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Coral Reef Camp & Advanced Coral Reef Camp
2015 Application Form
Please fill out this form in its entirety. Read all the questions carefully and answer
thoroughly, honestly, and as completely as possible in the space allowed. Send this
application form, with your signature (and that of a parent/legal guard if you are under
18) along with:
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☐ a letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows you well
☐ the attached Medical Statement signed by you (& a parent if you are under 18)
☐ the attached Liability Form signed by you (& a parent if you are under 18)
Letters of recommendation may be emailed directly from the teacher or attached to this
document. Please submit all application materials to info@sd-expeditions.com no later
than April 15, 2015 to be considered for our 2015 summer programs.
The Basics
About You
Full Name:
Preferred Name:
Birthdate:
Street Address:
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Email address:
Phone number:
High School:
What grade will you be starting next year?:
Information of a Parent/Legal Guardian
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Email address:
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Summer Program Dates
Coral Reef Camp is a 10 day program. For 2015, we offer two different sessions -- one
from June 22nd-July 3rd & the other from July 10th-July 21st. Dive certification is a
requirement for Coral Reef Camp -- if you are not currently certified, please note below
that you will be joining us for PADI Open Water training & certification, which starts 3
days earlier than the campʼs start date (June 19th-21st; July 7th-9th). Advanced Open
Water training and certification is also available during those three days for interested
students.
Advanced Coral Reef Camp is a 7 day program for certified divers with some
background in biology. The prerequisites for this course are one of the following:
• Open Water certification & 25+ logged dives
• Open Water & Advanced Open Water certification
• Previous participation in our Coral Reef Camp
**Additionally, we require that Advanced applicants have taken one semester (or
equivalent) of a biology-based course (ex. biology, ecology, environmental science, etc).
Please indicate below the session(s) you would like to apply for:
Please rank in order of preference (1=first choice, 2=2nd choice, etc. Leave the square blank if you are
not applying for that session).
**Note: you may apply for both Coral Reef Camp & Advanced Coral Reef camp as long as you have the
aforementioned prerequisites for the Advanced Camp.
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☐ July 22nd - July 3rd (Coral Reef Camp)
☐ July 10th - July 21st (Coral Reef Camp)
☐ July 30th - August 7th (Advanced Coral Reef Camp)
Will you also be taking the PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water certification
course with us?:
(Only for those taking the Coral Reef Camp)
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☐ Yes, Open Water!!
☐ Yes, Advanced Open Water!
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Tell us a little more about your experiences in the water!
Are you already dive certified?
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☐ No
• With which dive agency (ex. PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc)?:
• What is your dive number?:
• What is your level of certification (ex. Open Water, Rescue Diver, etc)?:
• Give us an estimate -- approximately, how many dives do you have?:
• Approximately, when was your last dive?:
• And where?:
• What dive skills would you most like to improve?:
Advanced Coral Reef Camp applicants, please specify here exactly how you fulfill the
prerequisites for this course:
Diving aside, please describe your comfort doing aquatic activities such as swimming or
snorkeling. What experience and skills do you have in the water (ex. lifeguarding,
snorkeling, free-diving, sailing, etc)?:
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The Details
Please give us your honest & complete answers to the following questions! Use only
the space below to answer and make sure that your responses are well-constructed,
thorough, and free of spelling and grammatical errors.
What science & math classes have you taken so far during high school? Do you have
any experience or skills doing scientific research (ex. experience with microscopes,
dissection, survey techniques, statistics skills)?
Currently, what does a typical day look like for you? What do you spend your free time
doing (please include hobbies, interests, after-school activities, sports, part-time jobs,
etc)?
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What are your future goals and aspirations? What do you imagine yourself doing in the
next 5, 10, and 20 years? This doesnʼt necessarily have to be job-related -- feel free to
be as specific or as general as youʼd like in answering this question!
During this course, we spend a lot of time working in a team environment. What are
your strengths and weaknesses when working as a team? What role do you usually
play in a team setting?
