*Additional options are available if you have your Open Water Diver Certification and would like to complete the SCUBA Diving Merit Badge or would like to attend the camp out weekend to go SCUBA Diving! Please see our FAQ Page.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisites must be completed prior to the first class date! Proof of completion will need to be sent to us prior to the first class.
-Swimming Merit Badge must be completed! A copy of your Swimming Merit Badge Blue Card.
Information:
SCUBA Diving Merit Badge is offered with some E-Learning (20-30 Hours) and a Friday-Sunday in June. The maximum class size is 12 scouts. SCUBA Diving Merit Badge consists of a some E-Learning, 1 trip to the dive shop for lectures classes, & 1 quarry weekend for 4 checkout dives! The quarry weekend includes transportation, food, and camping arrangements. Details on what is included in the class is on our FAQ Page. Please see calendar for locations. Adults can also sign up!
We give each scout their blue card back at the last class & SDI (Scuba Diving International) Open Water Diver License.
Suggestions:
Scouts must be 10 or older and comfortable in the water to sign up for for SCUBA Diving Merit Badge. Scouts must also have Swimming Merit Badge! Adults can sign up too, please let us know if you’re interested in the class! Adults just receive SDI (Scuba Diving International) Open Water Diver License.
Some of the more difficult requirements for S.C.U.B.A….
-Ear equalization for some.
-Earn an Open Water Diver Certification from a SCUBA organization recognized by the Boy Scouts of America scuba policy.
Schedule: ( Quarry Class / Lecture Class )
05/23/22 (On Your Own Time) – Have Swimming Merit Badge & Open Water Diver Certification SCUBA Training (E-Learning Information Emailed Out – about 20-30 Hours of Online Learning)
06/02/22 5:30P to 9:00P – Open Water Diver Certification – SCUBA Training (Fitting/Training)
06/03/22 – 06/05/22 – Earn Open Water Diver Certification – SCUBA 4 Quarry Dives (See Below for Information), First Aid Injuries/Illnesses for SCUBA Diving, CPR, Scuba Diver’s Code/SCUBA Diver’s Safety, Ecosystem, & Career Opportunities in the SCUBA Industry
06/03/22 – 06/05/22 SCUBA Diving Weekend:
Will be Camping at Camp Berry – 11716 Co Rd 40, Findlay, OH 45840
We will be leaving Friday at 6:00 PM and will be returning Sunday at 8:00 PM.
Departing / Return to John Knox Church – 5155 Eastlake St NW, North Canton, OH 44720
Scuba Diving at Gilboa Quarry – 3763 Old State Rte 224, Ottawa, OH 45875
Packing List:
-Camping Supplies/Materials for clothing, sleeping, & hygiene. (Showers are available at camp)
-SCUBA Gear (Make arrangements with Mark for pickup) & Tanks will be given to Taylor
-Mess Kit (Plate, Cup, & Utensils)
-Canteen for water
Agenda:
Friday June 03 – Agenda
| 6:00 PM | Meet at John Knox Presbyterian Church |
| 6:30 PM | Depart John Knox Presbyterian Church |
| 8:30 PM | Arrive at Camp Berry |
| 9:00 PM | Unpack Crew / Personal Equipment & Setup Camp |
| 9:30 PM | Quick Meeting |
| 10:00 PM | Free Time |
| 11:00 PM | Taps / Light Out |
Saturday June 04 – Agenda
| 6:00 AM | Rise & Shine / Wake Up |
| 6:30 AM | Breakfast (See Menu) |
| 7:15 AM | Depart Camp Berry |
| 8:00 AM | Arrive Gilboa Quarry |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch (See Menu) |
| 2:30 PM | Start Open Water Training |
| 6:00 PM | Depart Gilboa Quarry |
| 6:45 PM | Arrive Camp Berry |
| 7:00 PM | Clean up Gear & Showers |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner Preparation |
| 8:00 PM | Dinner (See Menu) |
| 8:30 PM | Scuba Diving Merit Badge Lecture |
| 9:30 PM | Free Time |
| 11:00 PM | Taps / Light Out |
Sunday June 05 – Agenda
| 6:00 AM | Rise & Shine / Wake Up |
| 6:30 AM | Breakfast (See Menu) |
| 7:15 AM | Depart Camp Berry |
| 8:00 AM | Arrive Gilboa Quarry |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch (See Menu) |
| 5:00 PM | Depart Gilboa Quarry |
| 7:30 PM | Arrive John Knox Church |
Food:
Please let us know if anyone has any special food needs!
Friday
Dinner: Please eat prior to departure
Saturday
Breakfast: Pancakes with sausages or Muffins/Bagels (quicker option) & Coffee/Milk/Orange Juice
Lunch: Turkey/Ham Sandwiches with chips
Dinner: Hamburgers & Hot Dogs with bake beans
Sunday
Breakfast: Eggs with sausages or Muffins/Bagels (quicker option) & Coffee/Milk/Orange Juice
Lunch: Turkey/Ham Sandwiches with chips
Mics
Snacks: Fruits & Peanut Butter/Jelly (If no one has allergy)
Pricing:
$800 for Event. No day-of registration. Nonrefundable Amount is $50.00! Refunds are allowed for this program. Refund % is listed below, First Day of Event is the 1st Class under Schedule!
| Scuba Diving Merit Badge | Percentage | Refund Amount |
| At Least 60 Days Prior | 100% | $750.00 |
| Within 30 Days Prior | 50% | $375.00 |
| Within 15 Days Prior | 25% | $187.50 |
| Within 7 Days Prior | 0% | $0.00 |
Please see our FAQ Page for pricing break down!
Files:
SCUBA Diving Poster
Flyer for SCUBA Merit Badge
Lesson Plans for SCUBA Diving Merit Badge
Venturing Crew 820 BSA 