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.

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Current Classes

Registration Closed
Ocean Science Lab
Mon, Apr 13
Carta Buena Garden
In this class, students will dive into experiments on salinity, ocean layers, coral chemistry, and water movement — all connected to the stunning marine world of Puerto Rico. Ages 7-13 yrs old can participate in this weekly afternoon session.
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Registration Closed
Sensational Sharks
Tue, Apr 14
Carta Buena
Our ocean class for the youngest scientists -in-training (5-6 yrs old). In this class, we will learn all about the incredible, sensational sharks!
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34 days to the event
Exploration for Kids: Tidepools and Coral Reefs
Sun, May 31
Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
Join us as we explore the tidepools of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve and learn about coral reefs! Ages 7-12 yrs old can participate in this FREE event as part of DRNA's Coral Reef Week!
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Donate

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.