Pt. Fermin Outdoor School Science at Sea Tall Ships Program

Pt. Fermin Outdoor School

Science at Sea Tall Ships Program

Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center

Operated by LAUSD’s Office of Outdoor & Environmental Education, Beyond the Bell

Dedicated to promoting a cooperative learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in the science inquiry process through experiential education in the natural world


Located within the Fort MacArthur complex in San Pedro, CA near Cabrillo Beach


Nearby attractions include Point Fermin Lighthouse Park

and The Korean Friendship Bell

The facility includes:

A spacious dining hall / multi-purpose room



Separate boys’ and girls’ dorms in separate buildings


Separate boys’ and girls’ restrooms.


Clean and secure restroom stalls


Separate boys’ and girls’ shower

facilities

Separate teachers’ quarters


Security gates and perimeter fencing

Recreation areas


Fingerprinted and cleared by the FBI & Department of Justice

Trained in First Aid and CPR

TB tested

Supplied with 2 way radios

All center staff are:

Only LAUSD personnel and District-approved individuals are permitted on site

Students are supervised 24/7 by center personnel and/or classroom teachers

All activities are pre-approved by the LAUSD Office of Outdoor and Environmental Education


Students will engage in the science inquiry process aboard a sailing vessel in and around the Port of Los Angeles

Students build confidence and achieve a sense of accomplishment as they assume the role of the crew and sail the vessel.


Students will explore some of the challenges that currently affect the health of our oceans.

Students will assume the role of marine scientists, navigators, meteorologists, and engineers.


Program Partners

Point Fermin Outdoor School is working in collaboration with both MESA and The Los Angeles Maritime Institute to bring this

innovative program to your school.

We will collect phones and media players upon arrival, and return them before departure

All medications (prescribed or over-the-counter) require LAUSD release forms signed by a doctor and a parent. Please do not send medications unless absolutely necessary. All medications should be given to the teacher prior to boarding the bus for Pt. Fermin.

Food Services can only prepare meals for special dietary needs with prior notification

Additional Considerations

We will spend a considerable part of Saturday off-site, and again for a shorter period on Sunday

Saturday we will take a school bus to Ports-o-Call to board tall sailing vessels for a multi-hour sailing and research expedition.

Sea sickness is possible

Additional Considerations

We are committed to providing a safe and enriching field study

experience for your child.


Documents

Pt. Fermin Outdoor School Science at Sea Tall Ships Program