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~ Must be at least 12 years of age.
~ Who can participate: Scouts, Venturers, parents/leaders, siblings, non-Scout friends, etc.
In a Nutshell: We will spend the week camping at Lake Phoenix. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Scuba Diving Merit Badge, Scuba BSA, Snorkel BSA, and their PADI certification. Other planned activities include free swim, bon fire, game night, night dive, and closing luncheon.
For those already open water certified, they may work towards their advanced open water certification. Specialty dives will include peak performance buoyancy, night dive, and more. They’ll have opportunities to log more dives and explore all the treasures that Lake Phoenix holds.
Parents are encouraged to earn their certification with their child. We also need parents for land support – no water required. Please let me know if you are interested in helping with this important need. We need at least 3 adults for land support.
The Schedule:
Monday, August 12 – Meet at location TBD in Richmond to transport to Lake Phoenix
8:00 am
Over the course of the week, we will complete the 8 hours of lecture, confined water dives and
open water dives that must be completed for the PADI certification and merit badge.
Advanced divers will have a review, then work on their advanced dives.
Friday, 12:00 pm – Closing ceremony. Families are invited to join us for a closing BBQ. Bring
your swimsuits and enjoy swimming in the lake. We’ll be done by 1:30 – the lake is open until
dusk, so leave at your leisure. ALL visitors will need to complete the Lake Phoenix waiver
https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/550735c85d740/web/.
Mandatory meeting:
July 25, 6:30 pm – mandatory planning meeting. Must bring completed forms. BSA health form
MUST have doctor signature (Part C). PADI health form may need a doctor signature.
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Description |
Prerequisites:
All:
~ Must have earned swimming merit badge before beginning work on this merit badge.
~ Must have passed BSA swim test within 12 months of July 30, 2019. Use this form:
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/outdoor%20program/aquatics/pdf/430-122.pdf
~ Fill out online waiver for Lake Phoenix. https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/550735c85d740/web/
~ All campers, youth or adult, need a copy of BSA Health Form Part A, B & C. Include copy
of insurance card. https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
~ Signed In Loco Parentis form (attached hereto)
Open Water Certification (new divers):
~ Complete study materials in crew pack.
~ Merit badge requirement #6.
~ Need PADI medical form (in addition to BSA health form).
http://www.brunswickscuba.com/Download/PADI_Medical.pdf. If answer yes to certain medical
conditions, need signature from doctor.
Advanced Certification:
~ Bring certification card
~ Need PADI medical form for advanced (in addition to BSA health form) –
http://www.brunswickscuba.com/Download/Continuing_Education_Form.pdf If answer yes to
certain medical conditions, need signature from doctor.
~ Optional: bring an underwater camera
Cost and registration:
New Diver: $650
Advanced Diver: $550
Non-diver: $100
Fee includes crew pack, PADI certification, use of regulator, BCD, air, lake entrance and camping
fees, and meals.
Three steps to register:
1) Email cjohnson498@verizon.net to receive full copy of leader's guide and registration form
2) Pay online at https://scubameritbadgecamp.homesteadcloud.com/
The form asks for a “pick up location” - just pick one, it doesn’t matter. Something the form requires and doesn’t apply to us.
3) Complete the online waiver for Lake Phoenix https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/550735c85d740/web/
Divemaster= MO Owen Dive Shop=Scuba Merit Badge
Cancellation: Should you need to cancel before July 26, all but $150 may be refunded. After July
26, no refund is available, but you may attend one of the other regular classes. There would be an
additional $50 rescheduling fee. After July 26, in the case of death of an immediate family
member, sickness or injury, or a military transfer we will refund all but $100 when verified by a
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What to bring:
Mask, fins, snorkel, and booties.
There are local dive shops where this gear may be purchased – Brunswick Scuba, The Dive
Shop, Patriot Scuba, Lake Phoenix. One website for mask, fins and snorkels
is getwetstore.com. And a nice, reasonably priced bootie can be found at
https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Divers-Neoprene-Snorkeling-Diving/dp/
B06WWGWZ2T/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=us+divers+comfort+high+cut+5mm&qid=1559
438800&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Swimsuit. Swim shirt if desired.
Sunscreen
Beach towel
Backpack
Day pack
Dry clothes, PJs
Camp shoes (closed toe shoes for around camp)
Shower shoes
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant please)
Bath towel
Personal first aid kit
Water bottle
Crew pack - dive log and pen in plastic bag
Tent
Sleeping bag/2 sheets and a blanket
Pillow
Chair
Flashlight
Rope
Book, cards or board games
Blue card
Meals and snacks are provided. Lake Phoenix has a gift shop and concession stand for additional
purchases if desired.
Fishing is prohibited at Lake Phoenix, so please leave any fishing gear at home.
Valuables: We are not responsible for the loss of or damage to any personal property. Items you
do not wish to lose leave at home.
Any questions? Contact Candy Johnson (479) 466-1547 cjohnson498@verizon.net or
Mark Owen (804) 564-2241 scout.owen@outlook.com |
Unit Sign-up Instructions |
Email cjohnson498@verizon.net to receive copy of complete leader's guide and sign up iinstructions. |
Payment Instructions for the Unit |
Email cjohnson498@verizon.net to receive copy of complete leader's guide and sign up iinstructions. |
Directions to the Event |
We will have a carpool from Richmond, VA or meet at Lake Phoenix. |
Release Information |
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