Think Blue.
A school-wide ocean project for every grade, K through 5. Students learn, create and take action to protect our oceans, water and environment.
Small actions. Big impact.
Listen to “My Blue Ocean.”
Press play and sing along while you work on your project or head to the beach cleanup.
Turn it up for the ocean!
Do an activity, join the cleanup, or both.
Every family chooses how they participate. Just let us know through one short RSVP form so we can plan.
Complete an activity
Each grade has a suggested project, from ocean artwork in Kindergarten to proposing real solutions in Grade 5. Students may pick any activity that inspires them.
Join the beach cleanup
Come out with your family on Saturday, October 3, at Spanish River Park. We meet near the North Tunnel at 8:30 AM and start cleaning at 9:00 AM. Student projects will be showcased at the event.
RSVP either way
Fill out the Think Blue Participation & RSVP Form whether you're doing an activity, attending the cleanup, or both.
Open the formOne verb for every grade.
These are suggested starting points. Pick your child's grade to see the activity and the full flyer.
Students don't have to do their grade's activity. Any Think Blue project connected to our oceans, water or environment is welcome.
Student & Family Beach Cleanup
A voluntary, community-organized morning at the beach to put Think Blue into action, with student projects on display.
- When
- Saturday, October 3, 20268:30 AM assemble & check in · 9:00 AM cleanup starts
- Where
- Spanish River Park, near the North Tunnel3001 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton · Open in Google Maps
- Parking
- Parking fees waivedAt the North Gate House, tell the attendant you're with the Del Prado Beach Clean Up. Then park in the North Tunnel lot by Pavilion 8 and walk through the North Tunnel to the beach.
- Who
- Students, families, teachers & staffChildren must attend with a parent or responsible adult.
- Sign up
- Required RSVPThink Blue Participation & RSVP Form
Good to know
- You don't need to attend the cleanup to take part. Students can complete an activity on their own.
- Bring your finished project. Kindergarten artwork will be displayed as a classroom exhibit at the beach.
- Teachers and staff are welcome. Choose "Del Prado Teacher / Staff Member" on the RSVP form.
- Please arrive by 8:30 AM to check in so we can start on time at 9:00 AM.
- Enter the park from N Ocean Blvd (A1A) at the Main Entrance, tell the North Gate House you're with the Del Prado Beach Clean Up, and follow the road north to the North Tunnel parking lot by Pavilion 8.
Community Beach Cleanup — Participation & Photography Notice
This beach cleanup is a voluntary, community-organized activity taking place off school property and outside regular school hours. Participation is voluntary and is not a required school activity.
Del Prado Elementary School and the School District of Palm Beach County are not the organizers or sponsors of this off-campus event and do not assume responsibility for participants, transportation, supervision, injuries, or other risks associated with participation.
Photography & Video: Photographs and/or video may be taken during the event for community outreach, environmental education, recognition of participants, and promotion of the beach cleanup and related community initiatives. By registering and participating, adult participants consent to the reasonable use of their image in these materials.
For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide affirmative permission for the child to participate and for photographs/video of the child to be used for the purposes described above. Parents/guardians who do not provide photo/media permission should indicate this during registration and notify the event organizers at check-in so reasonable measures can be taken to avoid photographing or recording the child.
By registering for the event, participants and, where applicable, their parent/legal guardian acknowledge that participation is voluntary and agree to follow all event safety instructions and applicable beach rules.
Flyers for every grade.
Tap a flyer to see it full size. Share them with families, teachers and anyone who wants to help.
We need our Del Prado community to make this a success.
Parents, neighbors and local partners can help in a few ways.
Volunteer
Help with your child's grade or at the beach cleanup.
Donate
Supplies, water, snacks or other resources.
Share expertise
Work in marine science or the environment? We'd love your knowledge.
Spread the word
Share with family, friends and neighbors.
Support
Help make a bigger impact for our oceans and planet.
Questions from families
Think Blue classroom activities are part of Del Prado's school-wide initiative, inspired by CNN's Call to Earth. The beach cleanup is a separate, voluntary community event held off school property.
Help Del Prado Think Blue.
One form covers everything: activities, the beach cleanup, volunteering and staff sign-ups.
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