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What aspect of oceanography/marine biology/ecology are you most curious about and
why?
Why do you want to take this class? How does taking this course help with your future
plans?
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What, in your opinion, is the most pressing issue facing the ocean currently and why?
How can science and research help address this problem?
Is there anything else youʼd like us to know about you when reading your application?
Do you have any questions for us?
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Application Agreement
Please print, sign, and scan this and the following pages as part of your application
packet.
I,
, verify that the answers in this application
are my own truthful responses to the application questions. I also affirm that, if I am
chosen as a member of the 2015 Coral Reef Camp and decide to attend, I commit to
participating fully in the course. I understand that participation in Coral Reef Camp
involves an investment of time, energy, and finances, and, if I join the course, I accept
those responsibilities.
Printed Name of Applicant:
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian:
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian:
Date:
The Final Double-Check
I have read and completed the following documents:
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☐ Application form with the signature of a parent/legal guardian
☐ Letter of recommendation
☐ Completed medical form with signature of parent/legal guardian
☐ Completed liability release with signature of a parent/legal guardian
Please attach these application materials to an email and send them to info@sdexpeditions.com. Application materials are due no later than April 15, 2015 to be
considered for our 2015 summer programs.
Thank you for submitting your application to Spotted Drum Expeditionsʼ 2015
Coral Reef Camp programs! We will contact you by email by April 25th, 2015 with the
status of your application.
MEDICAL STATEMENT
Participant Record (Confidential Information)
Please read carefully before signing.
This is a statement in which you are informed of some potential risks
involved in scuba diving and of the conduct required of you during the
scuba training program. Your signature on this statement is required for
you to participate in the scuba training program offered
by_____________________________________________________and
Instructor
_______________________________________________located in the
Facility
city of_______________________, state/province of _______________.
Read this statement prior to signing it. You must complete this
Medical Statement, which includes the medical questionnaire section, to
enroll in the scuba training program. If you are a minor, you must have
this Statement signed by a parent or guardian.
Diving is an exciting and demanding activity. When performed
correctly, applying correct techniques, it is relatively safe. When
established safety procedures are not followed, however, there are
increased risks.
To scuba dive safely, you should not be extremely overweight or
out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. Your
respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air
spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with coronary disease, a
current cold or congestion, epilepsy, a severe medical problem or who is
under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not dive. If you have
asthma, heart disease, other chronic medical conditions or you are taking medications on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor and
the instructor before participating in this program, and on a regular basis
thereafter upon completion. You will also learn from the instructor the
important safety rules regarding breathing and equalization while scuba
diving. Improper use of scuba equipment can result in serious injury. You
must be thoroughly instructed in its use under direct supervision of a
qualified instructor to use it safely.
If you have any additional questions regarding this Medical
Statement or the Medical Questionnaire section, review them with your
instructor before signing.
Divers Medical Questionnaire
To the Participant:
The purpose of this Medical Questionnaire is to find out if you should be examined by your doctor before participating in recreational diver training. A positive
response to a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. A positive
response means that there is a preexisting condition that may affect your safety
while diving and you must seek the advice of your physician prior to engaging in
dive activities.
Please answer the following questions on your past or present medical history
with a YES or NO. If you are not sure, answer YES. If any of these items apply to
you, we must request that you consult with a physician prior to participating in
scuba diving. Your instructor will supply you with an RSTC Medical Statement and
Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Diver’s Physical Examination to take to your
physician.
_____ Could you be pregnant, or are you attempting to become pregnant?
_____ Dysentery or dehydration requiring medical intervention?
_____ Are you presently taking prescription medications? (with the exception of
birth control or anti-malarial)
_____ Any dive accidents or decompression sickness?
_____ Are you over 45 years of age and can answer YES to one or more of the
following?
