ScubaJam  
 
When: 

Labor Day Weekend
30 Aug - 2 Sep, 2019


Where:
Lake Phoenix, Virginia
1 Quarry Ln
Rawlings, Virginia  23876
Contact: info@scubajam-va.org

Register Here: http://www.scubajam-va.org/Register.html

What is ScubaJam? 

ScubaJam is NON-BSA sponsored event designed to provide a great scuba diving experience for boys and girls, ages 11-20 in a weekend long event based around fun diving activities, land based demonstrations, camping and other social activities for certified young divers to share with friends. 
ScubaJam is an event for any organized youth groups including BSA Troops and Crews as well as GSUSA, Boys & Girls Clubs and any other organized group. ScubaJam is not specifically sanctioned by BSA or other youth organization. 

All youth participants walk away from the three day experience with something of value either merchandise and/or scholarships.

The ScubaJam event takes place on Labor Day weekend every year with participants arriving on Friday, formal program and activities on Saturday and Sunday. These activities include opportunity to earn the Scuba Merit Badge.
All participants must be registered with a participating groups and the group must (1) register themselves and their members with the event, (2) take responsibility for meeting youth protection and control requirements of their respective organizations and (3) must have a dive professional attached to the group to take responsibility for their members diving activities. If you are a small group of less than 6 youth divers or an individual, please contact info@scubajam-va.org. Our volunteer staff can assist you with joining another small group and if needed, ensure you have a Dive Pro available for a safe diving experience.

Prerequisites for Participation:
•Youth must be 11 -20 years of age
•Hold an Open Water Certification Card or be under the training supervision of a current and insured Scuba Instructor (Non Divers are welcome to camp and snorkel. Or better yet – get certified before you arrive!); and 
•Be registered with a participating BSA Troop or Crew or other youth group.
Included:
•Welcome packet with a commemorative T-shirt & event patch
•Entry to Lake Phoenix for the weekend  (Friday through Monday)
•3 nights of camping (Fri-Sun)
•4 days of diving (Fri- Mon)
•Unlimited air fills on 1 tank (tank rental not included)
Activities:
•Treasure Hunt
•SCUBA Merit Badge
•Night Diving
•Scavenger Hunt
•Free Diving
•Manufacturer Demos and Raffle
•Sunday evening BBQ!

Brochure -  https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scubajam-va.org%2FPDF%2FScubaJamBrochure2015.pdf
Flyer - http://www.scubajam-va.org/PDF/ScubaJam_Flyer_2014.pdf
Waiver/Release - https://www.smartwaiver.com/m/m_splash.php?splash_user_id=6155&splash_webmode
ScubaJam 2010 Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7fi6atuxHI
ScubaJam 2011 Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFtI1b_HZY
ScubaJam 2012 Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEuxpRZ_zGo
ScubaJam 2013 Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ibVW6tU34vA
Scuba Merit badge  - http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-scuba.aspx