Avengers Academy: STEM of Scuba Diving with NAMOR The Submariner

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Come join Scouts of DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333, Venturers of DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 and Sea Scouts of SSS PHOENIX DRAGON 333 on their Scuba Exploration in earning their PADI Open Water Diver certification.

This event is for BSA Youth (11+) ONLY from any council regardless of gender who:

1. (a) has completed/earned the Swimming Merit Badge by 12/01/2024.
2. (b) currently registered with a Scouting America TROOP, CREW, or SHIP.

SCUBA MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS

REQ 2: Before completing Requirements 3-6, earn the Swimming merit badge.

REQ 4: Earn the Open Water Diver Certification from a Scuba Organization recognized by the Boy Scouts of America.

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BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION

Everyone will bring their own Personal Snorkeling Gear that is properly fitted to themselves on all pool and dive days. You may also purchase the gear on the first day of class. Budget $200 to purchase all 5 pieces.

• Silicone Face Mask
• Silicone Snorkel
• Scuba Fins
• Scuba Gloves
• Scuba Boots

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The BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER PROGRAM is 24-hours of instruction in Class, Pool, and Beach Diving Sessions over FOUR consecutive DAYS.

You must be able to attend ALL FOUR DAYS as scheduled.

Cost includes

• Rental Gear: Wetsuit, Hood, Weight Belt, Weights, B.C., Regulator System & Tanks.
• PADI Open Water Certification Card.
• (2) Beach Dives on SATURDAY DECEMBER 27 and (2) Beach Dives on SUNDAY DECEMBER 28.
• Merit Badge session with the merit badge counselor is scheduled for SUNDAY DECEMBER 28 IN SAN PEDRO AFTER THE BEACH DIVES.
• Event Patch.

PLEASE NOTE:

Current Venturers/Sea Scouts will also receive the Scuba BSA Award once they have completed the requirements for the BASIC Open Water Diver Credential. Please follow up with your Crew Advisor / Skipper for more details.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1) SIGN UP ACCORDING TO AGE RANGE AND UNIT REGISTRATION STATUS.

2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENT IS HAVE EARNED THE SWIMMING MERIT BADGE BY DECEMBER 1, 2024.

3) EVERYONE will bring the following on POOL DAYS and DIVE DAYS. (Average budget is $200 to purchase your own).

• Silicone Mask
• Silicone Snorkel
• Scuba Gloves
• Scuba Fins
• Scuba Boots

4) BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER CLASS DATES ARE: 12/26, 12/27, 12/28. 12/29.

• WEEKDAYS are two 8 hour days in San Pedro from 8 AM - 5:00 PM.
• WEEKENDS are DIVE Days at Laguna Beach or Palos Verdes Beach TBD from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

5) There are NO REFUNDS - UNLESS THE ENTIRE SESSION IS CANCELED.

6) This is NOT a drop off for ANY MINOR. ONE ADULT CHAPERONE (25+) with YPT and AB506 Mandated Reporter Training must be present on site DURING THE ENTIRE DAY. MAXIMUM RATIO IS 4-MINORS (12-17) TO 1-ADULT (25+).

7) THIS 4-DAY SESSION IS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11-20 YEARS OLD WHO ARE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WITH A SCOUTING AMERICA TROOP, CREW, OR SHIP.

8) Waivers must be completed ON/BY DECEMBER 15, 2024.

9) Scuba Merit Badge Session with Scuba Merit Badge Counselor is scheduled for SUNDAY DECEMBER 29 IN SAN PEDRO AFTER THE DIVES.

11) MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE IS 8. Minimum Group Size is 2.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS CREW 333:

Founded in September 2021, Dragonauts Crew 333 is a diverse and inclusive venturing crew for all youth at least 13 years old in Southern California who enjoy STEM-based high adventures including dragonboat racing, whitewater, water sports, backpacking, and winter sports.

All Venturers in Dragonauts Crew 333 with Open Water Diver certifications are also dual registered to scuba SSS Phoenix Dragon 333.

If you are interested in joining Crew 333 in 2024, send your BSA application to [email protected] -or- Sign up with Crew 333 at https://my.scouting.org/online-registration/f9bec334-9f71-458a-9a7f-e540382e8a09/applicant-type

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Dragonauts Crew 333 usually meets - FIRST SUNDAYS - usually in a Lunch & Learn (11:30 AM - 3:00 PM) - all over Southern California.

Host or Publisher Dragonauts Crew 333