Saltwater Fridays
A one-day-a-week drop-off program for homeschooled kids who want friends, adventure, and a big dose of ocean science.
Who it’s for
Any homeschooled child in the Santa Barbara area who wants a weekly day of outdoor, hands-on learning with a small group.
What each day includes
- Three hands-on learning blocks led by experienced mentors
- Small, mixed-age groups with lots of individual attention
- A field-study walk to somewhere on our waterfront campus
- Snack and lunch outdoors, with time to make friends
- Screen-free days
Rotating themes
Themes change every few weeks so kids sample a wide range of subjects over the year. Each day includes one block from each strand:
Move
Barefoot running, beach games, balance, climbing, swimming skills (ocean safety first).
Create
Art, nature journaling, storytelling, conversational Spanish.
Discover
Tide pools, harbor ecology, seabirds, weather and waves, simple field science.
Sample Day
Saltwater Friday
- Arrive, beach circle & tide check
- Block 1 — Move
- Snack & free play
- Block 2 — Discover (field walk)
- Lunch outdoors
- Block 3 — Create
- Pick-up
Tuition
Details coming soon. Join the waitlist and we’ll send tuition and schedule information as soon as it’s set.
Charter school vendor funds: we are in the process of applying to become a vendor for homeschool charter programs. We’ll list confirmed charters here once approved.
Meeting spot
West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA. Exact drop-off and pick-up details are shared with enrolled families.