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EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CHALLENGE

Provide a physically and mentally challenging environment accompanied by comprehensive academic studies, which are led by positive community role models with a strategy to influence constructive change and enhanced personal growth/awareness amongst all participants.

Blend a comprehensive scuba diving course with a emphasis on the facets of safety, ecology and enjoyment in association with a series of exciting recreational activities and community service projects that accentuate/reinforce self development of key personal attributes.

Typical programs involve a 3-5 week duration (four weekday evenings, two weekend days, one     6-7 day trip).  Other options include customizing the required academic sessions (comprised of 20 classroom hours, 16 confined/pool hours, 18 lake/open water hours) into a compressed timeline.      Based on the venue, costs, participants and available airline flights, a longer exotic trip duration may be arranged.  The second 2005 program is slated to begin July 25^th, culminating August 12^th.

Academic and pool training is performed at one of several venues within McHenry county available during the required schedule.  The underlying goal includes making every effort to ensure participant safety, thus we hand select island venues for our exotic check-out dive completion that have minimal influences of criminal elements.  At present, the international port of     Providenciales (within the Turks & Caicos Islands) is our preferred destination for all exotic dive training.  In addition, we have received interest by both Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos Islands) and Curacao within the Netherland Antilles to host future youth training.

May range in age from 13-17 years of age and be male or female.  A physician’s medical clearance is required for all participants using the standard PADI medical approval form.  Participants should also have no fear of flying, water, or separation anxiety in order to encounter the least amount of stress throughout the program activities.  Swimming “experience” is a must.

Applicants must submit an essay (minimum of 200 words) to CRC Diving outlining the participant’s personal desire to be accepted into the program.  Participants must attend a mandatory program overview accompanied by their parents/guardians, and accept a firm group training/participation schedule without exception.  Participants must read/agree to/sign CRC’s participant  “Behavior Contract”, liability releases and a photo release prior to participation.  Brief informal interviews will be performed with each applicant and family prior to consideration.

Tangible benefits upon completion of the program include all course texts, material, certification cards and scuba essentials including mask, fins, books and snorkel gear.  Developmental benefits include the program emphasis on: Accountability for choices, Team building, Problem solving, Respect for the environment, Respect for self and others, Gratitude, Discipline, Commitment, International travel exposure, Cultural awareness, Communication skills, Ecology, History and Care for others.

Comprised of 11 seasoned, experienced local executives, with professional level Insured/certifications from the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI).

Include but are not limited to;

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

Chicagoland Scuba

Provo Turtle Divers

Turks and Caicos Islands

Big Blue Unlimited

Ocean Vibes Water sports

Vincencia and Buckley Insurance

Exotic six-day trip to Providencialles in Turk & Caicos Islands

• Array of exciting/extra activities

• Open Water Diver

• Advanced Open Water Diver