Special Event: Central Coast Aquarium Ocean Stewardship Discovery Lab - Avila Beach - C/S/A
Date: Sat Jul 26 2025, 10:00 AM PDT - 11:30 AM PDT
  • Outdoor,
  • STEM
  • Cadette,
  • Senior,
  • Ambassador
Category:
  • Outdoor,
  • STEM
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors

Hey Girl Scouts!

Get ready for a day of exploration and fun as girls dive into ocean conservation by exploring the sources and effects of marine pollution. Through engaging lessons and real-world research, they'll learn how pollution impacts marine life. The experience wraps up with a hands-on beach cleanup at Avila Beach, where Scouts will investigate the most common types of pollution found locally. It’s a meaningful way to make waves in protecting our oceans!

This program aligns with GSCCC’s Coastal Inland Waterways Patch Program.

Program Schedule:
9:55am - Group arrives (6th-12th graders)
10:00-10:30am - Classroom Intro
10:30-10:40am - Get into groups and distribute supplies
10:40-11:15am - Beach cleanup
11:15-11:30am - Final trash weigh, data summary
11:35am - Farewell and depart
*Your scouts are welcome to visit the Aquarium and Gift Shop after the program!

Fee:  $20 - Girl Scouts includes a patch
          $5 - Registered Girl Scout Volunteer

Parking: Free street parking is available throughout Avila Beach. San Juan Street, 1st Street, San Francisco Drive, and Avila Beach Drive are nearest to the aquarium.

During the summer months parking can become competitive, so we recommend coming early before the spaces fill up. Alternatively guests can park at the public lot located on 1st Street (cost is $8 per day)

No tagalongs - girls can be dropped off or come with a Troop leader