Upcoming Specialties
APRIL SCUBA RANGER SPECIALITY
“Treasure Hunt Ranger”
RANGER’S LEAD THE WAY, ALL THE WAY
WHAT: |
Explore the Shipwreck along with hunting for treasure |
DATE: |
Friday, April 29, 2011 |
WHEN: | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
THE PLAN: | The Swim School shipwreck will be assembled in the pool and ready for exploring. Along with plenty of exploring there will also be a treasure hunt. All of this fun can be found at Lake Oberle. |
COST: | All Ranger specialties are $30 and $5 will be donated to Shriner’s Hospital. |
BRING: | Swim suit, towel, change of clothes, mask, and snorkel. All other scuba equipment will be provided. |
Call 222.SWIM to register
Get to work on your Master Ranger - 15 Specialties & a blind SIT.
Call Mr. Paul via cell: 347-7014
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SCUBA RANGERS
Paul Oberle Sr. Scuba Rangers coordinator
Contact for all info and events: 318-347-7014
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The Scuba Ranger Club is all about fun and learning with other active Scuba Rangers. While no two Clubs are the same, most are organized groups who get together to have fun diving, learn more about scuba, and participate in other fun activities.
Many Clubs are located in places similar to our town, but many are on exotic islands (Cobalt Coast is a Ranger-friendly resort). This means there may be a Scuba Ranger Club where your family goes on vacation, so you can go diving without your mom and dad!
WHAT’S COOL ABOUT SCUBA RANGERS?
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With Scuba Rangers, you can scuba dive in a pool or confined water like a pool with real diving equipment, play games underwater, and other fun stuff!
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You're part of a special, elite group - scuba divers!
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You accomplish things that will amaze grownups - and yourself.
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You develop good sense around the water, and increase awareness of water safety. You build confidence, self-esteem and pride.
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Unlike many other sports, scuba diving can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
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Diving's something very few people can do - maybe not even your grownup friends!
HOW TO BECOME A SCUBA RANGER
It's easy. Scuba Rangers is for any active kid age 8 to 12. You must have basic
swimming skills, be comfortable in the water, and be in good health. Next, you
enroll in a Scuba Ranger Development Program at The Swim School. In the program, you work your way through five basic levels. You'll get cool rewards for each
level you complete.
Level 1 Red Ranger |
Water safety techniques, swimming and snorkeling skills. |
Level 2 White Ranger |
Snorkel review and first time on scuba. |
Level 3 Blue Ranger |
More scuba skills; fun and games. |
Level 4 Silver Ranger |
More scuba, fun and games. |
Level 5 Demo Ranger |
Demo Ranger is the RECITAL, because you proudly demonstrate your skills to parents, family and friends. |
After Demo Ranger, you get a temporary completion card. You are also eligible to join the Scuba Rangers Club, where the fun really begins. Rangers are expected to make a commitment to learning the proper diving skills and following safe diving practices – and to having fun!
HISTORY OF THE SCUBA RANGERS
The Scuba Rangers were started in 1999 by Paul Oberle, owner of Adventure Sports in Shreveport, Louisiana, Instructor Certifier affiliated with Scuba Schools International (SSI). For 12 months he conducted a pilot program at his store, in association with Scuba Schools International. Paul pioneered children-specific training techniques, new terminology and educational philosophies, with the assistance of SSI Instructor Ashley Rosenthal. Read what was said about Paul at the 2000 Dema Dealers Convention. See Mr. Pauls contribution to the upcoming book Diving with Legends. Scuba Schools International then worked with Paul to develop detailed instructional manuals and education products based on his programs.
Click here to visit the official Scuba Rangers website.
MISSION OF THE SCUBA RANGERS
The mission of Scuba Rangers is simple: to involve children in snorkeling and scuba diving and pass along the excitement of water exploration. Our goal is for thousands and thousands of kids to develop a long-term affinity with the sport of scuba diving by the time they are 12 years old. The intent is that when they become adults, and are making recreational decisions, they will retain the affinity for scuba diving and pursue it as their passion.
HOW TO GET STARTED
It’s easy! Just ask a grownup to call us about signing up. The program is five sessions (four (4) hours per session) and includes all Scuba Diving equipment.
*COST
Scuba Ranger Program - $250.00
Educational Materials -- $46.00
Each participant must purchase his or her own mask and snorkel only.
We provide all SCUBA equipment.
Diving for St. Jude's wrist awareness bands available at The Swim School -- $5
BECOME A SCUBA RANGERS INSTRUCTOR
Train with Paul Oberle, the Master Instructor who started it all!
Certification fee $350
Materials $110.00
