Scouts must be certified scuba divers in order to earn this merit badge. Scuba and snorkeling programs for boy scouts aquatic realm. Weve arranged with the professional association of dive instructors padi to introduce scouts to the exhilaration of scuba diving. Local girls, ages 10 and older, have the opportunity to discover the thrill of scuba diving at girl scouts of northern illinois discover scuba program on sunday, july 27, at sea level diving, 269. Instruction must meet the minimum training standards for introductory scuba experiences set by the rstc and guidelines provided in the scuba bsa brochure, no.
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Scuba bsa introduces qualified scouts bsa, venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving. Scuba diver custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. This site has tons of awesome activities, games, ceremonies, scout meeting ideas and scout songs. The scuba bsa award patch is not worn on the scout uniform. Troop 40348 is the first girl scout scuba troop in the u. Girl scout scuba troop 40348 live on fox 7 duration. Unit leaders are responsible to ensure all appropriate gsagscnc paperwork is completed and all adult to scout ratios are maintained. During the discover scuba diving experience youll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. The aquarius project girl scouts of the usa noaa office of ocean exploration.
A silver pin may be earned for each additional 25 hours of conservation work. Community and patch program providers are local organizations approved by girl scouts of central indiana to offer events and activities based on the girl scout. Try kickboxing, scuba diving, a high adventure challenge courseor go on a survivor. The bsa snorkeling award patch is not worn on the scout uniform. Girl scouts learning to scuba dive to help clean up our oceans duration. Theyve even taken the girl scout law and created their own scuba version. If you have already earned your scuba certification call us to schedule a time with one of our merit badge counselors to.
It is a vacation destination known for its luxurious privateisland resorts and worldfamous scuba diving. Girl scouts try scuba junior, cadette, senior, ambassador the try scuba session is the easiest way to experience the underwater world of scuba diving. Scuba bsa introduces qualified boy scout, venturing,and registered adult participants to the underwater world of scuba diving by scubaphil ventura, neighbor jan 8, 2015 12. Spencer in 1984, at fourteen years of age, he earned naui and ymca scuba certifications and was immediately hooked on. South pacific islands ideas for thinking day makingfriends. Last year, we at scuba h2o adventures magazine covered girl scout troop 40348 of central texas. The park consists of one large island surrounded by more than 450 smaller islands, for a total area of 850 square miles that are perfect for hiking, kayaking, and even scuba diving. The water badge is part of the legacy badge set introduced in 2011. However, students need to provide their own mask, fins and snorkel for their open water training dives. Scuba and snorkeling programs for boy scouts aquatic. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 9.
Safe swim defense guidelines, as found in the guide to safe scouting, apply, but must be extended to cover underwater communication, the use and care of equipment, buoyancy control, and the effects of pressure. Girl scout awards and badges are a great way for a girl to explore her interests and learn new skillsand to remember every adventure and show the world what shes accomplished. Scuba certified and has received open water certification, comfortable in open water, committed to ocean science, conservation, and exploration. Belize scuba patch scuba dive belize belize blue hole patch i dove the blue hole belize blue marlin lodge our price. Girl scouts at home girl scouts of central illinois. If your scouts are unsure of scuba diving, try the scuba fun patch program which gives scouts the opportunity to try scuba diving in a confined water space where your scouts can stand up out of the water at any point during the class. Pair your girl scout journeys and badges with outdoor and skillbuilding experiences to earn this brandnew collection of outdoor awards. At a local ywca in the chicago area, we spent a few hours.
Youll enjoy a classroom session to learn the basics of scuba and a onetime, entrylevel opportunity in a pool. Because of the confidence girl scouts have built, they are more likely to. If your scouts are unsure of scuba diving, try the scuba fun patch program which. Scuba bsa introduces qualified boy scout, varsity scout, venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving, encourages aquatics activities that promote fitness and recreation, and provides a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced. Cookie sales, gift of caring, and 100 years of girl scouting. Get your scuba diving certification with the padi open water diver course and earn your scuba diving merit badge. They are introduced to the dive equipment, safety and general understanding of scuba diving. Aquatic adventures scuba gsa course includes all the training to qualify for the girl scout interest project patch. Climbing and nature merit badges require a minimum of eight 8 scouts and are limited to. Girl scout seniors can take part in all global travel opportunities offered by.
