Ironon or sew, scuba diving alpha flag diver down flag patch with detailed embroidery. Try kickboxing, scuba diving, a high adventure challenge courseor go on a survivor. Girl scout bridging awards bridge to girl scout ambassador award. If youve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Choose your adventure from familyfriendly attractions, yearround events and educational experiences. The backing is an ironon backing that can also be sewed for further durability. Because of the confidence girl scouts have built, they are more likely to. It is a vacation destination known for its luxurious privateisland resorts and worldfamous scuba diving. Choose your adventure from familyfriendly attractions, year. 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. This site has tons of awesome activities, games, ceremonies, scout meeting ideas and scout songs. Climbing and nature merit badges require a minimum of eight 8 scouts and are limited to. Nothing compares to the weightless, exhilarating thrill of breathing underwater. South pacific islands ideas for thinking day makingfriends.
Loving the earth patch girl scout badges, daisy girl scouts. The scuba bsa program is conducted in clear, confined water by an instructor certified by diving organizations recognized by the bsa. Download pdf worksheets and workbooks free here at scouting web. Scubajam, a scuba diving event for kids in virginia. Join the girl scout community through virtual learning opportunities and even earn. Unit leaders are responsible to ensure all appropriate gsagscnc paperwork is completed and all adult to scout ratios are maintained. With the scuba merit badge your scouts will become a certified diver and earn a padi open water certification. 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. 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.
Great accessories for scuba diving, snorkeling, free diving and so on. Scuba custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. Before doing other requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. Girl scouts to offer summer scuba program for girls crystal. 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. We love scuba diving, marine animals, and protecting the ocean through marine conservation.
Discover scuba session d january girlscoutsindiana. Weve arranged with the professional association of dive instructors padi to introduce scouts to the exhilaration of scuba diving. Dive masters episode 5 the new girl scuba diving roatan duration. Israel custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. A fun patch is included for each registered girl scout girl. 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. Scuba and snorkeling programs for boy scouts aquatic realm. Youll enjoy a classroom session to learn the basics of scuba and a onetime, entrylevel opportunity in a pool. Scuba merit badge snorkeling bsa award scuba bsa award. Scuba bsa introduces qualified scouts bsa, venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving.
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. 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. I wish i would have gotten a scuba diving badge when i was a girl scout. Scuba diving merit badge start with a dash of swimming skills the swimming merit badge. The water badge is part of the legacy badge set introduced in 2011. Military, fire service, law enforcement, ems, state and municipal governments and private organizations professional sport teams, boy scouts, girl scouts, service clubs, etc. The following discussion highlights safety issues that will be covered during scuba bsa. A fun patch is included at the conclusion of the program for every registered girl scout girl. Scouts must be certified scuba divers in order to earn this merit badge. Completing the activities and earning this patch will give girls and adults the information you need to decide which journey to dive into. 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. Girl scout troop 74575 try scuba at scuba centers feb. When a girl scout ambassador has earned this badge, she will have dived deep into water from.
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. If your scouts are unsure of scuba diving, try the scuba fun patch program which. Cookie sales, gift of caring, and 100 years of girl scouting. Apr 19, 2020 bring your bestie and come beat the heat in the final days of summer at the cascades splash pad. Girl scouts try scuba junior, cadette, senior, ambassador the try scuba session is the easiest way to experience the underwater world of scuba diving. Girl scouts to offer summer scuba program for girls. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating.
Additional awards girl scouts western pennsylvania. Girl scouts scuba blowing bubbles underwater youtube. Girl scouts learning to scuba dive to help clean up our oceans duration. Scuba diver custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. Stone mountain park invites scouts out to play, explore, discover and learn. Give your girl scouts, ages 610, the chance to feel like fetch. 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. And, although most girls regardless of girl scout status expect to graduate from high school, girl scouts are more likely than nongirl scouts to. To begin the test, jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. A silver pin may be earned for each additional 25 hours of conservation work. 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. 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. Girl scouts heart of michigan online event registration. Scouting web boy scout and girl scout resources for leaders.
We took a group of about 20 girls and some of their brothers. When you discover scuba diving with our friends at dive pros, you discover excitement, adventure and serenity. Instruction must meet the minimum training standards for introductory scuba experiences set by the rstc and guidelines provided in the scuba bsa brochure, no. Girl adult ratios must be followed unless otherwise indicated in the program description. Scoutbook boy scouts scuba diving merit badge requirements. At a local ywca in the chicago area, we spent a few hours. This program is open to all scouts whether scouts of america, girl scouts or sea scouts. Girl scouts world centers or go on a destinations trip with other girl scouts. Za oldest to newest newest to oldest diver down flag red border. Scuba diving diver down flag embroidered patch letter a. In order to prevent burns, you can put a thin cotton cloth on the cloth must be cotton, not a faded cloth.
Girl scouts of all ages have a longstanding commitment to their communities, their health, and their environment. Largest scuba patch provider ofering scuba patches for many destinations around the world and custom patches for dive shops. Work with your sister girl scouts to complete the patch program requirements and then purchase your patch at a local shop. Try kickboxing, scuba diving, a high adventure challenge course or go on a survivor encampment to. Scuba diving merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. For scout divers under age 15, this will include restrictions for maximum depth, buddies, and supervision ratios.
