The Living Coast Discovery Center is fortunate to receive support from local organizations and foundations to sponsor programs so that they can be offered free of cost to eligible classes, teachers, and groups. Please read below to learn about these opportunities. This year, we are offering a new and exciting program!
Generously sponsored by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Unified Port of San Diego, Nordson Foundation, Conrad Prebys Foundation, San Diego Gas & Electric, and others, this program is free for K-12 classes from Title 1 or qualified schools.
Living Lab Field Trip – K-12
Apply to visit the Living Coast* and get a hands-on guided lesson at no cost!
Sponsored programs at the Living Coast are now operating on a block schedule to allow a deeper connection with nature. Programs will be 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This includes program rotations, lunch, and self-guided time to explore the exhibits.
*Programs may also be offered as classroom outreach; specify choice in the application. Transportation is not included in sponsorship.
Coastal Climate Champions – Middle School
A 4-part series includes:
- Introduction to climate change
- Study of local climate patterns
- Human impacts and effects
- Final student-driven project
Generously sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric, this program is entirely free to middle school classes from Title 1 or at-risk schools. This program will be customized to your needs, including the option to be all virtual or a hybrid of virtual and in-person.
If interested, email: education@thelivingcoast.org
Composting 101 – Grades 3 -12
A virtual or in-person compost lesson from our Master Compost Team:
- Introduction to composting
- Help with school compost bin and garden
- Program tailored to fit your students’ level
Generously sponsored by the City of Chula Vista, this program is free for schools located in Chula Vista. This program will be customized to your needs, such as a field trip to the Living Coast or an outreach to your school site to learn about composting from our Master Compost Team. Any schools in the City of Chula Vista (Grades 3-12) can apply for sponsorship.
Need Help with Transportation Costs?
ArtsBusXpress can sponsor your transportation cost to attend an onsite field trip to the Living Coast! Visit their website for more information.
San Diego County K-12 Public and Charter Teachers can apply for program funding provided by ArtsBusXpress, a nonprofit organization that connects students with arts and science opportunities. Once you submit, ArtsBusXpress will review your application. Subject to approval, ArtsBusXpress will notify you and the Living Coast team. If you are interested in a virtual program, please contact the Living Coast first.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
