Ocean Neighbors – Middle School Program
Aquarium of the Pacific
Program overview
Middle school students (ages 11–13) interested in ocean conservation, marine science, community engagement, and volunteering.
Eligibility
Must be in middle school (ages 11–13); complete an online application; attend mandatory informational meetings (online and onsite); digital liability forms signed by parent/adult and student; attend weekly online meetings and participate in offsite community events.
Key details
- Organization
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Type
- Volunteer Program
- Location
- Long Beach, CA (hybrid; online and onsite at Aquarium of the Pacific)
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- Middle School
- Application deadline
- March 20th
- Time commitment
- Weekly online meetings on Wednesdays via Teams (4:30–5:30 pm in one section; 4:00–5:00 pm in another); optional offline activities such as beach clean-ups.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.