School and Youth
Group Programs
School and Youth Group registration for 2023-24 year is OPEN!
Birch Aquarium is dedicated to providing NGSS-aligned, hands-on programming that connects your students to the ocean, Earth, and atmosphere while developing critical thinking skills.
Discovery Labs
Provide your students with NGSS-aligned, hands-on programs led by our educators in one of our aquarium classrooms.
Self-Guided Visits
Explore Birch Aquarium at your own pace without structured programming or instructors. Offered daily, year-round during regular aquarium hours. Pre-registration is required.
Aquarium Express Outreach
Through the generosity of our donors, our Aquarium Express van can travel to your school. Students will experience a variety of hands-on Discovery Labs in the comfort of their own classroom. Available through financial aid only.
Financial Aid for School and Youth Groups
Birch Aquarium at Scripps believes that every child should have access to high-quality ocean science education. Our goal is to serve as many schools as possible, while providing a unique and stellar learning experience for all students.
Online Resources
Enjoy, explore, and create with Birch Aquarium's online resources.
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