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Scuba Camp Programs and Activities

2023  Scuba  Camp  Programs

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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
7 Day Programs - Sessions I & II:
Explorer I (One certification, ~ 7+ dives) Prerequisite: Swim 200 meters and tread/float for 10 min
  • SDI Open Water Diver​​
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Explorer II (One certification, 8+ dives) Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification
  • ​SDI Advanced Adventure Diver ​(Equivalent to Advanced Diver of other training agencies)
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​Explorer IIIS (One certification, 8+ dives) Prerequisite: Advanced Adventure Diver certification
  • One specialty diver certification - depends on current certifications and goals. Examples include:
    • ​SDI Computer Nitrox
    • SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver
    • SDI Equipment Specialist
13 Day Programs - Sessions III & IV:
Explorer I (Two certifications, ~ 15+ dives) 
​Prerequisite: Swim 200 meters and tread/float for 10 min
  • SDI Open Water Diver
  • SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver

Explorer II (Two certifications, ~ 17+ dives)   Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification
  • SDI ​Advanced Adventure Diver ​(Equivalent to Advanced Diver of other training agencies)
  • SDI Computer Nitrox Diver

Explorer III-S (Two certifications, ~ 17+ dives)
Prerequisite: Advanced Adventure Diver certification
  • Two Specialty Diver certifications - depends on current certifications and goals. Examples include:
    • ​SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
    • SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver
    • SDI Equipment Specialist
    • SDI Drift Diver

Explorer III-R (Two certifications, 17+ dives)
Prerequisite: 15 years old or Director approval, Advanced Adventure Diver Certification or equivalent, First Aid w/ CPR and AED Certification, and 40 logged dives
  • SDI Rescue Diver
  • FRT Oxygen Administration ​ ​

Explorer III-T (One certification, 17+ dives)
Prerequisite: Been a past camper, 15 years old, Director approval, Advanced Adventure Diver Certification or equivalent, and 25 logged dives
  • One of the following Technical certifications - depends on current certifications and goals.
    • TDI Intro to Tech
    • TDI Nitrox
    • TDI Advanced Nitrox
    • TDI Sidemount​ ​
​13 Day Program - Session V:​
Explorer IV (One certification, 17+ dives)
Prerequisite: Been a past camper, 16-19 years old, Advanced Adventure Diver Certification or equivalent, 30 logged dives and Director Approval
  • TDI Cavern

Daytime  and  Evening  Activities

Scuba Diving
  • 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
  • Students receive internationally recognized certifications
  • All dives are supervised by dive professionals
  • Equipment used is expedition quality not rental quality
Canoe Trip (Sessions III, IV & V only)
  • Two-day, one-night trip down the Suwannee River
  • Explore many springs that enter the river and discuss river and spring ecology​
Earn Community Service Hours (Sessions III & IV only)
Beach Day (Sessions III & IV only)
Spring Hopping
Fishing and Seining
Swimming
Light Hiking
Group Games
Discussion Topics​
  • ​Scuba, freshwater and marine biology, terrestrial biology, hydrogeology, and Florida history.
Free Time
Movies
Campfires
"Davenport taught me and the other students how to handle things in the water with the proper amount of respect. The incredible thing is when we go diving in different parts of Florida, we were much better divers than some of the so-called experts out there with us. And they would tell us." - Jack