STEM of Scuba Diving +

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Come join 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 (13-20 years old) ONLY from any council regardless of gender who:

1. (a) is at least 13 years old BY MAY 1, 2024.
2. (b) have completed/earned the Swimming Merit Badge by 05/01/24.

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.

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

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, Beach AND Boat Diving Sessions over TWO consecutive weekends.

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 June 15, and (2) Boat Dives on Sunday June 16.
• Merit Badge session with the merit badge counselor is scheduled for SUNDAY JUNE 23.
• Event Patch.
• BSA Nova Engineering Up-And-Away Award session with Nova Award Counselor immediately after MB session, if interested.

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 13 YEARS OLD BY MAY 1, 2024 -AND- HAVE EARNED THE SWIMMING MERIT BADGE BY MAY 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: 06/08, 06/09, 06/15 AND 06/16 assuming all registrants complete the online module by MAY 26.

• First Weekend is two 8 hour days in San Pedro from 8 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Second Weekend DIVE Days either at Laguna Beach or Redondo Beach TBD from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

5) There are NO REFUNDS.

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 (13-17) TO 1-ADULT (25+).

7) THIS 4-DAY SESSION IS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 13-20 YEARS OLD ONLY WHO ARE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WHETHER AS A SCOUT OR SEA SCOUT OR VENTURER.

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

9) Scuba Merit Badge Session with Scuba Merit Badge Counselor is scheduled for SUNDAY JUNE 23.

10) MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE IS 8. Minimum Group Size is 4.

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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 & THIRD SUNDAYS - in a Lunch & Learn (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) - all over Southern California.

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