The Mission Bay Aquatic Center invites students between the ages of 6-17 to take part in a special STEM Explorations- The Ocean, Clean Water and YOU event in honor of Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21st from 9:00am to 11:30am. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to explore human’s important relationship with the ocean through hands-on, interactive activities that inspire stewardship and empower students to facilitate real change in their community.
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President’s Day Weekend youth activities
Looking for an exciting way to spend President’s Day Weekend on the water? Look no further! President’s Day Weekend at Mission Bay Aquatic Center is a great opportunity for a busy student to fit in some fun with our STEM Explorations: Think Like a Scientist or Youth Adventure Paddle programs on February 16th.
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New STEM Explorations Activities!
We are excited to offer new and exciting programs that teach, inspire and are FUN! STEM Explorations activities use hands-on outdoor activities to encourage student led learning and inspire interest in STEM through watersport and ocean appreciation.
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New year, new boats, new programs, same great MBAC Experience
The start of a new year is always exciting, and this year is no exception. We are stoked to share our newest additions here at Mission Bay Aquatic Center. From our brand new boats, to our shiny new lobby, to new programs for kids, 2019 is destined to be our (and your) best year yet!
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MBAC and Aztec Recreation host Paddling Film Festival World Tour
Meet up with the San Diego paddling community, win prizes, and enjoy a night of 2018’s best paddling films at the Paddling Film Festival on November 8th in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Theatre! You’ll be inspired by nature’s powerful forces and paddling cultures around the world. Warning: people have been known to walk away with an overwhelming amount of stoke for paddling. Read More
Classroom to Coast program introduces youth to sailing and science
Science, sailing, and ocean stewardship merged together for 45 students from Gompers Academy in MBAC’s first Classroom to Coast program. The program consisted of 4 classroom visits by MBAC instructors culminating in a field trip to MBAC to learn to sail. Each days activities were designed to promote student-driven learning and correlated with Next Generation Science Standards. Read More
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