Blend hands-on environmental learning with outdoor adventures

Join the Wrigley Institute for USC Spring Break at the Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island! Each year, approximately 20 USC students participate in one of our spring break trips, which combine outdoor education with environmental career and skills development.

USC Spring Break at the Wrigley Marine Science Center is three-day excursion on Catalina Island that provides the opportunity for students to experience the natural beauty of our island campus, as well as learn about our various educational and research programs. To learn when sign-ups open for Spring Break 2025, please complete the interest form linked below and select “Spring Break Trip on Catalina Island” to stay up-to-date.

Note: The Wrigley Institute’s four-day Climate Careers Spring Break is on hold for 2025, but will return in 2026!

Complete the interest form

Past Catalina Island Spring Break Activities have included:

  • Island biogeography discussion and nature hike
  • Catalina marine life lesson & ocean snorkel with our instructors
  • Catalina geology & guided ocean kayak
  • Night bioluminescent plankton lab or night snorkel
  • S’mores around the fire
A group of students pose at the Wrigley Marine Science Center at Catalina Island