Un Mar de Colores · Lemon Grove, CA
Tuesday–Thursday Free After-School for Lemon Grove Youth
Shuttle from partner Title I schools removes the barrier for inland Lemon Grove families (10 miles inland from the coast).
Un Mar de Colores opera su programa estrella Ocean Stewards After-School para adolescentes de Lemon Grove de 13 a 17 años, en asociación con Lemon Grove 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 (OB Pier (11 miles)). Nuestro grupo de Lemon Grove proviene principalmente de San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary. El transporte, las comidas, la tutoría y las clases de surf son completamente gratuitos.
Horario — programa en Lemon Grove
Tuesday–Thursday, year-round · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your student is bright but falling behind in math — and nobody connects academic help to something they actually care about.
- —Your teen needs after-school support, but paid tutoring in Lemon Grove costs more per hour than you can sustain all year.
- —Surf culture in Lemon Grove still looks like a club with unwritten rules — your teen doesn't see themselves in the lineup.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Citizen science and cleanup participation connect academics to real advocacy — teens become stewards, not consumers.
- Your teen joins a BIPOC-led movement rewriting who the San Diego coast is for — year-round, not summer-only.
- Mentorship pairings with Un Mar staff and alumni provide consistent adults who reflect Lemon Grove communities.
Por qué operamos este programa en Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is 45% Hispanic/Latino and 18% Black — one of the most racially diverse small cities in San Diego County. Our Lemon Grove program partners with Lemon Grove School District (3 Title I schools) for shuttle-based transportation to OB Pier and Coronado Central Beach. Classroom components run at Lemon Grove Public Library.
- Población
- 27,598
- Residentes BIPOC
- 78%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 40%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
After-School Program en Lemon Grove — Lo que debes saber
Latino and Indigenous teens in Lemon Grove inherit coastal histories commercial culture erases. Kumeyaay water perspectives and environmental justice framing are woven into every science module — not token inclusion.
Parents ask if Thursday beach days require swimming ability. We build water comfort progressively in supervised zones — many Ocean Stewards teens start with limited ocean experience and gain confidence within weeks.
Por qué Lemon Grove importa para nuestra misión
Lemon Grove's Spanish-speaking households (40%) get parent communications in both languages, every time. Coastal access fails when language is treated as an afterthought.
Parents in Lemon Grove often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Lemon Grove youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Socios comunitarios locales en Lemon Grove
En asociación con el Lemon Grove School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 3+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Lemon Grove School District
- •San Altos Elementary
- •San Miguel Elementary
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Lemon Grove School District
- ◆Lemon Grove Public Library
- ◆Grossmont Union High School District
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 Lemon Grove
- ✓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 coaches include graduates of the Surf Athletic Scholarship program and bilingual educators who reflect the BIPOC communities we serve. We partner with 15+ Title I schools across North County and San Diego.
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 Lemon Grove
How much does after-school cost in Lemon Grove?+
Ocean Stewards in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove families never pay.
Is transportation provided from Lemon Grove?+
Round-trip shuttle transportation runs from partner Title I schools. If Lemon Grove is inland (10 miles inland from the coast), weekly Thursday beach days are possible because we solve transport — not your family.
Does after-school include college preparation?+
Yes — Ocean Stewards includes college prep and counseling: application guidance, financial aid navigation, and career pathway exploration in marine science and coastal conservation. Lemon Grove teens get support beyond homework help.
¿Los programas de After-School Program en Lemon Grove son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Lemon Grove son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon 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 Lemon Grove?+
Los jóvenes de Lemon Grove viajan en nuestro transporte a OB Pier (11 miles), aproximadamente a 10 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Lemon Grove.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Lemon Grove?+
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 Lemon Grove School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en Lemon Grove School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Don't wait for summer — year-round Lemon Grove cohorts fill fast. Reach out now for free enrollment.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Lemon Grove. 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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