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Our 2027 expedition — Guardians of the Sea: Life Below Water — takes a new group of girls into marine science and ocean conservation. Here’s exactly how to join.

2027 expedition

Guardians of the Sea — Life Below Water

Program dates

June 11-18, 2027

Enrollment opens

October 1, 2026

Enrollment deadline

December 31, 2026
Scholarship Award Announcement:

January 11, 2027

How to enroll

Five steps to apply

1

Enrollment application

Complete the application and email it to Alma Garcia at [email protected] by December 10, 2026. The application is available to download below.

2

Personal essay

Submit your essay to Alma at [email protected] by [deadline].

3

60-second video

Record and send a 60-second video to Alma by [deadline].

4

Three letters of recommendation

From teachers, mentors, or community leaders — sent to Alma by [deadline].

5

U.S. passport

Apply early. Have your passport by [date], then email a photo of the ID page to Alma.

Download the enrollment application

Questions before you apply?

Our parent FAQs cover safety, cost, chaperones, and everything in between.

Read the parent FAQs