ocean institute
Home About Us Events Teachers Visitor Programs Get Involved Membership Login Home Raffle
ocean institute
    dots Educator Events dots Learn More About Our Home Raffle dots
ocean institute programs

Request Additional Information:

Rachel Gomez
Reservation Coordinator - Maritime, Outdoor Education, Distance Learning
rgomez@ocean-institute.org
949-496-2274 ext. 211

Alexis Honens
Reservation Coordinator - Science
ahonens@ocean-institute.org
949-496-2274 ext. 610









view program video clips

School Field Trips 2009 - 2010

Field trips at the Ocean Institute provide students with unique experiences that cannot be replicated in the traditional classroom. Whether students are conducting fish dissections or spending the night aboard a tallship, they all are inspired to learn more about the ocean environment.

We offer a wide variety of educational programs for school groups, homeschools, and scout troops. Programs range from one hour to several days and focus on marine science, maritime history, and outdoor education.

Contact us now to schedule your 2009-2010 school year field trip.

Featured Event Ocean Institute Lecture Series

Don't miss the Ocean Institute's exciting lecture series. Our Artist by the Sea events feature a variety of inspirational artists and professionals that share a common love and respect for our oceans. Join us as they share their amazing stories and experiences with Ocean Institute members and guests.

An Evening with Bob McKnight and Greg MacGillivray

Join us Thursday, March 18th for an illuminating evening as we dive into the surf culture with two pioneers who helped introduce the sport to new audiences throughout the world. Bob McKnight, co-founder of Quiksilver, Inc., and IMAX filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, co-founder of MacGillivray Freeman Films, will take us on a journey from their early days of filming surf movies to the multi-billion dollar sport it has become. Bob McKnight has turned his passion for surfing into a $2.5 billion company by creating Quiksilver, Inc., one of the world’s strongest lifestyle brands. Quiksilver, Inc. was the first boardriding company to break through a billion dollars in revenue, provide 100% sponsorship to its surfers, and the first to create a multi-media entertainment portal. Bob will discuss his early adventures in filming surf movies and how it inspired him to launch the board sports lifestyle.

Greg MacGillivrayGreg MacGillivray is internationally known for producing some of the most popular IMAX films in the history of filmmaking, like Everest, The Living Sea, and Coral Reef Adventure, however he got his start by making surf films such as Free and Easy and Five Summer Stories. In his upcoming film, Greg re-visits his roots by filming a documentary of Hollywood's relationship with the surfing industry.

Join Bob and Greg as they talk about their passion for surfing, show image and film clips, and discuss how they successfully drew international attention to a sport that was mainly limited to coastal regions.
Click here to register>

Student Opportunities

Girls in Ocean Science-SOLD OUT

This annual conference works towards inspiring young women to pursue careers in the sciences and to foster that passion within! The day will be spent interacting with visiting scientist as they share with the teens their career paths and current research.

For more information and registration click here.

Contact the Ocean Institute

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Ocean Institute representatives can assist in determining the most suitable program to fit your needs. Give us a call or visit our online catalog for complete program information. Educators are always welcome to tour the Institute or shadow a program.

Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 2629
Phone: (949) 496-2274
Fax: (949) 496-4296
Email: oi@ocean-institute.org
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs
Gold Rush at the Ocean Institute
Gold rush at the Ocean
Institute and Lazy W Ranch!

Navigate around Cape Horn on
a historic tall ship, pan for gold in a mountain stream, and try to out-maneuver some of the greediest characters of the
Gold Rush! More >
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs

Give your students experiences that they will always remember!
View Our Top 10 Programs >
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs
In Depth
Ocean and Earch Science Programs for Middle, High School, and College More >
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs
Pre K - 3
The Ocean Institute inspires our youngest learners with engaging experiences in our Ecology Learning Center, on our research vessel R/V Sea Explorer, and now on our tallship Pilgrim!
More >
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs
Nature is the Classroom
Research indicates that students who participate in Outdoor Education programs have increased concentration, resistance to stress and confidence. More >
programs ocean institute
ocean institute programs
At Sea Adventures
Learn more about our programs aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and our programs that include sailing aboard the Spirit of Dana Point.
Learn More >