The following discussion highlights safety issues that will be covered during scuba bsa. Discover scuba session d january girlscoutsindiana. When you discover scuba diving with our friends at dive pros, you discover excitement, adventure and serenity. This activity is perfect for those that arent sure about scuba or just want to learn the proper snorkelingskin diving techniques. How girl scouting benefits girls girl scouts of black. Patch programs gsgwm girl scouts of the green and white. Complete 6 of 9 options for each of the patch programs.
We offer patches, pins and souveniors to remember your dive trips. A fun patch is included for each registered girl scout girl. We are the worlds largest supplier of scuba diving patches and offer patches. I wish i would have gotten a scuba diving badge when i was a girl. And, although most girls regardless of girl scout status expect to graduate from high school, girl scouts are more likely than nongirl scouts to have college graduation in their sights. For scout divers under age 15, this will include restrictions for maximum depth, buddies, and supervision ratios. Each participating girl scout devises an outreach plan for taking what they learned home to their schools, girl scout councils and communities. Does she dream of making her own movie, cooking food from a different country, or going geocaching. When you discover scuba diving with padi, you discover excitement, adventure and serenity. This program is open to all scouts whether scouts of america, girl scouts or sea scouts. Jul 07, 2014 local girls, ages 10 and older, have the opportunity to discover the thrill of scuba diving at girl scouts of northern illinois discover scuba program on sunday, july 27, at sea level diving, 269. Scuba diving merit badge requirements maintenance advisory.
Girl scouts world centers or go on a destinations trip with other girl scouts. Great accessories for scuba diving, snorkeling, free diving and so on. Scuba merit badge programs are offered weekly in conjunction with our padi open water classes. More than 200 of its 333 islands remain uninhabited, but people on the other 100 islands love to shout their enthusiastic greeting, bula. When a girl scout ambassador has earned this badge, she will have dived deep into water from. Scout scuba victoria the state scuba activity team scout scuba victoria is a group of leaders sharing a common passion for scuba diving with each other and any interested scouting members. Scuba bsa is basically padi discover scuba diving without the open water dive it requires learning the skills needed for the accompanied open water dive but the only water session is done in confined water. This is a cool way to show your friends how much fun we have in girl scouts. Being a member of troop 5344 means you accept the girl scout promise and law and have joined the worlds preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls through its programs and activities, girl scouts builds leadership skills for success in the real world in an accepting and nurturing environment.
Introduce one of the above activities to a group of younger children another girl scout troop, younger siblings, or neighborhood kids. Loving the earth patch girl scout badges, daisy girl scouts. Must be at least 10 years old and have strong swimming skills. Underwater connection offers a scuba merit badge for the boy scouts of america. Dive masters episode 5 the new girl scuba diving roatan duration. Give your girl scouts, ages 610, the chance to feel like fetch. We have years of experience introducing scouts to the exciting world of scuba diving. We supply custom patches and pins to many organizations. Scuba diving diver down flag embroidered patch letter a alpha.
Volunteer volunteer resources girl scouts of eastern. Join the girl scout community through virtual learning opportunities and even earn. Worlds first scuba gs troop continues to achieve scuba. Through these experiences, girl scouts will meet other girl members and nonmembers and really show the community what girl scouting is all about. Isle royale preserves 2,018 acres of land federally designated as wilderness in 1976. We love scuba diving, marine animals, and protecting the ocean through marine conservation.
And, although most girls regardless of girl scout status expect to graduate from high school, girl scouts are more likely than nongirl scouts to. Ironon or sew, scuba diving alpha flag diver down flag patch with detailed embroidery. When scuba diving is taught in connection with any local council program, such as offering the scuba diving merit badge at summer camp, instructors should provide the. Mar 27, 2007 i talked with the folks responsible for the scuba bsa award. Scouting web boy scout and girl scout resources for leaders. Scuba diving diver down flag embroidered patch letter a alpha ironon badge. Za oldest to newest newest to oldest diver down flag red border. Girl scouts heart of michigan online event registration. Aquatic adventures supports girl scout and boy scouting programs. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. A fun patch is included at the conclusion of the program for every registered girl scout girl. With the scuba merit badge your scouts will become a certified diver and earn a padi open water certification. If youve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Use all the confidence youve developed as a girl scout to really challenge yourself physically.
