A
variety of summer programs are offered for students and PEAK
summer programs are open to students outside of the Heathwood
community. Please share this information with relatives or friends
from other schools who may be interested in our summer programs.
SCUBA Diving Adventure
in the Bahamas
Divers travel the Bahamas aboard a 65-foot sloop
with bunk accommodations during a trip that allows for 5 full
days of diving and other ocean adventure. The dive trip is accompanied
by two PADI certified diving instructors, including Lucy Krieling
from Columbia Scuba,LLC., who will help choose the most exciting
dives. In addition, the trip includes opportunities for sailing,
sea kayaking and a variety of other exciting open water activities.
PADI Open Water Dive Certification
This trip is open to participants (students and adults) who
are certified open water divers. Individuals who have not already
completed their Open Water Dive certification may complete the
open water dives on this trip. Confined water dives and classroom
sessions should be completed prior to the trip.
Open water certified divers who wish to pursue an Advanced Open
Water certification and/or participate in any number of specialty
diver courses (like Fish ID, Digital Underwater Photographer,
Night Diver...) may do so.
Scientific Research Opportunity
An opportunity exists to become involved with
scientific research supported by the National Geographic Society
and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).
Students have an opportunity to become involved in the Lion
Fish Project and their research will help shed light on how
these beautiful but invasive species from the Pacific Ocean
are impacting reefs and other aquatic habitats in the Atlantic.
National Geographic Diver
Students who wish can pursue certification as a National Geographic
Diver. This prestigious certification signifies that divers
have the skills and knowledge of a PADI diver plus increased
buoyancy control and observation skills. There are 4 steps needed
to acquire Nat Geo certification. Divers must:
Complete a knowledge review
Demonstrate the ability to hover in 3 different positions
Complete a dive exploration project
And, either demonstrate advanced navigation skills or locate
and identify a variety of aquatic plant and animal species
The Nat Geo certification fee is not included in the cost of
the trip. Participants who wish to pursue their Nat Geo certification
must pay the Nat Geo fee for this opportunity.
Payment
Schedule
A
deposit of $1000 is due on April 1, 2008.
The balance of $790 is due May 15, 2008.
Airfare is due immediately upon request of our travel agent
Click
here for a Registration Form
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RiverDOGS
Adventure Camp
RiverDOGS learn beginner
whitewater kayaking skills. Rising 3rd and 4th grade Paddlers
begin on the Heathwood pond learning paddle strokes and rescue
techniques. Paddlers then move to the gentle waters of the Congaree
for their first river expedition. As skills and confidence improve,
paddlers move to class I and II whitewater on the Saluda River.
All paddling gear and transportation to riverside classrooms are
provided.
This
camp begins at 9am and ends at 12noon
July 21-25
Cost $150
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