Un Mar de Colores · Sunset Cliffs, CA
Sunset Cliffs After-School Program — Ocean Stewards, Free Tue–Thu
Three afternoons a week — tutoring, environmental science, and Thursday beach days — zero cost for Sunset Cliffs families.
Un Mar de Colores opera su programa estrella Ocean Stewards After-School para adolescentes de Sunset Cliffs de 13 a 17 años, en asociación con San Diego Unified 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 Sunset Cliffs y Ab Seven Stairs. Nuestro grupo de Sunset Cliffs proviene principalmente de Point Loma High. El transporte, las comidas, la tutoría y las clases de surf son completamente gratuitos.
Horario — programa en Sunset Cliffs
Tuesday–Thursday, year-round · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Thursday beach days sound great, but you can't drive from Sunset Cliffs every week — transportation is the hidden cost.
- —School ends at 3pm and you're at work — unstructured hours in Sunset Cliffs feel risky when options are thin.
- —After-school slots in Sunset Cliffs fill fast and 'free' programs always seem to have equipment fees or deposits.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Small cohort sizes keep mentorship personal — not 50 teens in a gym with one supervisor.
- Your teen joins a BIPOC-led movement rewriting who the San Diego coast is for — year-round, not summer-only.
- College preparation and counseling help Sunset Cliffs teens navigate applications, financial aid, and pathway decisions.
Por qué operamos este programa en Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs is an advanced-only surf zone — we do not teach beginners here. Instead, our Sunset Cliffs programming focuses on our Surf Athletic Scholarship athletes and shoreline environmental stewardship at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, partnering with the San Diego Park & Recreation Department on tide-pool conservation days.
- Población
- 14,000
- Residentes BIPOC
- 34%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 15%
- Distancia a la playa
- En la costa
After-School Program en Sunset Cliffs — Lo que debes saber
Free teen programs in San Diego combining academics and ocean access are rare. Un Mar funds Ocean Stewards through San Diego Foundation grants and community donors — operating since 2018 without charging Sunset Cliffs families.
Free after-school for Sunset Cliffs teens is part of Un Mar's broader Cali-Baja movement — ocean access, academic equity, and environmental justice across San Diego County.
Por qué Sunset Cliffs importa para nuestra misión
Safe, lifeguard-coordinated instruction is non-negotiable for Sunset Cliffs youth. Every water session runs inside flagged zones with certified coaches — parents shouldn't have to choose between access and safety.
Sunset Cliffs families deserve instructors who look like their kids and speak their language. With 34% BIPOC residents, bilingual coaching isn't a nice-to-have — it's how we earn trust on day one.
Socios comunitarios locales en Sunset Cliffs
En asociación con el San Diego Unified School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 1+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- San Diego Unified School District
- •Point Loma High
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council
- ◆Point Loma Surfers Association
- ◆San Diego Park & Recreation Department
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 Sunset Cliffs
- ✓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
Un Mar de Colores is recognized by partners including the San Diego Foundation, Surfrider San Diego, WILDCOAST, and school districts across San Diego — not a pop-up program, a sustained movement.
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 Sunset Cliffs
Are after-school programs in Sunset Cliffs bilingual?+
Yes — all programming is bilingual. In Sunset Cliffs, where 15% of households are Spanish-speaking, bilingual staff lead every session and parent communications arrive in both English and Spanish.
What pathways open after Ocean Stewards?+
Teens connect to surf therapy, ocean stewardship cleanups, year-round surf lessons, and the Surf Athletic Scholarship program. After-school is a long-term arc for Sunset Cliffs youth — not a single-semester program.
Who can enroll from Sunset Cliffs?+
BIPOC teens ages 13–17 with priority for Title I students and referrals from San Diego Unified School District counselors and partner organizations. Contact us to confirm current cohort availability in Sunset Cliffs.
¿Los programas de After-School Program en Sunset Cliffs son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Sunset Cliffs son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Point Loma High, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Sunset Cliffs?+
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Sunset Cliffs. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Sunset Cliffs?+
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 San Diego Unified School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Point Loma High y otras escuelas de Título I en San Diego Unified School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Sign your Sunset Cliffs youth up today — every program is 100% free, with wetsuits, boards, and transportation included.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs. 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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