SCUBA Alpena

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST

The HWH SCUBA program allows young men to become PADI certified open water divers. Campers spend the first two weeks enjoying both in camp activities and learning dive techniques from a PADI certified diving instructor. Then it’s off to Alpena, MI for some great diving in Lake Huron, culminating with three days of boat diving in the spectacular Thunderbay National Marine Sanctuary of Lake Huron. HWH also offers PADI certification in several different advanced SCUBA courses (see below). Campers provide their own mask, fins, and snorkel. They have the option of providing their own 7 mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, and boots or they may choose to rent these items from camp. Camp does provide all tanks, regulators, and any other associated dive equipment.

Essential items DO NOT BRING: Pillow, pillowcase, sheets and blankets for cabin beds  IPods, Mp3’s, Rain gear (suit, coat)  Video Cameras Toiletries  Large knives Towels and washcloths  Food, snacks or candy Plenty of socks and underwear  Electronic games Shorts and t-shirts  Radios Jeans  Cell Phones * Flashlight  Computers Bathing suit(s) (nylon is best) Water shoes, Tevas or flip flops Wool/wool blend sweater, fleece or sweatshirt Sleeping bag and mattress pad INFORMATION REGARDING CLOTHING: * Laundry bag Sunscreen Old and sturdy clothing is best for camp; as it will get rough * Hat or bandana wear. Clothing for both warm and cold weather conditions is * Mosquito spray or lotion necessary since weather can, and often does, change quickly. * Water bottle A sweatshirt and light jacket works better than a heavy jacket Comfortable sneakers in cooler weather. The number of articles will vary with each * Mess kit with silverware and cup individual. Adult supervision in packing will guarantee Footlocker, trunk or suitcase for the above needed items get packed. This is just as important for our veteran/older campers. Footlockers or trunks are handy for Optional Items 4-week campers. -Compression shorts/jammer style swimsuit (makes putting wetsuit on much easier) There are NO laundry facilities for campers at camp. Four- -Camera and memory cards/film week campers will go one time to a coin operated laundry. -A good book, magazine or journal Two-week campers must bring enough clothing for that -Sunglasses length of time. Two-weekers do not go to the laundry. -* Chapstick -Musical instrument Please mark all articles of clothing and belongings with -Photographs of family and friends your camper’s name or initials.

* Available in the camp store

Please turn over for the packing list for the trip!

This list is detailed and specific for the SCUBA trip. Please read through the list carefully. Trip Equipment SCUBA and Advanced SCUBA require AN ADDITIONAL $65 in their camp store to cover laundry and additional trip expenses. ***7 mm wet suit ***Neoprene booties, SCUBA hood, Diving gloves Waterproof watch Small calculator Duffel bag or backpack to pack personnel gear for the trip (you will not be backpacking – this is just for storage!) Beach towel The following items should be purchased from a local dive shop or dive gear website. Masks, fins and bags available at sporting goods stores and big box stores are not appropriate for SCUBA. They will not perform as required. If you purchase online, I recommend calling or emailing the website for advice. They are usually very helpful. Mask: Mask must have a silicone skirt, tempered glass lens(es) and a good seal; keep it simple, please no purge valves Fins: must be open at the heel with a strap and should be large enough to fit over 5-7mm neoprene boots – no full foot fins. Snorkel: a regular snorkel with flexible, corrugated lower section. should not be big and bulky. Will be attached to the mask with a strap/clip. Mesh Dive Bag: large enough to hold mask, fins, snorkel, boots, hood, gloves, wetsuit, regulator and BCD

*** Please note: You can rent the: wet suit, booties, hood and gloves from us at camp. We have an assortment of sizes. We will need your son’s: height, weight, inseam, chest, and shoe size. The rental price for the full package is $150 for the full camp session. Call us if you have any questions. ***

ADVANCED SCUBA DIVING:

Please see the options below if you are interested in advanced SCUBA courses!

Classes are taught in conjunction with your regular SCUBA program. You will receive a full refund

for any class that you are not eligible for or are not able to participate in due to time constraints.

Advanced registration allows us to anticipate the number of participants and have all necessary

materials on hand prior to your son’s arrival at camp.

Check Certification # of Dives Cost PADI Advanced Open Water Dive Five Dives $275.00 PADI Emergency First Responder One Dive $115.00 Wreck Dive Four Dives $235.00 Peak Performance Buoyancy Control Two Dives $155.00 Boat Diver Two Dives $155.00 Underwater Navigation Three Dives $195.00 Night Diver Two Dives $155.00 Rescue Diver Five Dives $275.00 Recreational/Fun Dive for Open Divers Per Dive Cost $40.00