High School Adventures

Bonaire Bonaire Rescue Diver

Bonaire – a truly unique island in the southern Caribbean – is literally surrounded by the world’s oldest protected marine reserve. Step into the water from any beach to access pristine reefs and experience beautiful dives. Your action-packed days will be filled diving, windsurfing, hiking, learning about coral restoration and building the skills to become a PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Responder.

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Teen in snorkelling gear on Broadreach bonaire scuba diving camps

Teens scuba diving in bonaire on Broadreach summer scuba diving camp

Green turtle seen on scuba summer camp in bonaire

Abundant days of natural shore diving in the Caribbean

Immerse yourself in the immaculate Bonaire National Marine Park, building key skills and earning multiple PADI certifications.
Bond quickly with your fellow divers as you experience numerous shore dives, practice responding to underwater emergencies, and expand your dive knowledge.
Assist a local marine conservation organization with coral restoration to ensure a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
Trek to an island peak for panoramic views in Bonaire’s Washington-Slagbaai National Park, later visiting the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary.
Windsurf Lac Lagoon, one of the world’s most unspoiled windsurfing bays.

PROGRAM DATES	COST	AVAILABILITY
June 18 - June 29, 2022	$4,980	Full	Enroll Now
July 2 - July 13, 2022	$4,980	Unavailable	Enroll Now
July 16 - July 27, 2022	$4,980	Full	Enroll Now
June 17 - June 28, 2023	$4,980	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now
July 1 - July 12, 2023	$4,980	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now
July 15 - July 26, 2023	$4,980	Opens 9/15*	Enroll Now

*Currently accepting applications from alumni families only. Open enrollment begins September 15, 2022. To join the waitlist prior to open enrollment, click “enroll now”; your payment method will not be charged until the open enrollment period begins.

“This trip was such an amazing experience. I made so many great friends and the entire group got so close in just 13 days. My diving improved so much and becoming an Emergency First Responder and rescue diver was extremely rewarding. The activities, such as visiting the donkey sanctuary and windsurfing, were amazing. I loved my time in Bonaire and will take away new friends and a greater confidence in my diving skills. I created so many amazing memories on this trip and will always remember the experience.” Zoe, high school alumna

Teens diving on bonaire coral reef on Broadreach scuba diving trip

Teens ready to go shore diving in Bonaire on Broadreach scuba summer camp

Teens hiking in Bonaire on great adventures program

This summer scuba diving camp offers:

6

Scuba Certifications

2

Service Hours

Six PADI scuba certifications available:

PADI Advanced Open Water
PADI Emergency First Responder (EFR)
PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Night Diver
Deep Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy

Two hours of service learning through community-based projects.

Requirements:

PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification.
Available to students completing grades 9-12.

advanced scuba summer programs for teens

Level up your scuba skills. Complete dozens of dives. Become a PADI Rescue Diver + Emergency First Responder in just 12 days!

Itinerary

Day 1-4

Dive right in

After settling into your home for the next 12 days, gear up and get ready to dive right in. With your dive skills refreshed, you’ll move right into the Advanced Open Water course to learn the nuances of underwater navigation and how to perfect your buoyancy. On the surface, venture to the port town of Kralendijk – Bonaire’s capital. This beautiful and friendly town, with buildings painted in pink, orange and lime green pastels, is an idyllic Caribbean paradise. Look for signs that say ‘Aki ta Gang Kuminda Krioyo,’ which means local Creole specialties are on the menu.

Day 5-7

The ultimate spot to earn your PADI specialties

By the time you’ve completed your Advanced Open Water course it will be apparent why Bonaire is known as a ‘Diver’s Paradise.’ With fringing reefs and world class shore diving, Bonaire is unmatched in the western hemisphere. Shift gears to focus on the Rescue Diver and Emergency First Responder courses – the EFR course teaches you basic first aid and CPR, important skills both in and out of the water. Rescue Diver is one of the cornerstones of this entire adventure, and you’ll learn how to prevent problems underwater, and how to recognize and respond to emergencies and first aid procedures for dive-related incidents. You’ll also help restore the pristine reefs of Bonaire by spending a morning working with a local dive organization that specializes in coral reef conservation.

Day 8-13

See donkeys, flamingoes and too many fish to count

For the last few days, you will shift your focus to earning specialty dive certifications. Refine your night diving skills, learn how depth affects gas behavior and become a master at identifying reef fishes while earning PADI specialties. There’s no shortage of topside activities from windsurfing in the world famous Lac Lagoon and visiting the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary, to hiking in Washington-Slagbaai National Park. As you pack up your dive gear to fly home, reflect on everything you’ve accomplished in the past 12 days and know you’ve taken the next step in your diving career.

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