Ocean Education Workshops
South Portland, Maine
Hands-on, experience-based learning opportunities focused on ocean science and conservation, designed to connect young students to the marine environment and inspire an ethic of ocean stewardship.
Friendship, Maine
One-Day Workshop
An introduction to ocean science and sustainability topics through hands-on, creative learning.
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Highlights key lessons in ocean systems, marine biodiversity, and our human connection to the sea
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Includes interactive experiments, creative projects, and guided discussion
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Led by knowledgeable and passionate SC Educators
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Adaptable for classrooms, community spaces, or outdoor environments
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Can serve as an introduction to Saltwater Classroom’s online platform for continued learning and exploration
3 to 5 Day Workshop
An immersive, experience-based exploration of ocean science and conservation through Saltwater Classroom’s full curriculum.
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Covers oceanography, marine biology, coastal ecology, and sustainability
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Combines engaging lessons, field missions, experiments, and creative projects
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Led by passionate SC Educators in both classroom and marine settings
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Flexible format ideal for schools, camps, or community programs
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Integrates opportunities to engage with Saltwater Classroom’s online platform, extending learning beyond the workshop
Camden, Maine
South Portland, Maine
Coastal Clean-Up Workshop
A conservation-focused program that transforms learning into real-world action.
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Investigates marine debris, microplastics, and local ecosystem health
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Includes a guided clean-up and reflective field mission
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Features lessons on pollution, conservation, and ocean stewardship
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Adaptable for classrooms, field trips, or community events
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Introduces learners to Saltwater Classroom’s online platform to continue exploring conservation topics and ocean literacy activities
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“Saltwater Classroom is an amazing program. Teachers are flexible, kind and caring. My son loved his time with them. He came home with so much knowledge of our local ocean and the tide pools. Thank you!”
- Parent, January 2022
Our Curriculum:
Workshops are guided by the Saltwater Classroom Core Curriculum, a comprehensive, experience-based introduction to ocean science and stewardship aligned with the Ocean Literacy Framework and National Science Education Standards.
Across all formats, from single-day to multi-day and coastal clean-up workshops, students explore the ocean as a global system, gain insight into coastal and local ecosystems, and learn about marine species and the challenges our oceans face today.
Our weeklong program offers the most in-depth exploration of these topics, blending lessons, field missions, and creative projects for a complete ocean education experience. Each workshop also connects learners to Saltwater Classroom’s online platform, providing opportunities to continue their learning, earn digital badges, and further explore the ocean from anywhere.
