Un Mar de Colores · Fallbrook, CA
From Homework to Wave — Free After-School in Fallbrook
Every Thursday is a beach day — surf instruction at The Strand, Tamarack, or Moonlight reinforcing the week's science.
Un Mar de Colores opera su programa estrella Ocean Stewards After-School para adolescentes de Fallbrook de 13 a 17 años, en asociación con Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. 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 (Oceanside Pier (22 miles)). Nuestro grupo de Fallbrook proviene principalmente de La Paloma Elementary, Fallbrook Street School. El transporte, las comidas, la tutoría y las clases de surf son completamente gratuitos.
Horario — programa en Fallbrook
Tuesday–Thursday, year-round · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your teen is the oldest — they've been babysitting siblings instead of building their own future in Fallbrook.
- —Scholarship and contest pathways feel reserved for kids whose parents already know the surf circuit. After-school should bridge that gap.
- —Bilingual support matters at home, but most Fallbrook-area after-school programs default to English-only staff.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Small cohort sizes keep mentorship personal — not 50 teens in a gym with one supervisor.
- Trauma-informed culture welcomes teens navigating anxiety, grief, immigration stress, and family instability.
- Mentorship pairings with Un Mar staff and alumni provide consistent adults who reflect Fallbrook communities.
Por qué operamos este programa en Fallbrook
Fallbrook — known as 'The Friendly Village' — is 48% Hispanic/Latino with strong ties to Camp Pendleton. Our Fallbrook cohort is one of our longest-distance programs (22 miles to the beach), requiring full-day Saturday sessions. We partner with Fallbrook Union for recruitment and with the Fallbrook Library as our inland classroom partner.
- Población
- 32,321
- Residentes BIPOC
- 55%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 48%
- Distancia a la playa
- 22 mi
After-School Program en Fallbrook — Lo que debes saber
Annual leadership retreat connects Ocean Stewards cohorts across San Diego County — Fallbrook teens build networks beyond their neighborhood.
Environmental after-school in Fallbrook should cover watershed-to-ocean science — especially Tijuana River cross-border pollution and why local beaches close after storms. Ocean Stewards curriculum integrates hydrology, policy, and coastal resilience.
Por qué Fallbrook importa para nuestra misión
The ocean off Fallbrook belongs to everyone. Un Mar de Colores exists because North County has spent decades telling BIPOC youth otherwise — and we're changing that story one cohort at a time.
With 32,321 residents, Fallbrook is one of the communities where a single free surf cohort can change dozens of lives per season. Our shuttles and school partnerships make distance (22 miles inland) a logistics problem we solve, not a barrier families carry alone.
Socios comunitarios locales en Fallbrook
En asociación con el Fallbrook Union Elementary School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
- •La Paloma Elementary
- •Fallbrook Street School
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
- ◆Fallbrook Library
- ◆Fallbrook Community Center
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 Fallbrook
- ✓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
Board and staff leadership is BIPOC-majority. Decisions about Fallbrook programming are made with community partners, not corporate sponsors.
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 Fallbrook
How much does after-school cost in Fallbrook?+
Ocean Stewards in Fallbrook is 100% free — tutoring, environmental science, Thursday surf sessions, healthy snacks, and transportation from partner schools. Commercial tutoring in San Diego County often costs $40–$80 per hour. We fund access through grants and donors so Fallbrook families never pay.
How do parent engagement sessions work?+
We host parent and guardian engagement sessions throughout the year — bilingual updates on curriculum, safety protocols, college prep timelines, and opportunities for family participation. Fallbrook families stay informed, not sidelined.
Can my teen join if they don't surf yet?+
Absolutely — many Ocean Stewards teens start Thursday sessions with limited ocean experience. We build water comfort progressively in supervised zones with certified bilingual coaches. No swimming test required.
¿Los programas de After-School Program en Fallbrook son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Fallbrook son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como La Paloma Elementary, Fallbrook Street School, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Fallbrook?+
Los jóvenes de Fallbrook viajan en nuestro transporte a Oceanside Pier (22 miles), aproximadamente a 22 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Fallbrook.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Fallbrook?+
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 Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de La Paloma Elementary, Fallbrook Street School y otras escuelas de Título I en Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Parents in Fallbrook: bilingual staff, certified lifeguard-trained coaches, and zero cost. Sign up now.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Fallbrook. 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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