Summer Springboard
Middle School Marine Biology
ON THE CAMPUS OF UC SAN DIEGO
THIS PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC COURSES, INTERACTIVE LABS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO GIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS A SUPPORTIVE, FUN, AND ENRICHING SUMMER EXPERIENCE.
Middle School Marine Biology
- Study diverse marine ecosystems and species, including vertebrates and invertebrates, through immersive academic activities.
- Dissect marine organisms and explore their anatomy via hands-on labs and field experiences.
- Investigate human and natural threats to the oceans alongside today’s conservation strategies.
- Hear directly from marine biology professionals about career paths and research opportunities.
- Visit iconic marine research and education sites, including Birch Aquarium and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
- Engage in field excursions like whale watching, tidepooling, and exploring marine biodiversity centers.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Marine Biology
About This Course
Roughly 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by our oceans, of which more than 80% remains unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. There is a vast and diverse amount of marine life and ecosystems found in our oceans – those both discovered and researched and those still wading in the depths.
Summer Springboard’s course in Marine Biology will offer students the opportunity to explore these various marine life and ecosystems, and more, through quality instruction and hands-on activities.
Students will explore the anatomy of select marine life, learn about the different habitats they live in and the ways their ecosystems interact, study various threats facing our oceans and marine life today, and hear from leading experts in the field.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Explore marine ecosystems and anatomy through hands-on dissections, field activities like tidepooling and aquarium visits, while collaborating with marine biology professionals.
RESOURCES
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“The experience was very fun. The classes were well prepared and organized. The excursions planned were cool as well. Overall, the experience of this camp was amazing!”
– Alexis W. | SSB Middle School Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Middle School Marine Biology
Meet Your Instructor
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Marine Biology
Dates & Tuition
| 2025 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 6 – July 11, 2025 |
| Session 2: July 13 – July 18, 2025 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $2,898 |
| Commuter Tuition: $1,498 |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: San Diego |
| State: California |
| Campus: UC San Diego |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.