-18, fosters observational skills through writing and sketching during field trips to diverse west coast ecosystems. This program is on demand with meeting times scheduled based on participant availability.

Financial Assistance

Thanks to the generous donations from our community, we frequently offer partial or full scholarships to students who need financial support. Additionally, we provide sibling discounts for siblings attending the same session, enhancing accessibility and affordability for families.

Breaking financial barriers to education

Island School
in your school

Bringing Isla Mar's youth education program into the local schools of west coast Puerto Rico.

Our youth education program brings engaging, hands-on island and marine science directly into local classrooms, giving students the opportunity to experience conservation learning within their academic setting. The program is designed to complement school curricula while inspiring curiosity and connection to island and ocean ecosystems.

Our bilingual, three-person team provides all materials and instruction—schools simply need a teacher or administrator to reach out. Program costs for public schools are covered through donations, while private schools are offered a very reasonable per-student rate.

Contact our Program Coordinator

Current Classes

Registration Closed
Marine Giants and Megafauna
Mon, Aug 31
Carta Buena Garden
From graceful manta rays and gentle sea turtles to giant whales and remarkable octopuses, this session explores some of the ocean's most iconic marine animals. Ages 7-13 yrs old can participate in this weekly afternoon session.
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Registration Closed
Tangled in Tentacles: Jellies, Anemones & More
Tue, Sep 01
Carta Buena
Come get tangled in a sea of tentacles! Young ocean explorers (ages 5-6 yrs old) will discover colorful corals, wiggly sea anemones, and graceful jellyfish.
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The Science of Sharks
Mon, Oct 12
Carta Buena Garden
Join the adventure as we dive into the spectacular life of sharks! Ages 7-13 yrs old can participate in this weekly afternoon session.
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Our youth program thrives on the financial support of our community. Your generous donations will help us expand our offerings, support our dedicated teachers, and provide scholarships to deserving students.