In the diving community, it is very uncommon to see a group of girls excited about scuba diving and ocean conservation. Girl scouts to offer summer scuba program for girls crystal. This event is for 201920 registered girl scout girls and approved adults. The strong girls healthy meeting patch helps girl scouts of all ages make healthy habits the norm during troop meetings and events and spread these habits to their friends, family, and community. Before doing other requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Utah county trails patch provides an opportunity for young people to learn more about what is available in utah valley by participating in a trail or park improvement project and by touring a trail of their choice.
Discover scuba diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. Scubajam, a scuba diving event for kids in virginia. Cuba custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. They will perform basic dive skills in our heated pool under the supervision of a dive instructor. Im a former girl scout, so when my mom and michelle approached me about doing this, i was really intrigued, she said. Perfect for your daisy earth and sky journey or environmental project. Completing the activities and earning this patch will give girls and adults the information you need to decide which journey to dive into. Girl scouts scuba blowing bubbles underwater youtube. Get active with gsneo and participate in our councils year of healthy living, year of service, and year of green living patch programs. Scoutbook boy scouts scuba diving merit badge requirements. Choose your adventure from familyfriendly attractions, year. I wish i would have gotten a scuba diving badge when i was a girl scout. Girl adult ratios must be followed unless otherwise indicated in the program description. Headquartered at dive center dive world austin in austin, texas, the troop has made significant strides towards developing a better future for the scuba diving world, and in turn, benefit the worlds oceans and our understanding of them how we.
Girl scout councils own badges from the gs history project. Israel custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. Diving by girlscoutsusa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Girl scouts of all ages have a longstanding commitment to their communities, their health, and their environment. Download pdf worksheets and workbooks free here at scouting web. Events community and patch programs girl scouts of. Scuba merit badge snorkeling bsa award scuba bsa award. Nothing compares to the weightless, exhilarating thrill of breathing underwater. The dive shop does provides the scouts all equipment for the pool, so it is not necessary for scouts to prepurchase equipment. Stone mountain park invites scouts out to play, explore, discover and learn.
Soak up some sun with girl scouts from around the council and get an awesome fun patch. Try kickboxing, scuba diving, a high adventure challenge course or go on a survivor encampment to. If you are interested in more training, you can take the open water class to become fully certified divers. Military, fire service, law enforcement, ems, state and municipal governments and private organizations professional sport teams, boy scouts, girl scouts, service clubs, etc. They are working on getting a scuba merit badge approved by bsa. Events community and patch programs girl scouts of central. To begin the test, jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. The scuba bsa program is conducted in clear, confined water by an instructor certified by diving organizations recognized by the bsa. There are a couple that some of the girls have not received, that are on order arizona broadway patch, and the windows of christmas patch, archery 2, cabelas, pottery painting. The counselor for scuba bsa must hold an instructor rating and be in current teaching status with padi, naui, ssi or other member of the rstc in accordance with bsa scuba policies. Community partners are organizations approved by girl scouts of southern nevada gssnv to offer events and activities based on the girl scout leadership experience. Apr 19, 2020 bring your bestie and come beat the heat in the final days of summer at the cascades splash pad. You can plan a trip to one of the world association of girl guides and girl scouts world centers or go on a destinations trip with other girl scouts. All girl scouts who complete one of these programs will receive a patch.
Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. Bsa kayaking certification classes for you or your boy scout troop. For the girls in troop 40348 from girl scouts of central texas, girl scouting is about bringing all their passions together in one place. We took a group of about 20 girls and some of their brothers. Girl scout bridging awards bridge to girl scout ambassador award. Girl scout troop 74575 try scuba at scuba centers feb. Largest scuba patch provider ofering scuba patches for many destinations around the world and custom patches for dive shops. And in a little over a year, we have managed to take the scuba diving troop from being an occasional experience to being more of a lifestyle. Scouting sunken treasure scuba center scuba diving. Choose your adventure from familyfriendly attractions, yearround events and educational experiences. When a girl scout ambassador has earned this badge, she will have dived deep into water from its scientific origins to the joy of splashing around.
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