Fall Program Funding
Fall sponsorships are now available! Qualifying schools can receive free on-site or virtual field trips thanks to our sponsors.
Click HERE and scroll down to “Field Trip Sponsorships” to apply.
The Living Coast Discovery Center is fortunate to receive support from local organizations and foundations to sponsor programs so that they can be offered at a free or reduced cost for eligible classes, teachers, and groups. Please read below to learn about these opportunities.
Field Trip Sponsorships
Living Lab Field Trip – K-12
This year we are offering in person or virtual field trips! Please specify in your application which version you prefer.
Generously sponsored by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Unified Port of San Diego, and others this program is completely free to K-12 classes from Title 1 schools.
Composting 101 – K-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 City of Chula Vista, this program is completely free to elementary school classes from CVESD schools. This program will be customized to your needs including the option to be all virtual or an outreach to your school.
To sign up, email: katharine@thelivingcoast.org
Live Zoom Lesson – K-12
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. The Living Coast team will then reach out to personalize the session for your class and secure a specific time.
Apply here: https://www.artsbusxpress.org/living-coast-discovery-center
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 completely 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. (Field Trip option is not available until Spring 2021.)
To learn more, email: education@thelivingcoast.org
Outreaches to Your School or Site
Our Wild San Diego Outreach Program – K-12
A 1-hour outreach to your school or site:
- A highly trained educator to lead hands-on science lesson
- If applicable, an animal ambassador
- Pre- and Post- lesson resources for extended learning beyond the lesson
On Hold Until Further Notice
Thanks to Our Sponsors
