OUR MISSION AND PRESENTER RESOURCE

Since inception, more than 163,000 children from throughout Orange County have attended the award-winning Children's Water Education Festival, which is recognized nationally as the largest event of its kind. Its mission is to educate students about local water, science, and environmental topics that support Next Generation Science Standards.

More than 60 presenters return to the Festival each year, bringing a unique educational opportunity for thousands of students. We hope your organization will join us for next year's Festival. If you know of other organizations that may be interested, please forward this information to them.

PRESENTER GUIDELINES

The Festival teaches youth that they can make a difference in protecting our water resources and the environment for today, tomorrow and for future generations. Activities should educate students about water, the environment and other science related topics.

Third, fourth and fifth grade teachers and students throughout Orange County are invited to attend the Festival each year. Classes are carefully scheduled into 20 minute hands-on activities and interactive presentations throughout the day. Group sizes for standard booths are 45 students.

To participate, please fill out the interest form above and we will contact you when registration becomes available. All presenters must follow the Presenter Guidelines to help us guarantee students are provided a standardized experience. If you have presented in the past and are interested in using the same curriculum, we encourage you to build upon it, ensuring that the curriculum is in direct alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (see Presenter Guidelines for info.) Next Generation Science Standards must be met to be eligible for the Festival.

As a Festival presenter, we ask that you please follow the guidelines listed below:

• Ensure that your activity curriculum corresponds with at least one Next Generation Science Standards (see Presenter Guidelines).
• Create an account and complete an online application by the registration close date.
• Provide you and your staff's full legal names on the application. Because presenters will be working with children, we cross-check all names against the Megan's Law database.
• Have your booth set up by 8:30 a.m. on both days of the Festival (this may require you to set up the day prior to the first day of the Festival).

Once registration is made available, you must complete the application in its entirety. By completing this form you will assist us in demonstrating the educational value of your activity, and ultimately the Festival. Additionally, you will help us create an educational activity book, which will be based on the presentations offered at the Festival and distributed to students.

Applications will be reviewed by the Festival Committee, and presenters will be notified whether their activity has been selected to be part of the 2026 Children's Water Education Festival. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 714-378-3257 or email WaterFestival@ocwd.com.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of this wonderful event.
We look forward to working with you to make the upcoming Festival a great success!

For more information, please contact: WaterFestival@ocwd.com or 714-378-3257

Presenter represents and warrants that he/she has provided his/her full legal name for the purposes of a Megan's Law Screening. Presenter consents to OCWD checking Presenter's name against the Megan's Law database. In the event Presenter's name appears on the Megan's Law database, Presenter shall not be allowed to present or volunteer at the Children's Water Education Festival.