Ocean Institute Field Trips
Now Accepting Reservations for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Please note, field trip programs are only available on weekdays 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 September 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 2.5% 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
Program Fees
- Payments via credit card have a 3.5% processing fee
- Starting January 1, 2025- All program reservations have an additional 3% booking and processing fee
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: 949-496-2274 ext 359
Email: fieldtrips@oceaninstitute.org