Boy Scout Scuba Merit Badge Information
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Boy Scouts Learning to DiveOn the trail to Eagle, scouts have lots of opportunities to explore the outdoor world and develop stronger global citizenship. Here at One World Dive & Travel, we support that mission. With both merit badge counselors and scoutmasters on our staff—with over ten years of experience volunteering for Denver Area Council—no shop in Colorado has more insider knowledge on helping your Scouts discover the world of SCUBA diving.

SCUBA MERIT BADGE

The BSA SCUBA Merit Badge is a great way for you and your troop to develop a lifelong hobby of adventure, physical fitness, environmental awareness and better global citizenship. Our on-staff merit badge counselor and instructors can help you and your troop, patrol or crew complete both your SCUBA certification and all the requirements you need for the Merit Badge.

The Merit Badge Requirements are simple. Do the following:

  1. First aid pre-requirements
    1. Show that you know first aid for specified injuries that may occur in conjunction with SCUBA diving
    2. Understand and demonstrate a knowledge of CPR including proper technique. Merit Badge
  2. Earn the Swimming merit badge.
  3. Discuss the Scuba Diver's Code with your merit badge counselor, and explain the importance of each guideline to a scuba diver's safety.
  4. Earn an Open Water Diver Certification.
  5. Explain what an ecosystem is, and describe four aquatic ecosystems a diver might experience.
  6. Find out about three career opportunities in the scuba industry. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor and explain why this profession might interest you.
  7. After completing requirements 1 & 2, contact us to get your troop signed up for our Merit Badge program and we can help you complete the rest.

Our Boy Scout Merit Badge package includes:

  • Your choice of class & pool training sessions
  • Your choice of open water dives to complete your PADI open water certification
  • All books, materials, and rental gear needed for class and open water diving—the most inclusive package anywhere!
  • Processing and certification fees to PADI
  • A session, at your convenience, with our SCUBA merit badge counselor to finish requirements 3-6 of the badge and get your blue cards signed!

BOY SCOUT HIGH ADVENTURE TRAVELDiving with the Boy Scouts

As Lord Baden Powell said, “Life without adventure would be deadly dull.” Begin your adventure with us!

Headed to Sea Base? We’ve been there! Feel free to ask us questions to make your Troop’s adventure unforgettable. From fun sights to see on your trip from Miami to Islamorada, to booking group airfare or charter buses, we are happy to help you get your group prepared for one of the BSA’s premier Adventure Bases.

And if you are looking to plan your Troop’s own ocean adventure, talk with one of our travel agents about our Boy Scout High Adventure trips. We've sent troops all over the world to dive, sail and explore. We have YPT certified guides who can lead your troop to one of our favorite destinations, or our travel agents can handle the logistics of getting your patrols from here to there.