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! Our spring break trips are open to all USC students and combine outdoor education with environmental career and skills development.

Dates: Thursday, March 20 – Saturday, March 22

Applications for the 2025 USC Spring Break on Catalina Island are now closed. Complete the interest form to stay up-to-date about 2026 USC Spring Break opportunities.

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How it Works

USC Spring Break at the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) is three-day excursion at Wrigley Institute’s satellite campus on Catalina Island. Experience the natural beauty of our campus while learning how to get involved in our courses, internships, and other opportunities to help the planet!

If you have questions about this program, please contact Wrigley Institute Education Coordinator Meghan MacGregor.

A group of students pose at the Wrigley Marine Science Center at Catalina Island

USC Spring Break on Catalina Island

USC Spring Break on Catalina Island is currently closed for registration. As a general reference, see below for more information about typical eligibility, requirements, and activities for this program.

Complete our interest form to be notified when registration opens for future programs.

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  • Eligibility:

    • Open to USC students of all years and majors

    Requirements:

    • Attend events with the intent to engage, learn, and collaborate
    • Adhere to trip guidelines, USC policies, and community agreements while participating in the trip
    • Complete and turn in all required forms and waivers
    • Pay a non-refundable participant fee of $150 for the 3-day trip, due 1 week prior to the trip departure date. This fee covers housing and activities on Catalina Island, transportation, and meals

  • Typical Catalina Island Spring Break activities include:

    • Island biogeography discussion and nature hike
    • Marine life lesson and ocean snorkel with our instructors
    • Catalina geology lesson and guided ocean kayak
    • Nighttime bioluminescent plankton lab or night snorkel
    • S’mores around the campfire
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