It is an opportunity for these children to experience the
idea of volunteerism; to increase the sense of community and awareness
of their involvement; to learn of responsibility to themselves,
to others, and their environment; and most of all to enjoy and
appreciate the experience that they will be able to adapt and
integrate into their future. Ultimately, through this small program
with potential for greatness, it is our hope and our long term goal
that these children will one day make changes that would create
positive effects to lives on the earth and in the ocean.
E
OS is dedicated to putting every single fifth
grader in/from Dana Point through the famous Ocean Institute program.
The program demonstrates the Watershed operations, water testing, and influence of
foreign matter (litter) in waterways that lead to the ocean.
It provides the students with a firm knowledge of the effects of littering.
Students will not only enjoyably learn to appreciate the beauty of a cleaner
environment, but also become aware of the negative consequences of certain behavior,
especially littering.
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