The Florida Sea Base
Eligibility Requirements

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Please read carefully as the age requirements on this page supersede any others; expressed, implied or written.

  1. Each participant must be a registered Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, or Adult Leader.
  2. Participants must be Fourteen (14) years old by September 1 of the year of participation for all programs except SCUBA. SCUBA program participants must be fourteen (14) years old by date of attendance. Participants attending any adventure after September 1st must be fourteen (14) years old by date of attendance. AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEA BASE CANNOT BE RELAXED. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST OR EXPECT EXCEPTIONS! All youth participants are required to present proof of age before participating in our programs. (Appropriate ID includes one of the following: 1. School photo ID and copy of birth certificate. 2. Passport 3. Valid state issued ID.) Those individuals who do not meet the minimum age requirements will be sent home. No exceptions. Prevent a tragedy by adhering to the age policy and by bringing proper proof of age.
  3. The ability to swim 100 yards (official BSA swim test) and stay afloat for one (1) minute.
  4. Must be in good health evidenced by a SEA BASE Class III medical form filled out and signed by your doctor within the past 12 months. A special SCUBA Medical and Waiver are required for the SCUBA Certification Program. Inquire early about medical requirements for participation.
  5. Must be a Certified Diver for the SCUBA Adventure Program by a certified agency nationally recognized by the BSA.
  6. No participant may weigh in excess of 300 pounds. Please refer to height/weight chart on Sea Base Class III Medical for recommended weight limits. Participants not meeting this requirement will be sent home at their own expense.
  7. All participants must know and use the scout Oath and Law as their guide to appropriate behavior at Sea Base.
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