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Additional Funding
Information for K-12 Field Trips
You may also identify your own sponsor!
Through a partnership with Terra Marine Research & Education, Inc.
Island Packers receives sponsorships for eligible classrooms to take educational
trips to the Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary from their
“No Child Left Inside” program.
Terra Marine Research & Education, Inc.(TMRE), a 501(C)3 organization dedicated to
providing marine science learning experiences for students K-12 grades
“No Child Left Inside” funding is available for up to 30 students plus one teacher. All
additional students and chaperones will need to be covered by you, as will your
transportation to and from the Island Packers office.
If you meet these requirements, fill out this application and
submit to education@tmre.org.
Funding will be granted as eligible classes are matched with sponsors.
Sponsors are not always available.
Download the "No Child Left Inside" brochure for the 2012 school year and have your
PTA or other support group contact local businesses to fund your class through a tax
deductable donation. If you would like supporting material to send to potential sponsors,
please request this material from education@tmre.org
Thank you in your interest in sharing the Floating
Classroom experience with your students.
To qualify for funding, you must be:
• Based in California
• A formal K-12 classroom group (no camps, or after school programs)
• Apply for a "Floating Classroom" day trip (no overnight groups)
• Able to demonstrate financial need.
Main Office:
Ventura Harbor
1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B
Ventura, Ca 93001
Satellite Office:
Channel Islands Harbor
3550 Harbor Boulevard
Oxnard, CA 93035 (No Mail)
Office Hours
Main Office
9:AM to 5:00 PM
Seven Days a Week
Satellite Office:
Open One Hour Before
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