Un Mar de Colores · Chula Vista, CA
Where Chula Vista Teens Get Free After-School & Beach Days
Parent and guardian engagement sessions keep Chula Vista families informed in English and Spanish.
Un Mar de Colores opera su programa estrella Ocean Stewards After-School para adolescentes de Chula Vista de 13 a 17 años, en asociación con Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High. Los estudiantes se reúnen tres tardes a la semana para tutoría, alfabetización ambiental y exploración de carreras, con un día de playa los jueves en nuestra playa más cercana (Imperial Beach (10 miles)). Nuestro grupo de Chula Vista proviene principalmente de Rosebank Elementary, Castle Park Elementary, Harborside Elementary. El transporte, las comidas, la tutoría y las clases de surf son completamente gratuitos.
Horario — programa en Chula Vista
Tuesday–Thursday, year-round · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —College prep in Chula Vista feels like it's reserved for families who already know the application pipeline.
- —Working families in Chula Vista need predictable Tue–Thu schedules, not another program that cancels without notice.
- —Your teen is the oldest — they've been babysitting siblings instead of building their own future in Chula Vista.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Citizen science and cleanup participation connect academics to real advocacy — teens become stewards, not consumers.
- Three afternoons weekly (3pm–6pm) provide structure, tutoring, and enrichment — free for the full school year.
- College preparation and counseling help Chula Vista teens navigate applications, financial aid, and pathway decisions.
Por qué operamos este programa en Chula Vista
Chula Vista is California's 14th-largest city and home to one of the largest Latino populations in San Diego County — 58% Hispanic/Latino per the 2020 Census. We partner with Chula Vista Elementary School District (45,000+ students) and Sweetwater Union High to transport youth from Castle Park, Harborside, and Lauderbach Elementary to Imperial Beach and Coronado for free surf and ocean programming.
- Población
- 275,487
- Residentes BIPOC
- 81%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 58%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
After-School Program en Chula Vista — Lo que debes saber
Latino and Indigenous teens in Chula Vista inherit coastal histories commercial culture erases. Kumeyaay water perspectives and environmental justice framing are woven into every science module — not token inclusion.
Free after-school program in Chula Vista for BIPOC teens ages 13–17 is Ocean Stewards — Un Mar de Colores's flagship year-round offering. Three afternoons weekly combine academic tutoring, environmental literacy, career exploration, and Thursday beach days with surf instruction at zero cost to families.
Por qué Chula Vista importa para nuestra misión
The ocean off Chula Vista belongs to everyone. Un Mar de Colores exists because San Diego has spent decades telling BIPOC youth otherwise — and we're changing that story one cohort at a time.
Recruitment in Chula Vista runs through counselors, teachers, and community partners who know which students need this most. We don't run open enrollment chaos — we build intentional cohorts.
Socios comunitarios locales en Chula Vista
En asociación con el Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 5+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High
- •Rosebank Elementary
- •Castle Park Elementary
- •Harborside Elementary
- •Lauderbach Elementary
- •Chula Vista Middle
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Chula Vista Elementary School District
- ◆Sweetwater Union High School District
- ◆Chula Vista Public Library (Civic Center Branch)
- ◆South Bay Community Services
- ◆Casa Familiar
Currículo del programa
The Ocean Stewards After-School Program is Un Mar de Colores's flagship year-round offering for BIPOC teens ages 13–17. Three afternoons a week, students meet at partner school sites for academic tutoring, environmental literacy modules aligned with the California NGSS standards, career exploration, and college preparation. Every Thursday is a beach day — students head to The Strand, Tamarack, or Moonlight for water programming that reinforces the week's environmental science curriculum. The program runs during the full school year, connecting academic outcomes with coastal stewardship and career pathways in marine science.
- →Academic tutoring (math, reading, writing)
- →Environmental literacy and watershed science
- →Surf instruction (Thursday ocean sessions)
- →Career exploration in marine science and coastal conservation
- →College preparation and counseling
- →Mentorship pairings with Un Mar staff and alumni
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Chula Vista
- ✓Three afternoons per week (3pm–6pm)
- ✓Weekly Thursday ocean session (beach day)
- ✓Healthy snacks and meals
- ✓Homework support with certified tutors
- ✓Round-trip transportation from partner schools
- ✓Parent/guardian engagement sessions
- ✓Annual leadership retreat
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Our impact is measured in youth served, school partnerships, and watershed stewardship hours — published annually in our impact reports at mar-de-colores.org.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — After-School Program en Chula Vista
How is Un Mar after-school different from other programs in Chula Vista?+
Commercial after-school optimizes for fees or shallow enrichment. Un Mar is a BIPOC-led nonprofit: free tutoring, NGSS environmental science, weekly surf, Title I partnerships, Kumeyaay curriculum integration, and mentors who reflect Chula Vista's communities.
What is the Ocean Stewards after-school program in Chula Vista?+
Ocean Stewards is Un Mar de Colores's free year-round after-school program for BIPOC teens ages 13–17 in Chula Vista. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons include academic tutoring, environmental literacy, and college prep. Every Thursday is a beach day with surf instruction reinforcing the week's science curriculum.
What subjects get tutoring support?+
Certified tutors support math, reading, and writing — homework help aligned with Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High curriculum. Environmental literacy modules cover watershed science, marine ecology, coastal policy, and career exploration in marine science and conservation.
¿Los programas de After-School Program en Chula Vista son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Chula Vista son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Rosebank Elementary, Castle Park Elementary, Harborside Elementary, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Chula Vista?+
Los jóvenes de Chula Vista viajan en nuestro transporte a Imperial Beach (10 miles), aproximadamente a 10 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Chula Vista.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Chula Vista?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 13–17 años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Rosebank Elementary, Castle Park Elementary, Harborside Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en Chula Vista Elementary School District / Sweetwater Union High. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Spots in our Chula Vista cohorts are limited to keep instructor ratios safe. Contact us to reserve a place.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Chula Vista. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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