Scuba camp for kids, or family scuba vacation

[gypsyjim]

I have two kids, 12 and 17, PADI Jr OW and OW this last summer. I am thinking of a one week scuba focussed summer camp, possibly either in the Keys or Caribbean, or of a family vacation with the same focus. Am looking for suggestions, and budget is an issue. Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations? Thanks.

[divebuddy68]

We really like the Aggressor Kids Sea Camp.

http://www.aggressor.com/itineraries_family.php

[gypsyjim]

Originally Posted by divebuddy68

We really like the Aggressor Kids Sea Camp.

http://www.aggressor.com/itineraries_family.php

I checked out the thread quickly; it sounds pretty good. Thanks. I did not find any rates. Do you know the price ranges?

[MB104]

If you want something more local (since you are from NY), The Scuba Connection (http:www.tscscuba.com) is offering a weeklong summer scuba camp for kids who are already OW certified. Its for kids who are 12-18, and they do it at Dutch Springs, in Bethleham PA. Below is some of the stuff I took from their website:

The dates of the camp are July 17-21 2006 and Aug. 14-18 2006

Its 5 scuba courses offered in 5 days.

Courses or dives:

Peak Performance Buoyancy
Emergency First Response
Advanced Open Water
Wreck Dive
Rescue Diver
Equipment Specialist
Navigation Dive
Excursion Dive
Deep Dive
Multilevel Dive
Night Dive

$1395.00


Ages: 12-18
Prerequisite:
Open Water Diver

Required Equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, boots, hood, gloves, bottom timer, whistle, slate, primary, back up, and tank marker lights.

Enrollment:
Minimum 6
Maximum 10

DIVE Adventure Camp includes:

* Season Pass to Dutch Springs

* Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

* PADI training materials for all courses

* Pocket Mask

* Rental Gear (BCD, reg, tank, wetsuit)

Their number is 908-359-1250

[archman]

Gypsy, we have an entire forum dedicated to this stuff. Give it a look!
http://www.scubaboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=204

[gypsyjim]

Thanks. I have been looking through that forum also, but sometimes asking a question provokes even more responses. Most of what I saw on this forum was scout oriented, but I will go back and read more. Thanks again for the info, Jim