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Un Mar de Colores · Sunset Cliffs, CA
Join Free Monthly Cleanups from Sunset Cliffs
Data contributes to our citizen science database tracking pollution patterns across San Diego.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece ocean stewardship gratuitas para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs de All ages años, directamente en la costa de Sunset Cliffs. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 34% BIPOC (14,000 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Sunset Cliffs y Ab Seven Stairs, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Point Loma High.
Horario — programa en Sunset Cliffs
Monthly cleanups, quarterly workshops · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Transportation to monthly cleanups from inland Sunset Cliffs (on the coast) feels like another unpaid logistics burden.
- —The coast near Sunset Cliffs feels like a backdrop for photos, not a place your community is responsible for stewarding.
- —You worry about sharp debris and unsafe waste — nobody trained you on proper cleanup protocols.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Citizen science data collection training — your cleanup contributes to real pollution tracking databases.
- Post-cleanup debrief and reflection turn action into environmental literacy and advocacy motivation.
- Free means free — no registration fees, no gear purchases, no eco-tourism upsells.
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
Ocean Stewardship en Sunset Cliffs — Lo que debes saber
Volunteer program pathways let Sunset Cliffs adults deepen commitment through Un Mar's ongoing mentorship and event support tracks.
Citizen science beach cleanups near Sunset Cliffs and Ab Seven Stairs train Sunset Cliffs participants to document debris types and locations — contributing to Un Mar's database tracking pollution patterns across San Diego County.
Por qué Sunset Cliffs importa para nuestra misión
From Sunset Cliffs'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 Sunset Cliffs often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Sunset Cliffs youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
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
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 Sunset Cliffs
- ✓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
Un Mar is a member of the surf equity ecosystem across California — connected to Surf Justice Collective, Native Like Water, and cross-border watershed coalitions.
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 Sunset Cliffs
Are beach cleanups family-friendly in Sunset Cliffs?+
Absolutely — grandparents, parents, teens, and young children from Sunset Cliffs are welcome. We design events for multi-generational participation with safety briefings before anyone touches debris.
Are cleanups bilingual in Sunset Cliffs?+
Yes — bilingual safety briefings and materials are standard. In Sunset Cliffs, where 15% of households are Spanish-speaking, English and Spanish instructions precede every event.
Is citizen science part of ocean stewardship cleanups?+
Yes — every cleanup includes data collection training. Participants document debris types and locations, contributing to Un Mar's database tracking pollution patterns across San Diego. Sunset Cliffs volunteers contribute real science.
¿Los programas de Ocean Stewardship 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 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 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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