2008 Waterstart Program Information
Waterstart Ltd. is a registered charity with a mission to promote environmental awareness and personal growth. Our goal is to foster respect and appreciation for Bermuda's natural environment. We provide opportunities for exploration and discovery, and we teach skills that prepare students for safe recreation and future employment.
Waterstart programs involve a balance of aquatic skill lessons, environmental investigations and team building / fun time. Activities may include lessons in diving, field trips to mangrove swamps and caves, kayaking excursions, coral reef research, plankton microscope labs, cooperative initiatives and snorkel trips. Participants are given a log book in which they make environmental observations and record their skill levels in a variety of aquatic activities.
BEFORE CUPMATCH 2008
Program 1:
Ocean Exploration / Beginning Scuba
Ages: 12 and up
Tuition: $525
Dates: July 7 - July 11, 2008 (1 week)
Program 2:
Alumni/Open Water Scuba
Ages: 12 and up
Tuition: $525
Dates: July 14 - July 18, 2008 (1 week)
Program 3:
Marine Science Internship
(Open Water or Advanced Scuba)
*residential at BIOS*
Ages: 14 and up
Tuition: $1,510
Dates: July 21 - July 25, 2008 (4 nights / 5 days)
AFTER CUPMATCH 2008
Program 4:
Ocean Exploration/Beginning Scuba
Ages: 12 and up
Tuition: $525
Dates: August 11 - 15, 2008 (1 week)
Program 5:
Marine Science Internship
(Open Water or Advanced Scuba)
*residential at BIOS*
Ages: 14 and up
Tuition: $1,510
Dates: August 18 - 22, 2008 (4 nights / 5 days)
Program 6:
Marine Science Internship
(Advanced and Specialty Scuba)
*residential at BIOS*
Ages:14 and up
Tuition: $1,510
Dates: August 25 - 29, 2008 (4 nights, 5 days)
All students must be good swimmers. There will be a swim and float test at the start of each program. Scuba certification requires a separate application and medical form for acceptance. See PADI Scuba forms below.
SCHEDULE
We are based at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. Day programs run Monday to Friday, beginning at 9:00 am ending at 4:30pm. Drop off and pick up is at BIOS.
TUITION
There is a 10 percent discount for 'Alumni' (students who have attended a prior Waterstart program). Students must commit for the entire length of a program.
BURSARIES / SCHOLARSHIPS are available
Please contact us for details or download a bursary application form (PDF).
For information about scholarships for the residential Marine Science Internship Program, please contact JP Skinner at jp.skinner(at)bios.edu. A separate scholarship application form is available for this program.
MARINE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (Residential) PROGRAM
Separate information is available from JP Skinner at jp.skinner(at)bios.edu.
WATERSTART FORMS
Waterstart Program application form (PDF)
Bursary application form (PDF)
PADI Scuba forms (PDF):
Beginners Courses (Scuba Diver and Open Water dive levels):
Advanced Courses (Marine Science Internships):
