STEM of Advanced Scuba Diving +

Come join Venturers of DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 and Sea Scouts of SSS PHOENIX DRAGON 333 on their LATE SUMMER Scuba Exploration in earning their PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER.

This event is for TEENAGERS aged 15-20 YEARS OLD from any school/college regardless of gender who have completed/earned the BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER cerfiticate by SEPTEMBER 7, 2024.

************ NO EXCEPTIONS.**************

ALPHA PROGRAM IS THE ADVANCED PADI OPEN WATER DIVER PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALREADY EARNED THEIR BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER CREDENTIAL BY MAY 7, 2024.

All Alpha Program Students (15-20 years old) should already have their own Personal Snorkeling Gear from when they earned their Basic Open Water Diver Credential.

Budget (a) $300.00 to purchase the following additional items for the ALPHA PROGRAM - Advanced Open Water Diver - on the FIRST DAY of Class.

• Dive Knife
• Underwater Compass
• Dive Slate
• Diver’s Whistle
• Primary Dive Light
• Backup Dive Light
• Chem Stick or Tank Marker for Night Dive
• Dive Bag for Gear

And (b) $150.00 to RENT Scuba Dive Gear (air tanks etc) for the weekend.

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ALPHA PROGRAM IS ACCELERATED PROGRAM FOR THE ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER OVER ONE WEEKEND.

A total of 5 open water dives including 2 from a dive boat and 3 from the beach. Anyone selecting ALPHA Program must (a)already have the Basic Open Water Diver credentials earned BY MAY 7, 2024, and is (b) at least 16-YEARS OLD AS OF MAY 7, 2024.

ALPHA PROGRAM Cost Includes:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification Card.
• Two (2) Open Water Beach Day Dives.
• One (1) Open Water Beach Night Dive.
• Two (2) Open Water Boat Dives.
• Boat Rental + Lunch on Boat Dive Day.
• Merit Badge Session with Merit Badge Counselor in JUNE 2024 if needed.
• Scuba BSA Award
• Event Patch
• Nova Science SPLASH or WADE session with Nova Award Counselor in JUNE 2024, if interested.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1) Minimum REQUIREMENTS for ALPHA PROGRAM: 15 years old WITH BASIC OPEN WATER DIVER CREDENTIAL EARNED BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2024.

2) ALPHA PROGRAM - ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER CLASS DATES are: 09/20, 09/21, and 09/22.

• Friday is 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
• Saturday is 7:00 AM to 12 Noon, and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
• Sunday is 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM for 2+ Boat Dives and Lunch.

3) MINIMUM CLASS SIZE IS 2-PERSONS.

4) MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE IS 8-PERSONS.

5) There are NO REFUNDS.

6) This is NOT a drop off for ANY MINOR. ONE BSA Adult Leader with YPT and AB506 Mandated Reporter Training must be present on site DURING THE ENTIRE DAY. MAXIMUM RATIO IS 4 MINORS TO 1- BSA ADULT LEADER.

7) Waivers must be completed BEFORE MAY 7, 2024.

8) Scuba Merit Badge Session with Scuba Merit Badge Counselor AND/OR the Nova Science SPLASH or Nova Science WADE Award Session with Nova Award Counselor will be scheduled for OCTOBER 2024. Actual Date(s) will be sent BY 09/15 to everyone on THIS roster VIA the EVENTBRITE platform only.

9) ALPHA PROGRAM REGISTRANTS - BRING ADDITIONAL $150.00 ON FIRST DAY TO RENT SCUBA DIVE GEAR FOR THE WEEKEND.

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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 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, send your BSA application to [email protected] -OR- Sign up with Crew 333 at https://bit.ly/Dragonauts333_Registration

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Dragonauts Crew 333 meets - FIRST SUNDAYS - in a Lunch & Learn (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) - all over Southern California.

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ABOUT SSS PHOENIX DRAGON 333:

Affiliated with Venturing Crew Dragonauts 333, Sea Scout Ship Phoenix Dragon meets on Sundays closest to Equinoxes and Solstices - usually the 22nd-24th of the month every quarter - for scuba diving adventures.

Any additional Ship 333 meetings if deemed needed by the Ship Officers will take place at Sunset on the Second Sunday of the month with the location details announced at least 10-days in advance.

All Phoenix Dragons must earn their PADI Open Water Diver credential before attending any dive meeting in person.

Host or Publisher Dragonauts Crew 333