"Our past, our present, and whatever remains of our future, absolutely depends on what we do now"
Sylvia Earle

OYA's Unique Approach

At Ocean Youth Academy (OYA), we believe in shaping future stewards of our planet through immersive and innovative educational experiences. Our approach blends virtual learning with hands-on activities, ensuring students form a comprehensive understanding of ocean science and conservation.

OYA's Virtual Classroom

In today's evolving educational landscape, OYA is committed to providing support for both virtual and in-person learning environments. Our mission is to enhance existing science curricula by delivering engaging ocean science-themed educational materials directly to classrooms.

• Customized Content: OYA collaborates with schools and teachers to develop content tailored to the unique needs of each classroom, incorporating specific NGSS and STEM standards into each lesson.
• Interactive Platform: Our virtual content is delivered through an interactive e-learning platform, easily adaptable to various learning management systems used by schools.
• Flexible Learning: Courses are designed to target a range of learning outcomes and can be adapted to suit individual classrooms, offering at-home labs and live sessions upon request.

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"EVERYONE was talking about the Polar Explorers.  I know someone who taught the curriculum, a student who participated in the program, and a parent who said it was like “Goldilocks…this one was juuuuust right!”
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-A Happy Educator

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A Global Community of Excellence

At Ocean Youth Academy, we are proud to be part of a global community of excellence, committed to environmental sustainability and empowering students worldwide.

• Environmental Commitment: As proud members of 1% for the Planet, we donate a portion of our proceeds to support environmental initiatives worldwide.
• ​Duke of Edinburgh's International Award: OYA is a recognized provider of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, empowering young people to develop essential skills and undertake meaningful experiences that contribute to their personal growth and community engagement.
• Customized Content for Your Area: Our educational content can be customized to align with the specific needs and curriculum requirements of different countries, emphasizing the connections between the polar regions and the rest of the world.

Empowering Educators

At Ocean Youth Academy, we are committed to empowering educators and continuously improving our educational offerings.

• Comprehensive Support: OYA provides virtual training sessions and dedicated educational representatives to assist educators in delivering our content effectively.
• Feedback and Improvement: We actively seek feedback from educators, parents, and students to enhance our educational offerings and ensure quality learning experiences for all.
• ​Commitment to Excellence: Our dedication to excellence drives us to continually innovate and evolve, ensuring that we deliver the best possible educational experiences to our students.

Our Offerings

We offer both a full-length flagship course on the Polar Oceans with combined or a-la-carte modules on  as well as mini-courses taught by our network of experts. Please check out the 'Learn' tab above to learn more about our courses.

Full-Length Course Modules (Currently Available):

• ​Polar Migrations
• Climate Change and the Polar Regions
• Whales of the Polar Regions
• Polar Bears
• Penguins
• Pinnipeds of the Polar Regions
• Adaptations for the Polar Regions
• Food Webs of the Polar Regions
• Sea Ice and Glaciers
• Conservation of the Polar Regions

Mini Courses (Currently Available):

• The Perils of Plastic Pollution
• The Wonderful World of Whale Poop

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