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Pt. Fermin Outdoor School
Science at Sea Tall Ships Program
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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
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Located within the Fort MacArthur complex in San Pedro, CA near Cabrillo Beach
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Nearby attractions include Point Fermin Lighthouse Park and The Korean Friendship Bell
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
The facility includes: A spacious dining hall / multi-purpose room
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Separate boys’ and girls’ dorms in separate buildings
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Separate boys’ and girls’ restrooms.
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Clean and secure restroom stalls
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Separate boys’ and girls’ shower facilities
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Separate teachers’ quarters
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
Security gates and perimeter fencing Recreation areas
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All center staff are: Fingerprinted and cleared by the FBI & Department of Justice Trained in First Aid and CPR TB tested Supplied with 2 way radios
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
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
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Science at Sea Tall Ships Program
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.
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Science at Sea Tall Ships Program
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.
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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.
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Additional Considerations
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
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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
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Pt. Fermin Outdoor Education Center
We are committed to providing a safe and enriching field study experience for your child.
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