Scuba Camp
General Information:
These programs are scuba certification programs with the classes offered during summer camp, however this program is available year round with advance reservations to the camp who will follow up with the Camp Scuba Director. All scuba classes and programs are open to both Scouts and Adult Leaders. The minimum age requirements for the programs are 14 years of age. Those attending the classes will be required to cover the entry fees into the state park dive sites currently at $10.65 per day. There will be two days of diving. These fees are in addition to the course fees and stay at camp fees. If the participants wish to visit other dive sites as part of the class program, fees may be higher. Participants must confirm this before coming to camp. An example of this would be to complete the program required dives in West Palm Beach off a licensed charter boat expected average cost $50.00 per participant. Please be aware that the program may have participants from other troops. All equipment rental fees, purchase cost, and charter fees will be paid direct to Camp Scuba Director, this is to facilitate simplicity of group payments. All class program fees are paid directly to Camp La-No-Che.
Any scouts who may have a medical concern which might preclude them from participating in a scuba diving program may obtain a medical statement questionnaire prior to attending camp. This questionnaire may need to be signed by a physician. The medical questionnaire is different from the Class 3 Medical form requested for attending camp.
Any participants below the age of 18 will require parent or legal guardian's approval and signature for course participation. Approval forms may be obtained by contacting the Camp Scuba Director.
For additional information contact Camp Scuba Director.
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Basic Open Water Beginner Diver Classes: tbd plus Camp fee
Students are required to have a basic scuba quality mask, snorkel, wet booties and fins (fins of a full foot slip on designs are not acceptable). Participants will be provided all academic materials and all scuba equipment. If students have any scuba equipment of their own, it is recommended that they bring it to camp for use. Instructors will assess any equipment brought to camp to determine its suitability and safe usage status. For tips on how to purchase and select suitable equipment, please go to www.genesisdiving.com/equipment.shtml. Or for additional information, please contact the Camp Scuba Director.
Advanced Scuba Programs: tbd plus Camp fee (Prerequisite: Basic Open Water Diver Certification)
*This is a basic fee some programs may be different contact Camp Scuba Director for more information.
Participants are to have their own equipment for this level of training (Less scuba cylinders and weights). If the participant requires, equipment may be rented for the program at an additional cost of $50.00 for full equipment. A prorated amount will be assessed if the participant only requires equipment rental. Participants will be provided all academic materials. With the exception of Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN) Classes air refills will be provided as part of the class fee. EAN classes will have a $10.00 fill charge per cylinder used.
Note: Due to scheduling and facility resources Advance Scuba Participants may have some additional time available for other camp activities during the first part of the camp week.
For additional information contact Camp Scuba Director.
Camp Scuba Director contact information:
You must contact Camp La-No-Che to register for classes. You may contact the Camp Scuba Director with your Scuba class questions:
Rick Murcar; Genesis Diving Institute of Florida; www.genesisdiving.com; rick@genesisdiving.com; (352)583-5652 or by cell at (813)817-3764
Adventure Camp Leader's Guide info: (Adobe Reader .pdf file)
