What will students explore and discover?
MISSION
Students will understand the skills and safety awareness required for scuba diving and be able to identify careers that employ diving to accomplish research and other technical work.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Dive into the world beneath the sea with MarineQuest’s "deeply" rewarding Dive Hawks program. This week-long dive intensive marine science experience will provide serious teen marine enthusiasts with an opportunity to earn their PADI Open Water dive certification with which they will explore the ocean’s amazing aquatic life, beautiful artificial reefs and historical shipwrecks. Learn how SCUBA has changed the way marine scientists study the ocean through underwater research techniques. Explore the careers of an underwater archeologist, media diver, and scientific diver. Familiarize yourself with SCUBA equipment, diving techniques, and dive safety while gaining the skills needed to become a confident diver. Dive Hawks is more than just a way to get SCUBA certified, it is an opportunity to open your eyes to new depths in modern marine science!
*This is a RESIDENTIAL ONLY program.
PREREQUISITES
- Must have completed 8th grade and turn 14 by June 1st. Must not turn 18 before July 31st.
- Ability to pass PADI medical questionnaire
- Students must obtain Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance or equivalent diving coverage prior to program start date.
- Ability to pass PADI swim test, including 10-minute float or tread in deep water and un-timed 200 meter/yard continuous surface swim.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Earn your Open Water Diver Certification (includes eLearning access, pool sessions at UNCW pools, two confined water dives and two ocean dives weather dependent).
- Enjoy an amazing 4:1 student to Dive Instructor / Dive Master ratio providing personal attention, increased safety, and training tips.
- Interact with professional divers and learn about diving careers.
- Participate in an advanced snorkeling adventure.
- Use population sampling techniques while exploring the saltmarsh.
- Practice fish identification at the Fort Fisher Aquarium.
Hannah really enjoyed the program and is definitely "hooked" on diving. I think you can count on seeing her back next year for one of your other scuba programs... Dive Hawks is a wonderful opportunity and was truly the highlight of Hannah's summer! -Karen S, parent
SCHEDULE |
Sunday - Friday |
TIME |
Sunday Check-in: 3:00 PM Friday Pick-Up: 1:00 PM |
STAFF/STUDENT RATIO |
1:10 |
LOCATION |
UNCW Campus - TBD |
SUMMER SESSIONS |
Week 1: June 11 - 16, 2023 Week 2: June 18 - 23, 2023 Week 5: July 9 - 14, 2023 Week 7: July 23 - 28, 2023 |
COST |
Academic $1,150 Residential $730 (Double Room) Total Cost $1,880 |
GENDER |
Co-ed |
REGISTRATION |
You must register two weeks prior to the start of the program. |
*Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.
**Academic tuition includes Open Water Certification eLearning, charter fees, SCUBA equipment rental of BCD, regulator, computer, and wetsuit. Students are responsible for bringing their own mask, fins, and snorkel. You can go to a local dive shop or purchase mask, fins, and snorkel on the first day of program at Aquatic Safaris.
Contact MarineQuest
(910)962-2640
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Frequently Asked Program Questions?
1. How are instructors chosen for MarineQuest?
Most MarineQuest program educators are marine scientists pursuing or have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate degree in a marine science discipline. Also, we hire teachers who have a passion for marine science education. We search through 100+ staff candidates to identify a summer team with experience working with youth, marine science and hold safety certifications including first aid, lifeguard, and more. We are proud to have a team that is highly trained in both safety and marine science. Each staff member passes a criminal background check before hiring, is First Aid certified, passes a DMV check if they are driving, and is lifeguard certified if required by their position.
2. Will MarineQuest have residential programs this summer?
Yes! For more information about residential programing please check the MarineQuest Residential information page.
3. My child will need to fly to Wilmington to attend the program. How do I make this happen?
The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick-up and drop-off students at ILM at no cost. An airline request form is required. For more information and to submit your form, see our MarineQuest Airport Information page.
