BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ocean Institute - ECPv5.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ocean Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oceaninstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ocean Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20260122T163208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T190230Z UID:62770-1775642400-1775660400@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Homeschool Day\n  \nOcean Institute is excited to offer Homeschool Days! These special weekday events are designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip!\nThese events resemble our weekend general admission hours\, with even more educational activities! New activities will  be offered at each event\, along with these standard offerings:\n  \n\nEstuary Exploration: Visit our brand-new exhibit and learn all about estuaries and the amazing plants and animals that live there!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: Say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: Say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nMaritime Village: Check out our amazing artifacts and hands-on activities!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as a member of our husbandry staff feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\n\n\nWe also offer the following activities for an additional fee:\n\nWhale and Marine Life Tour\nSquid Dissections\nGold Panning\nLeather Branding\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12\nAdults: $11\nFamily Four Pack: $45\nDissection Add-on: $5 \nLeather Branding Add-on: $5\nWhale-Watching Add-On: $35*\n*Includes admission to Homeschool Day\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-8/2026-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20251021T220116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T234328Z UID:58909-1765362600-1765375200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day Squid Dissections DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for Homeschool Day! \nDive into a hands-on experience suitable for all levels of curiosity with our squid dissections! Join our expert guides who will lead you through an exploration of anatomy and adaptations. Each dissection is 30 minutes long. \nEvery dissector requires their own ticket and may be accompanied by 1 additional person. Each dissector will receive their own squid to dissect. Note: Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket to accompany a dissector. \nDissections will occur at 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, 12:30pm\, and 1:30 pm. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n SOLD OUT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-squid-dissections/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20251021T215320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T220652Z UID:58902-1765360800-1765378800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Ocean Institute is excited to offer Homeschool Day! This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip!\nThis event resembles our weekend general admission hours\, with even more educational activities! Activities include:\n  \n\nEstuary Exploration: Visit our brand-new exhibit and learn all about estuaries and the amazing plants and animals that live there!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: Say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: Say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nMaritime Village: Check out our amazing artifacts and hands-on activities!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as a member of our husbandry staff feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\n \n \nWe also offer the following activities for an additional fee:\n\nWhale and Marine Life Tour\nSquid Dissections\nGold Panning\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12\nAdults: $11\nFamily Four Pack: $45\nDissection Add-on: $5\nWhale-Watching Add-On: $35*\n*Includes admission to Homeschool Day\n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-7/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20251030T215323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T221728Z UID:59052-1765360800-1765377000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Long Boat Rowing DESCRIPTION:Add-on experience for Homeschool Day! \nClimb aboard one of our wooden long boats\, and learn the art of rowing! Must be eight or older to participate. An adult must accompany children 15 and under.  \nRowing will occur at 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, and 2:00 pm. The rowing experience will be 30 minutes long. \nAdd-on Price: $5 \nMust have a General Admission ticket to participate. Add on experience ticket during check out. \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/long-boat-rowing/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20251021T215624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T215636Z UID:58906-1765359000-1765366200@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day Whale and Marine Life Tour DESCRIPTION:Join our crew for an experience you will never forget.\nYour 2-1/2-hour adventure aboard the RV Sea Explorer\, Ocean Institute’s 65’ research vessel\, takes you miles beyond the Dana Point Harbor jetty in search of marine mammals such as migrating blue whales; large schools of playful Dolphin; the impressive sunfish known as Mola; and sleek harbor seals and sea lions.  \nIn addition\, Ocean Institute’s professional naturalists are on hand to introduce you to the lifestyles of ocean creatures that frequent the waters off Dana Point. Hands-on activities include sorting through mud samples from the ocean floor\, as well as trawling for Plankton. \n Our cruises are safe and fun for the entire family\, and everyone will learn something new about our ocean and the life within it. \n \n \n \n \n \n Whale and Marine Life Tour Pricing:\n\n\nAdults and Children: $40 \nInfants/Toddlers (0-18 months): $10\n \nYour Whale and Marine Life Ticket includes access to the Ocean Institute for General Admission. \n \n Book Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for our Refund and Ticket Transfer Policy. URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-whale-and-marine-life-tour/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day,R/V Sea Explorer,Whale and Marine Life Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20250826T203307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T231837Z UID:57263-1759917600-1759935600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip!\nThis event will resemble our weekend general admission hours\, with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities:\n\nEstuary Exploration: Visit our brand-new exhibit and learn all about estuaries and the amazing plants and animals that live there!\nInstitute Scavenger Hunt: Pick up a scavenger hunt handout at the front desk and find all the animals and objects to earn a prize!\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: Say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: Say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nMaritime Village: Check out our amazing artifacts and hands-on activities!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as a member of our husbandry staff feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be the following activities available for an additional fee:\n\nWhale and Marine Life Tour\nAdventure Sail\nSquid Dissections\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $11 \nFamily Four Pack: $45 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-On: $35* \nAdventure Sail Add-On: $40* \n*Includes admission to Homeschool Day \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20240401T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T221228Z UID:46860-1743588000-1743606000@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: come say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as one of our husbandry staff member feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be squid dissections and whale watching cruises available for an additional fee.  \nPlease check back closer to actual dates for more details!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $10 \nFamily Four Pack: $40 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-on (includes general admission): $35 \n\nWhale Watching Times: 9:30am to 11:30am\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-4/2025-04-02/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020219 CREATED:20240401T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T181550Z UID:46857-1725616800-1725634800@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nStorytime: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: come say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as one of our husbandry staff member feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be squid dissections and whale watching cruises available for an additional fee.  \nPlease check back closer to actual dates for more details!  \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $10 \nFamily Four Pack: $40 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-on (includes general admission): $35 \n\nWhale Watching Times: 9:30am to 11:30am and 12:00pm to 2:00pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-4/2024-09-06/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T020220 CREATED:20240326T212325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T155728Z UID:46800-1714989600-1715007600@oceaninstitute.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ocean Institute Homeschool day\n \n \n \n \n \n This special weekday event is designed for homeschool families looking for an amazing field trip! \nThis event will be similar to our weekend general admission hours\, but with even more educational activities! This month’s theme is the California Coastline! Your ticket includes access to the following activities: \n\nNative Plant Activity: Come learn more about our beautiful native plants!\nArchaeology Dig: Learn how archeaologists search for buried artifacts!\nHide Talk: Step back in time and learn about the California hide trade!\nStory Time: Join us for educational story time with some of your favorite ocean stories!\n\n\nDiscovery Pool: come say hello to our sea stars\, urchins\, and snails in our Discovery Pool touch tank!\nShark Touch Tank: come say hello to our horn sharks\, round rays\, and guitarfish in our Shark Touch tank!\nSailor’s Life Tours: Step aboard our historic tall ship\, the Spirit of Dana Point\, and learn about the life of a sailor in the 1800s!\nSchooling Fish Feeding: Watch as one of our husbandry staff member feeds our schooling fish and learn about these amazing animals!\nSnake Talk: Meet one of our live snakes and learn about their habits!\nAnd much more!\n\nThere will also be squid dissections\, whale watching cruises\, and a tidepool hike available for an additional fee. \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Options\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids: $12 \nAdults: $10 \nFamily Four Pack: $40 \nDissection Add-on: $5 \nWhale-Watching Add-on (includes general admission): $35 \nTidepool Hike Add-on (includes general admission): $15 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://oceaninstitute.org/event/homeschool-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Homeschool Day END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR