Participants of ScubaJam will have the opportunity to work on and complete the Scuba Diving merit badge. See the Scuba Diving merit badge requirements below. Just like any other merit badge, having a copy of the merit badge book in advance helps you complete the requirements. You should also bring a "blue card" signed by your Scoutmaster allowing you to work on the merit badge. Please be aware there are two Scuba Diving merit badge requirements that cannot be completed at ScubaJam: #1 - earn the swimming merit badge and #2 - earn Open Water Diver Certification. Bring your completed swimming merit badge card (or a note from your Scoutmaster indicating that you have earned the swimming merit badge) and your diving certification card (needed for ScubaJam anyway) to get those requirements signed-off. The Scuba Diving merit badge station will be available during most of the ScubaJam and will be conducted by a current Scuba Diving merit badge counselor. 
BSA Merit Badge
Requirements:

1. Before ScubaJam, earn the Swimming merit badge. 
2. Earn an Open Water Diver Certification from a scuba organization recognized by the Boy Scouts of America scuba policy. Ideally this should be completed before ScubaJam. 
3. Do the following: 
Show that you know first aid for injuries
or illnesses that could occur while scuba 
diving, including hypothermia, 
hyperventilation, squeezes, 
decompression illness, nitrogen narcosis, 
motion sickness, fatigue, overexertion, 
heart reactions, dehydration, injuries by 
aquatic life, and cuts and scrapes. 
b) Identify the conditions that must exist 
before performing CPR on a person, and 
explain how to recognize such conditions. 
Demonstrate the proper techniques for 
performing CPR using a training device 
approved by your counselor. 

4. Discuss the Scuba Divers Code with your merit badge counselor, and explain the importance of each guideline to a scuba diver's safety.
5. Explain what an ecosystem is, and describe four aquatic ecosystems a diver might experience.
6. Find out about three career opportunities in the scuba industry. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession.  Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.

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Labor Day weekend, Sept 2-5 2011