Get active with gsneo and participate in our councils year of healthy living, year of service, and year of green living patch programs. Through these experiences, girl scouts will meet other girl members and nonmembers and really show the community what girl scouting is all about. Perfect for your daisy earth and sky journey or environmental project. Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based discussions related to all things scuba. Complete 6 of 9 options for each of the patch programs. When you discover scuba diving with padi, you discover excitement, adventure and serenity. The bsa snorkeling award patch is not worn on the scout uniform. Pair your girl scout journeys and badges with outdoor and skillbuilding experiences to earn this brandnew collection of outdoor awards.
Perfect for jeans, jackets, vests, hats, gear bags, scrapbooking and more. Scouting sunken treasure scuba center scuba diving. 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. Your girls will solve problems and devise creative solutions while doing activities with easytofind materials. 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. They are introduced to the dive equipment, safety and general understanding of scuba diving. Worlds first scuba gs troop continues to achieve scuba. For the girls in troop 40348 from girl scouts of central texas, girl scouting is about bringing all their passions together in one place. Scuba diving diver down flag embroidered patch letter a alpha ironon badge.
Belize scuba patch scuba dive belize belize blue hole patch i dove the blue hole belize blue marlin lodge our price. Mar 27, 2007 i talked with the folks responsible for the scuba bsa award. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 9. Mentor at least two girls earning the girl scout outdoor award for conservation. 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. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Community partners are organizations approved by girl scouts of southern nevada gssnv to offer events and activities based on the girl scout leadership experience.
The dive shop does provides the scouts all equipment for the pool, so it is not necessary for scouts to prepurchase equipment. They will perform basic dive skills in our heated pool under the supervision of a dive instructor. Each participating girl scout devises an outreach plan for taking what they learned home to their schools, girl scout councils and communities. All girl scouts who complete one of these programs will receive a patch.
Spencer in 1984, at fourteen years of age, he earned naui and ymca scuba certifications and was immediately hooked on. Underwater connection offers a scuba merit badge for the boy scouts of america. This is a cool way to show your friends how much fun we have in girl scouts. This introduction to scuba is a great way for girl scouts, 12 and older, to try diving.
The scuba bsa award patch is not worn on the scout uniform. Girl scout seniors can take part in all global travel opportunities offered by. Does she dream of making her own movie, cooking food from a different country, or going geocaching. 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. Scuba diving diver down flag embroidered patch letter a alpha. If you have already earned your scuba certification call us to schedule a time with one of our merit badge counselors to. Scuba merit badge programs are offered weekly in conjunction with our padi open water classes. Aquatic adventures supports girl scout and boy scouting programs. 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. 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. Events community and patch programs girl scouts of. We offer patches, pins and souveniors to remember your dive trips.
This activity is perfect for those that arent sure about scuba or just want to learn the proper snorkelingskin diving techniques. 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. Aquatic adventures scuba gsa course includes all the training to qualify for the girl scout interest project patch. Use all the confidence youve developed as a girl scout to really challenge yourself physically. 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. Get your scuba diving certification with the padi open water diver course and earn your scuba diving merit badge.
If you are interested in more training, you can take the open water class to become fully certified divers. Bsa kayaking certification classes for you or your boy scout troop. 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. They are working on getting a scuba merit badge approved by bsa. This event is for 201920 registered girl scout girls and approved adults. Theyve even taken the girl scout law and created their own scuba version. The aquarius project girl scouts of the usa noaa office of ocean exploration. Diving by girlscoutsusa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Introduce one of the above activities to a group of younger children another girl scout troop, younger siblings, or neighborhood kids. I wish i would have gotten a scuba diving badge when i was a girl. We supply custom patches and pins to many organizations. In the diving community, it is very uncommon to see a group of girls excited about scuba diving and ocean conservation.
Scuba and snorkeling programs for boy scouts aquatic. Complete 25 hours of conservation work, including 10 hours of conservation work at a girl scout camp property under the direction of the camp ranger. Last year, we at scuba h2o adventures magazine covered girl scout troop 40348 of central texas. Isle royale preserves 2,018 acres of land federally designated as wilderness in 1976. Must be at least 10 years old and have strong swimming skills. Girl scout scuba troop 40348 live on fox 7 duration. 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. Cuba custom badge flag name embroidered sew on patch. Discover scuba diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it.
Get your boy scouts scuba merit badge with sugar land dive center. These resources can help you earn badges at home, dive into new patch programs, connect with your troop virtually, help our community, and so much more. You can plan a trip to one of the world association of girl guides and. How girl scouting benefits girls girl scouts of black. We are the worlds largest supplier of scuba diving patches and offer patches. Events community and patch programs girl scouts of central. Being a girl scout chula vista girl scouts troop 5344. However, students need to provide their own mask, fins and snorkel for their open water training dives. Girl scout councils own badges from the gs history project. More than 200 of its 333 islands remain uninhabited, but people on the other 100 islands love to shout their enthusiastic greeting, bula.
1136 1332 980 1406 192 1447 30 696 364 159 1128 1108 972 822 859 905 210 418 161 1598 1114 941 272 681 1399 1019 1077 772