Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers a variety of educational programs designed for school and youth groups, focusing on hands-on learning and NGSS alignment. These programs aim to provide high-quality ocean science education, with options for on-site experiences at the aquarium, outreach programs that bring the aquarium to your school, and self-guided visits for independent exploration. The aquarium is committed to making these experiences accessible to all students, offering financial aid to assist schools in need.
Costs are estimates and may vary. Fees for university programs may be subject to change and remain the same regardless of remote or in-person instruction. Financial aid is available for school and youth group programs.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is part of the University of California, San Diego.
Registration for Discovery Lab and Aquarium Express Outreach programs, along with the financial aid application, opens on August 20th. Summer Self-Guided Visits are currently open for booking.
The provided data does not detail specific tuition fees for these school and youth group programs. It mentions that tuition and fees for university programs may be subject to change.
Yes, financial aid is available for school and youth group programs. The application for the 2026-27 academic year opens on August 20th.
These programs utilize a hands-on learning approach and are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Groups can register for Discovery Lab and Aquarium Express Outreach programs, or book Summer Self-Guided Visits. Program details and booking information are available on the respective program pages.
While specific career outcomes are not detailed, these programs aim to foster an interest in ocean science, which can lead to future academic pursuits and careers in related fields.