• currently smoke a pipe, cigars or cigarettes
• have a high cholesterol level
• have a family history of heart attack or stroke
• are currently receiving medical care
• high blood pressure
• diabetes mellitus, even if controlled by diet alone
Have you ever had or do you currently have…
_____ Asthma, or wheezing with breathing, or wheezing with exercise?
_____ Frequent or severe attacks of hayfever or allergy?
_____ Frequent colds, sinusitis or bronchitis?
_____ Any form of lung disease?
_____ Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)?
_____ Other chest disease or chest surgery?
_____ Behavioral health, mental or psychological problems (Panic attack, fear of
closed or open spaces)?
_____ Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions or take medications to prevent them?
_____ Recurring complicated migraine headaches or take medications to prevent them?
_____ Blackouts or fainting (full/partial loss of consciousness)?
_____ Frequent or severe suffering from motion sickness (seasick, carsick,
etc.)?
_____ Inability to perform moderate exercise (example: walk 1.6 km/one mile
within 12 mins.)?
_____ Head injury with loss of consciousness in the past five years?
_____ Recurrent back problems?
_____ Back or spinal surgery?
_____ Diabetes?
_____ Back, arm or leg problems following surgery, injury or fracture?
_____ High blood pressure or take medicine to control blood pressure?
_____ Heart disease?
_____ Heart attack?
_____ Angina, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery?
_____ Sinus surgery?
_____ Ear disease or surgery, hearing loss or problems with balance?
_____ Recurrent ear problems?
_____ Bleeding or other blood disorders?
_____ Hernia?
_____ Ulcers or ulcer surgery ?
_____ A colostomy or ileostomy?
_____ Recreational drug use or treatment for, or alcoholism in the past five
years?
The information I have provided about my medical history is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to accept
responsibility for omissions regarding my failure to disclose any existing or past health condition.
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Signature
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Date
Signature of Parent or Guardian
PRODUCT NO. 10063 (Rev. 06/07) Ver. 2.01
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© PADI 1989, 1990, 1998, 2001, 2007
© Recreational Scuba Training Council, Inc. 1989, 1990, 1998, 2001, 2007
LIABILITY RELEASE AND
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
Please read carefully and fill in all blanks before signing.
I, __________________________________________ , hereby affirm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have
Participant Name
inherent risks which may result in serious injury or death.
I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; decompression sickness, embolism or other
hyperbaric injury can occur that require treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that the open water
diving trips which are necessary for training and for certification, may be conducted at a site that is remote, either by time
or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with such instructional dives in spite of
the possible absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.
I understand and agree that neither my instructor(s), ____________________________________________ the facility
through which I receive my instruction, __________________________________________, nor International PADI, Inc.,
nor its affiliate and subsidiary corporations, nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or
assigns, (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘Released Parties’’) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury,
death, or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this
diving program or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in this course (and optional Adventure Dive hereinafter referred to as
"program"), I hereby personally assume all risks of this program, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me
while I am a participant in this program, including but not limited to the academics, confined water and/or open water
activities.
I further release, exempt and hold harmless said program and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, my
family, estate, heirs, or assigns, arising out of my enrollment and participation in this program including both claims
arising during the program or after I receive my certification.
I also understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself
during this diving program, and that if I am injured as a result of a heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any
other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for
the same.
I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written
consent of my parent or guardian.
I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, and that I have signed this document of my own free
act and with the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree if any provision of this Agreement
is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construed as though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
I, ___________________________________________ BY THIS INSTRUMENT AGREE TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE MY
Participant Name
INSTRUCTORS, __________________________________________ , THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH I RECEIVE
MY INSTRUCTION, __________________________________________________ , AND INTERNATIONAL PADI, INC.,
AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER
FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.
I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
AGREEMENT BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.
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Participant’s Signature
Date (Day/Month/Year)
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Signature of Parent or Guardian (where applicable)
Date (Day/Month/Year)
G PRODUCT NO. 10072 (Rev. 10/02) Version 2.1
© International PADI, Inc. 2002