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Waterstart Programs
• 2005 program news release
• Details and schedule of summer 2007 programs
• Marine Science Internship Program information
• Program application form (PDF)
• Bursary application form (PDF)
• PADI Scuba forms
INTRODUCTION:
Waterstart summer day camps involve a balance of aquatic skill instruction, environmental investigation and team building. Waterstart's mission is to promote environmental awareness and personal growth, while fostering respect and appreciation for Bermuda's natural environment. The camps provide opportunities for exploration and discovery, and teach skills that will
prepare students for safe recreation and future employment. Waterstart's programs are broken into fun practical skill lessons as well as classroom sessions. Activities may include lessons in diving, field trips to mangrove swamps and caves, kayaking excursions, coral reef research, plankton microscope labs, cooperative group initiatives and snorkeling trips. Waterstart camps are run in collaboration with BBSR and with the benefit of BBSR faculty and graduate student researchers.
AGES and TUITION: Please refer to the 2007 Program Information for details on
individual program age requirements, skill prerequisites and tuition. Once again, there will be a 10 percent discount for alumni. Programs are divided according to experience level and not age. Students must commit for the entire length of a program.
BURSARIES and SCHOLARSHIPS: Bursaries worth 60 percent of tuition costs are available for any of the non-residential programs. Download a bursary application form in PDF format. For information about scholarships for the residential
SWIMMING ABILITY: All participants must be confident swimmers. There will be an untimed swim test (200 meters) and a 10-minute 'float test' on the first day.
SCUBA lessons will require the student to complete an additional packet of PADI application and waiver forms. Students with a history of asthma, diabetes and certain other conditions are not usually permitted to dive. Waterstart will provide information and a form for your physician if there is any question of a student's fitness to dive.
Please print and complete the appropriate PDF forms, and submit them with your application. All forms must be received prior to the beginning of the program. Beginners courses (Scuba Diver and Open Water dive levels): Advanced Courses (Marine Science Internships)
Medical Statement
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• Liability Open Water
• Standard Safe Diving Practices
• Scuba Diver Statement
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• Medical Statement
• Statement of Risks
• Standard Safe Diving Practices
CONTACT: BBSR Education Officer JP Skinner at skinner(at)bbsr.edu
or (441) 297-1880 ext. 241 for more information.
NOTE: The forms on these pages are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to open and print these forms. If you do not already have Adobe Reader
installed on your computer, you can download a free copy at www.adobe.com.
Marine Science Internship Program information
Program application form
Bursary application form
PADI Scuba forms
