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The Dive Shop the Dive shop is the first dive center in Tucson to offer classes towards the new Boy Scouts of America Scuba Merit Badge!
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Why would i want to get this merit badge?
Boy Scouts and adventure have always been synonymous. Now Scouts who want to explore the underwater world can earn a scuba diving merit badge.
This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community and partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to make this merit badge possible.
What are the requirements?
- Be at least 12 Years old.
- Complete the PADI Open Water Certification Course.
- Complete First aid for diving-related illnesses and injuries
- Complete Swimming merit badge
- Discuss the Scuba Diver's Code with your merit badge counselor, and explain the importance of each guideline to a scuba diver's safety.
- Explain what an ecosystem is, and describe four aquatic ecosystems a diver might experience. To be researched by the scout and discussed with the MB counselor.
- Find out about three career opportunities in the scuba industry. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you. To be researched by the scout and discussed with the MB counselor.
Course Includes:
- 5 Classroom sessions
- 5 Pool sessions (heated indoor pool)
- Educational material
Text Book
Log Book
* NEW eRDPML Calculator
Student folder - Educational Video or DVD rental
- Student photos
- PIC Card (certification card, not included for referrals)
- FREE DAN diver insurance
- 6 months FREE Dive Training Magazine
- Use of Tanks, BCD, Regulator & Weights for all pool sessions
BSA scuba diving merit badge manual available from the Catalina counsel.
The Catalina Council has 2 summer programs already scheduled at the Double V Ranch this summer. for more information go to:
www.catalinacouncil.org/events/events.html.
The Dive Shop can help your scout group fulfill all the requirements for the new Scuba Merit Badge. We have 10 approved counselors on staff. Contact us, we would be happy to come give a presentation at your next troop meeting!
Contact info:
mark@azdiveshop.com
(520)326-DIVE
Trips to Lake Pleasant are now available to finish certification.
