Ocean Wise Youth Opportunities
For more youth opportunities and resources, see below and please visit education.ocean.org/youth
Destination Education Learning Journey
Travel to Vancouver to re-imagine your role in creating a healthier community and world with a collaborative program hosted by Ocean Wise, Science World and Hosteling International. Dig into the science process and connect to the local environment through indoor and outdoor exhibits and programming to explore the sustainability choices at Science World. Discover BC marine ecosystems and the impact of micro plastics on these ecosystems in the interactive wet lab and galleries at the Vancouver Aquarium. Your group will stay at the Jericho beach hostel, learn to travel with purpose and take part in a service project such as shoreline clean up or restoration work in the Jericho Beach community.
Mountains to Oceans Learning Journey
30 BC students, aged 16-18, are invited for a three-day, three-night program that runs in October focused on making connections between our mountains and oceans through an exciting outdoor education program and adventure leadership retreat throughout the Squamish River watershed. Programs focusing on ecosystems, research, wilderness tours, First Nations culture, leadership, and white water rafting will enhance and increase knowledge about these connections from mountain to oceans.
Ocean Literacy and Leadership Camp
OLLC is an educational retreat for young women ages 15 – 18 on beautiful Hornby Island in partnership with Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Center, Ocean Wise and Navigate NIDES (Comox Valley Schools - School District 71). The all-female, six-day, five-night camp focuses on ocean literacy and ecology to enhance and increase knowledge about marine life and stewardship. Participants will gain a strong understanding of the leading environmental issues affecting our oceans today and be inspired to take part in a global effort to protect our waters.
Ocean Wise’s Salish Sea Science Program gives high school students an outdoor education experience like no other. Students will participate in a three-day, two-night program at the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre supported by NSERC Promoscience, where they will learn about ocean literacy, the history of the area and traditional knowledge through outdoor activities. The goal of the Salish Sea Science program is to promote ocean literacy, develop ocean science and leadership capacity amongst participants, and create ocean literacy resources for teachers. Students will develop their appreciation for the environment through outdoor activities including coastal hikes and kayaking.
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Ocean Wise is proud to partner with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, giving youth the opportunity to complete their award under the mentorship of Ocean Wise staff. The Duke Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people, building their skills to equip them for life and work.