STEM for Kids in South Orange County

Sensory, hands-on outdoor learning for children ages 1 through 5 and their grown-ups, using the farm and garden as a living classroom..

Children are invited to enjoy an hour of creativity and building with Lego blocks.

Family marine-life cruise aboard R/V Sea Explorer with Ocean Institute naturalists and possible hands-on ocean science activities.

Guided walk through Niguel Botanical Preserve highlighting locally growing aromatic plants and their traditional uses.

Join us for an hour of building on the 4th Saturday of the month..

Mommy & Me-style ocean exploration through song, movement, sensory activities and structured play.

Hands-on marine science exhibits, local aquaria, touch tanks, marine mammal artifacts and maritime-history experiences.

Hands-on guided squid dissection exploring anatomy and adaptations.

Interactive General Admission add-on where guests prepare food with staff and hand-feed a sea star.

Guided behind-the-scenes aquarium tour covering animal care, husbandry prep, quarantine and life-support systems, followed by a shark feeding experience..

Come build a masterpiece with us! We provide the LEGO bricks; you bring your imagination! All ages are welcome..