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Ocean Institute Seaside Academy
September 8, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experience is the Teacher
Sample Schedule:
7:15am – 8:00am – Check-in /reading /journaling/ free time
8:00am – 8:30am – Welcome!
8:30am – 12:00pm – School work
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch & Team building
1:00pm – 4:00pm – Ocean Institute Programming
4:00pm – 5:00pm – Check-out/ reading/ journaling/free time
Dates:
Monday – Friday from September – November
September Session: September 8 – October 2
October Session: October 5 – October 30
November Session: November 2 – December 4
(Not in session November 23-Nov 27 for Thanksgiving week)
Time
7:45 am – 5:00 pm
Check in begins at 7:15 am
Pricing
1 Month
$1000 for 1 student K-12
$900 – OI Member Price (Sea Star Member and above)
2 Months
$2000 for 1 student K-12
$1800 OI Member Price (Sea Star Member and above)
3 Months
$2700 for 1 student K-12
$2400 OI Member Price (Sea Star Member and above)
Checkout
Upon checkout, please select how many months you would like to purchase and the date of first month that you are joining.
(i.e. If you would like to join the academy for both September and October, please select the “2 months” option and then select September 8 as your start date on the calendar).
Frequently Asked Questions:
No, each student is responsible for bringing a lunch, snacks and water each day. We have water bottle refill stations
How many students will be in each room?
10 students each room.
Can they we grouped with friends?
We will try our best, but we cannot guarantee. We are trying to place students in same grades, districts, schools and classes together.
What if my students is PM class not AM?
Students will be in rooms with like schedules so we can modify the day.
Do students have to stay all day?
No, you can drop off and pick up your kids according to your schedule. Please note, the price will not change for a shortened schedule.
Do they have a desk?
Yes, students will each have a designated work station to complete their school work.
What does my student need to bring?
Laptop
Headphones
Face mask
School work for the day or week
Lunch, Snacks, Water
Full list will be sent prior to start date
How many groups will be on campus at a time?
7 (With 10 students per group)
How does Ocean Institute know what is due in my students school work?
We will have a weekly calendar that can be filled out for each student.
What are you doing with recognized school holidays?
We will be closed in alignment with school holidays. *full list will be sent prior to start date.
Is there a sibling discount offered?
No, there is no sibling discount.
Which Ocean Institute Membership applies a discount?
Sea Star Members and above can receive the member discount.
When the kids are outside playing, are they required to wear a mask?
When outside and can socially distance more than 6ft they are allowed to remove their mask.
If we have a doctor’s note instructing not to wear a mask, will they still be permitted?
No. At this moment all students must wear a mask when inside.
What types of activities are offered each afternoon
We offer a variety of activities from dissections, to touching live animals, tying knots, driving ROV, chemical experiments, raising sails, identifying native plants, etc. It really depends on the age group and how long they will be joining us. Each week has a different theme across the entire 12 weeks.
How many instructors are there per group of 10 kids?
10:1 in each room.
Covid Policies
Staff and participants must wear face masks. Ocean Institute has increased the frequency of sanitation on public surfaces – door handles, restrooms, etc. Restrooms are available on-site at the Ocean Institute prior to the cruise and upon request on the vessel. These areas will be disinfected before, during, and after use. There will be access to hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations.
The heath and safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers is and always has been of utmost importance to the Ocean Institute. We are constantly assessing the status of the State and the Orange County’s public health guidelines and making decisions related to the most up to date information from the center for disease control and OC Department of Health.
Cancellation & Pricing Policies:
Once purchased, there are no refunds
Sea Star Member codes must be applied at check out
A 3% booking fee will be added to all reservations
If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact the Ocean Institute at guestservices@oceaninstitute.org or call (949) 496-2274.