Scuba Diving Programs at Camp Emerald Bay

June 13 to September 4, 2010

Have a question? Visit the FAQ page here for details about this program

---Programs for Non-Certified Divers---

-SCUBA BSA - Half Day Experience (4 hours)

Are you taking merit badges, like the ocean, and want to check out some of the best diving in the world? For only a few hours of your time, you can explore the underwater world through SCUBA BSA. The SCUBA BSA program provides an opportunity for scouts to try diving without committing to a full week of instruction. Designed as an experience only program, SCUBA BSA is not certification, but allows scouts to experience diving in the ocean (to a maximum depth of 40') with a minimum investment of time and money. Scouts must  be in good health, know how to swim, and bring a bathing suit, towel, and shoes that can get wet. All other gear will be provided. The SCUBA BSA program requires half a day.

COST: $100;

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: 12 Years old and up.

REGISTER: with Malibu Divers, starting March 15, 2010.

For more information, download brochure.

--RUGGED SCUBA--OPEN WATER SCUBA - 5 Day Certification Training

Interested in diving anywhere in the world? Then successful completion of Rugged Scuba (OWS) will give scouts a lifetime certification issued by PADI, the largest and best-known training agency in the world today. OWS involves five full days of training beginning when you arrive at camp and ending on Friday. Home study of 12-16 hours must be completed before coming to camp (scouts will not be allowed to participate in the program if this work is not done!). 

NOTE: This year we are going to be using the PADI  eLearning system where all home study, quizzes and exams will be completed on-line by participants prior to coming to camp.  A link to a free tutorial may be found on our home page, www.malibudivers.com. Scroll down the page to the eLearning Banner and click on it.  Participants will be emailed access codes for eLearning starting around mid-March, with earlier weeks at camp receiving theirs first.  The eLearning program generally takes participants anywhere from 12-18 hours to complete.  This system does not lend itself to "group study", however Malibu Divers instructors will be able to monitor each student's progress and will be available  to answer questions and provide guidance.  We have had extensive experience with this program over the last few years and find that students find this program easy to use and comprehend and they come to us better prepared than those preparing with the old style book & DVD.  All quizzes and exams are taken on-line (prior to coming to camp) and are monitored by our instructors. Please do not register for eLearning without your access codes as no credits will be issued!

Registration for OWS must be done at least 4 weeks before their week at camp—late sign ups are not allowed! The course fee includes home study materials and snorkel gear valued at over $300 which scouts get to keep. Use of all additional SCUBA gear during the program is included. Scouts must provide a bathing suit, towel and 2 passport sized photos of themselves.

MINIMUM AGE: 12 years old. 

REGISTER: Sign-up with the West Valley Scout Office (818 785-8700) Camping Department or register on-line.  Space is limited, sign-up early!

-----Programs for Certified Divers-----

DISCOVER LOCAL DIVING - Certified Diver Expeditions

Certified divers looking to enjoy some of the best waters in the world can participate in Discover Local Diving (DLD) under the guidance of Malibu Divers. Enjoy the kelp forest, colorful Garibaldi, moray eel, halibut and other marine life unique to California. The Malibu Divers staff will lead all DLD dives. National BSA policy requires an in-water skills review for all divers prior to participation. Instructors are on hand to insure safety and maximum enjoyment of your dive. A minimum of two day dives and one night dive will be scheduled each week (NOTE: weather, gear and personnel allowing). Night divers must make a day dive first. Tanks and soft weight are provided on all dives (divers are asked NOT to bring their own tanks and weights). All additional gear is available.

COSTS: Evaluation and One Dive--$90 (all rental gear included)

Evaluation and One Dive--$70 (tanks and weights only)

Additional Day Dives (if available)--$45; (all rental gear included)

Night Dive--$60; (rental gear & dive light included)

MIMIMUM AGE: 12 years old

REGISTER: with Malibu Divers

RUGGED OCEANOGRAPHER -Advanced Open Water - Certified Diver Expeditions

In Rugged Oceanographers, you will learn about and explore all of Catalina's unique underwater environments as you earn your PADI Advanced Open Water Certification.  Our dive boats speed Rugged "O" participants to the best dive locations on Catalina Island.  You will learn and practice advanced dive techniques, such as precision underwater navigation, deep dives to a strange world where light seems to have no source, search and recovery dives, night dives lit only by your dive light and the glowing algae that swirls around you, and much, much more. 

NOTE: eLearning (on-line) class work will be utilized as explained above and must be completed prior to coming to camp.

MINIMUM AGE: 12 years old.  Prerequisite: must be certified as an Open Water diver.

REGISTER: Sign-up with the West Valley Scout Office (818 785-8700) Camping Department or register on-line.  Space is limited, sign-up early!

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Scouts and Adult Leaders wishing to participate in Scuba BSA or Discover Local Diving must contact Malibu Divers directly beginning on March 15, 2010. Malibu Divers is open 10am-6pm Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday; 10am-5pm, Sunday. Telephone number (310) 456-2396. Email may be sent to malibudivers@gmail.com. All required paperwork and materials will be sent to participants upon registration and payment of fees.

Certain medical conditions may limit a person's ability to participate in these programs. These conditions include, but are not limited to asthma, diabetes and weight. A medical exam may be required beyond the BSA medical form.    

Registration for Rugged Scuba (PADI Open Water Scuba class) and Rugged O (includes PADI Advanced Open Water class) is done with the West Valley Scout Office, Camping Department. www.campemeraldbay.org or camping@bsa-la.org or 818 933-0130.

Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page here for details about this program