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Spring 2021 registrations are open for our Marine Science After School Beach Camps

Registrations are now open for 5 weeks of after school beach camps between February 8 and March 12 of 2021. Enroll your children to ensure they get the outdoor exposure they need this Spring through enriching hands-on experiences in marine science and habitat restoration.
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Or buy a gift card for your grandchildren, nieces, or nephews.
When: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Location: At Southern Buenaventura State Beach by the Kalorama Wetland, south of the Ventura pier
Ages: 9 to 13 years of age
Our Vision
Our vision is a healthy ocean cared by diverse coastal communities who live in an environmentally responsible manner regardless of native language, economic status, cultural beliefs, or ethnic background because we all share one ocean.
Our Mission
Our Mission is ocean protection through education, conservation, citizen science, and to inspire the next generation of environmental professionals.
462
Educators Trained
18,280
4th-12th grade students immersed in ocean and climate education
449
Project proposals authored by students to reduce their school carbon footprint
10,984
Students sponsored education trips to Channel Islands
479
Hands on conservation and/or citizen science field experiences
$39,500
Disbursed as cash and in kind prizes to students authors of best projects
How We Do It
The MERITO Foundation is being recognized with the Community Foundation Award at the Water: Take 1 Film Festival


