Ocean Institute Field Trips
Limited Dates Still Available for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Now Accepting Reservations for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Please note that field trip programs are typically only available on weekdays from September through May.
Maritime History
Virtual Learning Science and History
Exploring The Past And Present
Science Labs & Cruises
Inspiring Learning Experience Is The Teacher
The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, a historic tall ship, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to overnight programs. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning.
As the cornerstone of our mission, education brings discovery and learning to each student. Our immersive- based field trips foster STEAM exploration, promote critical thinking, drive life-changing learning opportunities and abide with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for educational programming.
Ocean Institute Terms & Conditions for Field Trips
Please carefully review these policies.
Updated December 2024
Deposits
- 30% of total
- Due 30 days after booking
- NON-REFUNDABLE
Rescheduling
- 1st request – no cost
- Additional rescheduling requests, starting January 1, 2025- An additional 3% fee per transfer.
Full Payment
- Due 45 days before program
Cancellations
- Deposit – NON-REFUNDABLE
- Cancelled over 45 days out, current payment minus deposit returned
- Cancelled under 45 days out – full payment NON-REFUNDABLE
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: 949-496-2274 ext 359
Email: fieldtrips@oceaninstitute.org