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Aerial view of La Parguera on Isla Mar field course

youth education

Our youth program trains the next generation of young scientists ages 5 to 17 in ocean-themed,

hands-on education.

Our scientists-in-training will engage with active marine and terrestrial scientists, learn from leaders in the field, and interact in a group setting. All of our programs are bilingual. We have small class sizes that allow for personalized attention.

Our classes are designed to promote mindfulness, natural observation, and critical thinking. We combine creativity with fun and learning. We cover topics like ocean food webs, marine megafauna, fish biology and ocean conservation. Every class is unique!

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Breaking financial barriers to education

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.

Youth program students

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.

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Current Classes

  • Fantastic Fish
    Fantastic Fish
    Fantastic Fish
    Mon, Jan 27
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – Mar 03, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – Mar 03, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Our most popular session! This series will focus on the incredible animals that started their evolution on Earth millions of years ago - fishes!
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  • Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Sat, Feb 08
    Isla Mar Classroom
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Designed for teenagers (13-17 yrs old) to gain experience in digital photography for observing wildlife.
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  • Junior Naturalist
    Junior Naturalist
    Junior Naturalist
    Sat, Feb 15
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Calle Julio Soto, Barrio Pueblo, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Calle Julio Soto, Barrio Pueblo, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Meeting twice a month on Saturday mornings for three months, Junior Naturalists will learn to observe and record the natural landscapes that surround them.
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Specimen collection of Isla Mar
  • Fantastic Fish
    Fantastic Fish
    Fantastic Fish
    Mon, Jan 27
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – Mar 03, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Jan 27, 2025, 3:30 PM – Mar 03, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Our most popular session! This series will focus on the incredible animals that started their evolution on Earth millions of years ago - fishes!
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  • Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Basics of Wildlife Photography
    Sat, Feb 08
    Isla Mar Classroom
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Designed for teenagers (13-17 yrs old) to gain experience in digital photography for observing wildlife.
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  • Junior Naturalist
    Junior Naturalist
    Junior Naturalist
    Sat, Feb 15
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Calle Julio Soto, Barrio Pueblo, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Calle Julio Soto, Barrio Pueblo, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Meeting twice a month on Saturday mornings for three months, Junior Naturalists will learn to observe and record the natural landscapes that surround them.
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  • Weekend Ocean Class
    Weekend Ocean Class
    Multiple Dates
    Weekend Ocean Class
    Sun, Feb 16
    Rincón Balneario
    Feb 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
    Feb 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
    Our monthly ocean education class for kiddos aged 5-7 years old. Pay what you can from$10-$15 per student.
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  • Fish ID for Spearfishers
    Fish ID for Spearfishers
    Fish ID for Spearfishers
    Sat, Jan 18
    Isla Mar Classroom
    Jan 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Jan 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Isla Mar Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Designed for spearfishers who want to enhance their knowledge about proper fish identification, sustainable fishing practices, and conservation efforts.
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  • Weekend Ocean Class
    Weekend Ocean Class
    Multiple Dates
    Weekend Ocean Class
    Sun, Dec 15
    Rincón Balneario
    Dec 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
    Dec 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Rincón Balneario, 8PQW+GFX, C. Cambija, Aguada, Rincón 00677, Puerto Rico
    Our monthly ocean education class for kiddos aged 5-7 years old. Pay what you can from$10-$15 per student.
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  • Marvelous Marine Giants
    Marvelous Marine Giants
    Marvelous Marine Giants
    Mon, Nov 04
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Nov 04, 2024, 3:30 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Nov 04, 2024, 3:30 PM – Dec 11, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    This session will focus on the largest and most well-known animals in the sea!
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  • The Ocean Food Web: Critters and Habitats
    The Ocean Food Web: Critters and Habitats
    The Ocean Food Web: Critters and Habitats
    Mon, Sep 09
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom
    Sep 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – Oct 14, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    Sep 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – Oct 14, 2024, 5:30 PM
    Isla Mar Jungle Classroom, Tropical Treehouse, Calle Julio Soto, Rincón, 00677, Puerto Rico
    In this session, we will explore the brilliance of the ocean food web!
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Ocean Classes

Our offerings are constantly evolving and growing as we expand our services to include a variety of age ranges. New to our programs? Click the button below for answers to the most asked questions.

Six-Week Course

Our courses feature 6-week blocks with weekly sessions customized for different age groups (7-9 yrs old; 10-12 yrs old), 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 in Isla Mar's tropical classroom, complemented by ocean field trips.

Monthly Weekend Class

Our weekend classes cater to children aged 5-7, 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

Our Junior Naturalist program, for ages 13-17, fosters observational skills through writing and sketching during field trips to diverse west coast ecosystems. This three-month program consists of six Saturday sessions, held twice monthly.

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