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SCUBA
BSA PROGRAM
Boy Scouts of America |
Welcome to our
SCUBA BSA Award Program. This program consists of two parts - Knowledge
Development and Water Skills Development. In the first part participants learn
basic dive safety information and an overview of the skills to be used during
their water experience. The Water Skills Development session introduces
essential dive skills, such as mask clearing, regulator clearing, and alternate
air source use. This is not a diver certification course. Participants will
earn their SCUBA BSA Award.
Course
Prerequisites:
Age 12 years or older, Turn in a completed health history form and a completed
liability waiver form with their parent's signature.
Note: Participants may have to get a physician's approval before
enrolling in this course.
Academic Session
Course Overview and Paperwork
Define SCUBA
The Buddy System
Equipment Overview - Mask, snorkel, Fins, boots, exposure suits, regulators,
dive computers, tanks, BCD and snorkel vests, weight belts.
Air Spaces and Equalizing Techniques - mask, ears, lungs, and sinuses
Communication - use of hand signals
Buoyancy Control
Important Diving Rules and Safety Procedures
Pressure/Volume/Density Relationships
Effects of Nitrogen
Confined Water Overview
Confined Water Session
1. BSA Swim Test - Jump feet first into water overhead in
depth. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following
strokes: side stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards
using an easy resting stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and
include at least one sharp turn. After completing the test, rest by floating.
2. Equipment Donning
3. Use of BCD Inflation and Deflation at the Surface
4. Breathing Underwater
5. Hand Signals Underwater
6. Regulator Clearing and Recovery
7. Partial Mask Clearing
8. Swimming Underwater - fin use, equalizing, buoyancy control
9. Gauge reading underwater
10. Alternate Air Source Use
11. Free Time
12. Ascending
Equipment Provided
All Scuba equipment is supplied - mask, snorkel, fins, tank, regulator,
BCD, wetsuit, and weight belts. Students may bring their own mask,
snorkel, and fins to class.
If students purchase their masks,
snorkels, and fins before the program they will receive an equipment discount of
10% OFF.
Student Must Provide
Bathing Suit and Towel
Course Schedule
Classroom Session 1.5 Hours, Pool Session 2 Hours
Course Fees
Classroom, Pool and Lifeguard Fee
- $150.00
Instruction and Equipment Use - $55.00 per person
Note: Participants may provide their own pools at their expense provided
it meets size and temperature requirements.
Student To Instructor Ratio
12 Students to 1 Instructor and
Divemaster
Program Size: 6 to 12
participants
Course Dates
Set up on an individual basis and pool availability. Saturday
4pm to 8pm
Pool Location
Hockomock Area YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin MA 02038 508-528-8708
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Snorkeling
BSA PROGRAM
Boy Scouts of America |
Welcome to our Snorkel BSA Program. This program consists of two parts
- Knowledge Development and Water Skills Development. In the first part
participants learn basic snorkeling safety information and overview the skills
to be used during their water experience. The Water Skills Development
session introduces essential snorkeling skills, such as snorkel clearing, proper
fin techniques, and surface dives. This is not a certification course.
Participants will earn their Snorkeling BSA Award
Course Prerequisites: Age 12 years or older,
complete a health history form, and a completed liability waiver form with
their parent's signature.
Note: Participants may have to get a physician's approval
before you are enrolled in this course.
Academic Session
Course overview and paperwork
Define snorkeling
The Buddy System
Equipment Overview - Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, exposure suits, weight belts,
and snorkel vests
Dive Flags
Equipment Marking
Equipment Care and Maintenance
Pressure and its effects
Air Spaces and Equalizing Techniques - mask, ears, and sinuses
Buoyancy
Adapting to the Underwater World - Heat, Vision, Sound, and Color
Important Snorkeling Rules and Safety Procedures
Define Airway Control
Define Intentional Hyperventilation - use and abuse
Hypothermia
Submersion Effects
What is CPR and in-water use
Diver's Signals - Audible and Visual, Hand Signals, slates, bangers, Dive Alert
Environmental Factors for safe snorkeling - pool, pond, ocean, and rivers
Ascents and Descents
Confined Water Overview
Confined Water Session
1. BSA Swim Test - Jump feet first into water overhead in
depth. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following
strokes: side stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards
using an easy resting stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and
include at least on sharp turn. After completing test, rest by floating.
2. Mask Defogging, equipment donning and adjustment
3. Snorkel Clearing
4. Use of Fins at the Surface and below water using flutter kick and dolphin
kick
5. Surface Dives
6. Locate and raise a 10lb object
7. Locate and raise a small object
8. Entry and Exit Techniques
9. Free Time to Practice
Equipment Provided
All snorkeling equipment is supplied - mask, snorkel, fins,
Students may bring their own mask, snorkel, and fins to class.
If the student purchases their mask,
snorkel, and fins before the program they will receive an equipment discount of
10% OFF.
Student Must Provide
Bathing Suit and Towel
Course Schedule
Classroom Session 1.5 Hours, Pool Session 2 Hours
Course Fees
Pool use and Lifeguard Fee - Metrowest YMCA Pool - $200.00
Instruction and Equipment Use - $35.00 per person
Note: Participants may provide their own pools at your expense provided it meets
size and temperature requirements.
Student To Instructor Ratio
20 Students to 1 Instructor and
Divemaster
Program Size: 10 to 20
participants
Course Dates: Set up on an
individual basis and pool availability.
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