{"id":2493,"date":"2024-08-19T17:10:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T17:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/?page_id=2493"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:06:41","slug":"spring-break","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/education\/catalina-residential-college\/spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"USC Spring Break on Catalina Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-cta \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-cta\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n  \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Blend hands-on environmental learning with outdoor adventures\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>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.<\/p>\n<p><b>Dates:<\/b> Wednesday, March 18 \u2013 Friday, March 20<\/p>\n<p><b>Applications for the 2026 USC Spring Break on Catalina Island are now closed. Complete the interest form below to stay informed the next application cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"links-container\">\n        \n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3wvC8T3DQdYbNdQ\n  target=\"_blank\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Complete the interest form\"  \n>\n    Complete the interest form \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          How it Works\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC Spring Break at the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/research\/wrigley-marine-science-center-wmsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC)<\/a> is three-day excursion at Wrigley Institute&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you have questions about this program, please contact Wrigley Institute Education Coordinator <a href=\"mailto:mmacgreg@usc.edu\"><span class=\"s1\">Meghan MacGregor<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/08\/SpringBreak2024-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/08\/SpringBreak2024-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/2024\/08\/SpringBreak2024-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A group of students pose at the Wrigley Marine Science Center at Catalina Island\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          USC Spring Break on Catalina Island\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\">Spend spring break exploring Catalina Island and learning more about the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center. This immersive program gives USC students the chance to experience the island\u2019s unique marine and coastal environments while learning how marine science and conservation work come together in real-world settings.<\/p>\n<p>Students will travel by boat to Catalina Island, stay on campus, and spend their time snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and exploring nearshore ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, informal discussions, and behind-the-scenes exposure to ongoing work at Wrigley, participants will learn how marine conservation is approached at the Wrigley Institute\u2014from research and monitoring to education and stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed as a low-pressure, place-based introduction to marine life and conservation and is ideal for students who want to spend spring break learning outdoors in one of Southern California\u2019s most iconic marine environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3wvC8T3DQdYbNdQ\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Complete the interest form\"  \n>\n    Complete the interest form \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Cost<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-ZWaAcbQKN-\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-ZWaAcbQKN-\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$150<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All transportation to Catalina Island from USC\u2019s UPC campus<\/li>\n<li>Guided activities with our staff and faculty<\/li>\n<li>On-campus dorm-style housing for 2 nights at the Wrigley Marine Science Center<\/li>\n<li>Meals during the trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What You&#8217;ll Do<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-ZWaAcbQKN-\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-ZWaAcbQKN-\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Snorkel and kayak in kelp forest and nearshore habitats<\/li>\n<li>Explore Catalina Island\u2019s natural history through guided hikes<\/li>\n<li>Learn about marine conservation, research, and education efforts at Wrigley<\/li>\n<li>Experience daily life at a working marine science field station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is an active, outdoors-focused experience with time spent both in and out of the water. Activities are structured but relaxed, with opportunities to explore, ask questions, and connect with staff and other students. The schedule may shift based on weather and ocean conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-ZWaAcbQKN-\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Eligibility<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-ZWaAcbQKN-\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-ZWaAcbQKN-\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Open to USC students of all years and majors<\/li>\n<li>No prior snorkeling, kayaking, or field experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n      <div class=\"links-container\">\n      \n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/usc.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3wvC8T3DQdYbNdQ\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Complete the interest form\"  \n>\n    Complete the interest form \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":617,"featured_media":0,"parent":700,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2493","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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