Ocean Discovery Institute

All month long, you’ve seen what happens at Ocean Discovery Institute, the behind-the-scenes moments, the hands-on learning, and the real impact your support has on our students. Because of you, discovery happens every single day. 🌊🔬✨

Now, you have the opportunity to keep that momentum going.

By becoming a member of our monthly donor community or making a one-time gift, you help ensure more students have access to transformative science experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that shape their future.

Together, we can continue making discovery possible. 💙

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We’re heartbroken by Monday’s attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

We are holding our Muslim students, families, and neighbors in our hearts during this painful time. Every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and like they belong in their community. Hate and violence have no place here.

To our Muslim students and families: you are not alone. We grieve with you and remain committed to creating spaces where all students are seen, supported, and safe.

When Ximena first came to Ocean Discovery Institute as a kindergartener, she was simply curious about the world around her. Now, as a 3rd grader, she talks about wanting to help nature and protect the environment. 🌎💙

She loves coming to Ocean Discovery because, in her words, “the teachers make science fun and easy to understand.” Through hands-on science, outdoor exploration, and mentors who encourage her curiosity every day, Ximena is growing up believing science is a place where she belongs.

She’s already counting down the days until summer camp. ☀️🔬

This is what happens when students are surrounded by consistency, care, and opportunities year after year.

Because of partners like Bumble Bee Seafoods, Hologic, and Neurocrine Biosciences, students in City Heights continue to experience hands-on science opportunities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to future careers in STEM.

Thank you to our SPLASH! Gold Sponsors for investing in free, high-quality science education and helping ensure every young person has the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and that they belong in science.

Your support makes it possible for students to explore, discover, and grow into the next generation of science and conservation leaders. 🌊🔬💙

Students come to Ocean Discovery Institute curious.

Curious about science.
Curious about the world around them.
Curious about who they might become.

But over time, something powerful happens.

They begin to discover something within themselves.

A student who was once unsure begins to ask bigger questions.
A young person who never saw themselves in science starts leading experiments, speaking with confidence, and imagining a future they once thought was out of reach.

Because at Ocean Discovery, students don’t just learn science, they discover that they belong in it.

And even more importantly, they discover that a scientist is already living within them.

That transformation happens because of this community.

Because of supporters who provide the tools, opportunities, mentorship, and spaces our students need to feel seen, supported, and connected.

You help create a place where students don’t just participate—they grow into who they are meant to become.

This is what belonging makes possible.
This is what your support makes possible.

💬 Comment below:
What’s a moment in your life when curiosity led you somewhere unexpected—or helped you discover something new about yourself?

Our 2026 City Heights CDC Champion Scholars Scholarship is now open ⭐️

This opportunity provides financial and technological support to students across the City of San Diego who are currently enrolled or set to enroll in a college or vocational program this fall.

Applications are due Friday, June 5th at 5 PM.

To apply, visit the link in our bio or head to cityheightscdc.org/champion-scholars.

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Reminder: All families of currently enrolled students should log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the Student Registration for Next Year form for the 2026-27 school year.

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