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Daytime and Evening Activities
Scuba Diving
Earth Immersion scuba training is of the highest standards and unmatched in quality. We take pride in the fact that our students have superior buoyancy control and trim which creates a confident, controlled and safer diver. Dives are conducted in Florida's crystal clear freshwater springs (except the Bahamas 10-day program). Students receive internationally recognized certifications through Scuba Diving International (SDI). All dives are supervised by dive professionals and equipment used is expedition quality, not rental quality.
Canoe Trip (Session III only)
During the 13-day sessions, campers will embark on a two-day, one-night canoe trip down the Suwannee River. They will explore many springs that enter the river and river and spring ecology will be discussed.
Other Activities
Earth Immersion scuba training is of the highest standards and unmatched in quality. We take pride in the fact that our students have superior buoyancy control and trim which creates a confident, controlled and safer diver. Dives are conducted in Florida's crystal clear freshwater springs (except the Bahamas 10-day program). Students receive internationally recognized certifications through Scuba Diving International (SDI). All dives are supervised by dive professionals and equipment used is expedition quality, not rental quality.
Canoe Trip (Session III only)
During the 13-day sessions, campers will embark on a two-day, one-night canoe trip down the Suwannee River. They will explore many springs that enter the river and river and spring ecology will be discussed.
Other Activities
- Marine and Freshwater Biology
- Spring Hopping
- Fishing (only during the canoe trip - Session III)
- Swimming
- Light Hiking
- Ping pong and various other indoor and outdoor games
- Free Time
- Movies
- Campfires
Lodging
The camp home is nestled in the woods, close to most of Florida's springs, and located near Luraville, Florida. Students are roomed according to sex and age. The maximum student to staff ration is 4 to 1. Laundry facilities are available on-site. The camp home is air conditioned and well-balanced home cooked meals are provided. Campers participate in meal preparation, cleaning, vehicle maintenance, and scuba gear maintenance.
Transportation
There are three options for transporting your child to and from the camp home:
- Drive your child to and from the camp home.
- Free shuttle from the Target parking lot in Gainesville, FL.
- Free shuttle to and from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Delta, American Airlines and Silver Airways service this airport. A morning or early afternoon flight is preferred for arrival day. A late morning or early afternoon flight is preferred for departure day.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
All campers must provide their own wetsuit and dive booties. We will provide an equipment purchasing guide after enrollment to assist you in selecting the right fit and style for your child.
Complementary Equipment Packages
Complementary equipment packages are provided with all diving programs except the Bahamas, as long as camper enrolls by May 1. If enrolling after May 1, please contact us to see if we have equipment in stock or if you will have to purchase these items on your own. All equipment packages consist of new gear and correspond to the program that the camper is enrolled in. Modifications to the equipment packages can be made based on what equipment the camper already has or does not have.
Please note that mask, fins, and snorkel are required for all programs.
Open Water Package
Camper must have items in Open Water package.
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
Camper must have items in above packages.
Complementary Equipment Packages
Complementary equipment packages are provided with all diving programs except the Bahamas, as long as camper enrolls by May 1. If enrolling after May 1, please contact us to see if we have equipment in stock or if you will have to purchase these items on your own. All equipment packages consist of new gear and correspond to the program that the camper is enrolled in. Modifications to the equipment packages can be made based on what equipment the camper already has or does not have.
Please note that mask, fins, and snorkel are required for all programs.
Open Water Package
- Mask, fins, and snorkel
Camper must have items in Open Water package.
- Z knife, finger spool, safety tube, whistle, and compass
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
- Dive light
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
- First aid kit
Camper must have items in Open Water & Advanced Adventure packages.
- Dive light
Camper must have items in above packages.
- 84" LP regulator hose
- Line markers
- Cavern/safety reel
- 2 stainless steel bolt snaps
Safety
Safety is of utmost importance at Earth Immersion scuba camp. All scuba dives are supervised by dive professionals. All staff are CPR/First Aid certified. Lifejackets are worn at all times while canoeing.
"I am very indebted to Mr. Davenport for helping me be such a confident person. He is as good of a mentor as you could ask for. He taught me just as much about life out of the water as he did in the water. He taught me about the type of responsibility you need to be successful in life." - John
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