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Un Mar de Colores · Bonita, CA
Bonita Beach Cleanups — Environmental Justice, 100% Free
Family-friendly participation — kids, grandparents, and neighbors from Bonita welcome on the sand.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece ocean stewardship gratuitas para jóvenes de Bonita de All ages años, con transporte gratuito de 10 millas desde Bonita a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 68% BIPOC (12,795 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Imperial Beach (10 miles) y Coronado Central (11 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle.
Horario — programa en Bonita
Monthly cleanups, quarterly workshops · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —The coast near Bonita feels like a backdrop for photos, not a place your community is responsible for stewarding.
- —Citizen science sounds exclusive — you didn't know Bonita families could contribute to real pollution databases.
- —Volunteer sign-up pages are confusing — you found a cleanup once and never heard back from organizers.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Watershed-to-ocean connection modules — especially Tijuana River cross-border case study relevant to San Diego.
- Bilingual safety briefings before every event — 41% households in Bonita fully included.
- Monthly beach cleanups across San Diego County — consistent action, not one Earth Day photo op.
Por qué operamos este programa en Bonita
Bonita is a South Bay community adjacent to Chula Vista and National City, with a 58% Hispanic/Latino population. Our Bonita cohorts shuttle to Imperial Beach and Coronado, with classroom components at Bonita-Sunnyside Library. Students primarily come from Sunnyside Elementary and Bonita Vista Middle as part of our South Bay Title I partnership network.
- Población
- 12,795
- Residentes BIPOC
- 68%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 41%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
Ocean Stewardship en Bonita — Lo que debes saber
Watershed education integration connects cleanup action to Cuyamaca-to-coast hydrology and Tijuana River case studies — Bonita participants see the full pipeline.
Volunteer program pathways let Bonita adults deepen commitment through Un Mar's ongoing mentorship and event support tracks.
Por qué Bonita importa para nuestra misión
From Bonita's Title I schools to the sand, our pipeline is built on real partnerships — not generic 'serving the area' language. Every cohort names the schools, beaches, and community orgs involved.
Parents in Bonita often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Bonita youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Socios comunitarios locales en Bonita
En asociación con el Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union
- •Sunnyside Elementary
- •Bonita Vista Middle
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Bonita-Sunnyside Library
- ◆Sweetwater Union High School District
- ◆Chula Vista Elementary School District
Currículo del programa
Ocean Stewardship at Un Mar de Colores connects coastal cleanup action with deeper environmental justice education. Monthly cleanups run across Oceanside, Imperial Beach, Cardiff, and partner sites, with each event combining hands-on debris removal with short teaching moments about the watershed-to-ocean pipeline, the plastic pollution crisis, and California coastal policy. Our Ocean Stewardship program is free and family-friendly, and we specifically prioritize recruitment from BIPOC communities whose relationships with the coast have historically been gated by cost or culture. Every participant contributes to our citizen science database tracking pollution patterns across San Diego County.
- →Beach cleanup fundamentals and safe practices
- →Plastic pollution and marine debris science
- →California coastal commission policy basics
- →Watershed-to-ocean connection
- →Citizen science data collection protocols
- →Advocacy and community organizing skills
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Bonita
- ✓Cleanup supplies (buckets, grabbers, gloves)
- ✓Bilingual safety briefings
- ✓Data collection training
- ✓Post-cleanup debrief and reflection
- ✓Certificate of community service
- ✓Family-friendly participation
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Federal EIN 85-2947340. Mailing: PO BOX 232471, Encinitas, CA 92024. We operate on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay Nation with respect and community accountability.
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 — Ocean Stewardship en Bonita
Are beach cleanups in Bonita free?+
Yes — 100% free. We provide cleanup supplies (buckets, grabbers, gloves), bilingual safety briefings, citizen science training, and community service documentation. No registration fees or gear purchases for Bonita families.
Can schools from Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union organize cleanup field trips?+
Yes — we partner with Title I schools for field-trip style stewardship events. Contact us to coordinate a Bonita school group cleanup with curriculum alignment.
What happens after the cleanup ends?+
Post-cleanup debrief and reflection sessions turn action into learning — plastic pollution science, watershed connections, and advocacy skills. Bonita participants leave as informed stewards, not just tired volunteers.
¿Los programas de Ocean Stewardship en Bonita son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Bonita son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Bonita?+
Los jóvenes de Bonita 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 Bonita.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Bonita?+
Servimos a jóvenes de All ages 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 / Sweetwater Union.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle y otras escuelas de Título I en Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Join hundreds of Bonita families who trust Un Mar de Colores for free ocean programming. Enroll today.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Bonita. 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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