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
- —Your student is bright but falling behind in math — and nobody connects academic help to something they actually care about.
- —Your teen sees surfing on social media but has no pathway that doesn't require money, connections, or a car to Sunset Cliffs and Ab Seven Stairs.
- —College prep in Sunset Cliffs feels like it's reserved for families who already know the application pipeline.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Certified tutors support math, reading, and writing — homework help that actually improves grades in San Diego Unified School District.
- Three afternoons weekly (3pm–6pm) provide structure, tutoring, and enrichment — free for the full school year.
- Small cohort sizes keep mentorship personal — not 50 teens in a gym with one supervisor.
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
Trauma-informed after-school culture welcomes teens navigating stress without requiring a clinical diagnosis to belong — the ocean as healing space integrated with licensed support referrals when needed.
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.
Por qué Sunset Cliffs importa para nuestra misión
When we say free for Sunset Cliffs youth, we mean wetsuits, soft-tops, rashguards, sunscreen, transportation, and instruction — the full stack commercial programs charge $50–$150 per session for.
Sunset Cliffs's Spanish-speaking households (15%) get parent communications in both languages, every time. Coastal access fails when language is treated as an afterthought.
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
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. Sunset Cliffs teens get support beyond homework help.
What is the Ocean Stewards after-school program in Sunset Cliffs?+
Ocean Stewards is Un Mar de Colores's free year-round after-school program for BIPOC teens ages 13–17 in Sunset Cliffs. 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.
Is there an annual retreat for Ocean Stewards?+
Yes — an annual leadership retreat connects Sunset Cliffs teens with cohorts across San Diego. It's an opportunity to build county-wide community, deepen environmental leadership skills, and connect with alumni mentors.
¿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?
Free means free. No hidden fees, no gear costs, no transportation charges for Sunset Cliffs participants.
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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