TIDES 2026 Summer Camp Application
Welcome to TIDES! Ocean First's premier, hands-on marine science and SCUBA Summer Camp for campers ages 12 to 17. We also have our counselor assistant opportunity where young leaders and former campers ages 18+ can be a SHARK: SCUBA Hero & Role Model for Kids. SHARKs pay the same listed rates and require an 11am arrival time for training.

UPGRADES FOR 2026! Ocean First TIDES Camp 2026 is expanding the adventure with more dives, longer sessions, and a new home base at Bungalow Bay. Campers will stay in comfortable bayside lodging designed for our campers, with easy access to the water and plenty of space to connect on the recreation rooftops. Alongside diving, campers can now enjoy stand‑up paddle boarding and sea kayaking, adding new ways to explore and build confidence on the water. Mealtimes also get an upgrade, with fresh, restaurant‑quality options provided through the Hideout Restaurant - fueling campers for full days of exploration and discovery.

This is step one in getting your camper(s) ready for TIDES in Key Largo. Keep in mind you will need to submit this form for each individual camper. After submitting this form, your application will go through our approval and placement process. Once notified of your enrollment status you will proceed to payment and finally forms and waivers. If you have any questions along the way please let us know.

Eligibility. This is why your application could be denied:
  1. Camper Enrollment: Each TIDES Program must have a minimum of 6 campers with a maximum of 17.
  2. Age: TIDES Campers must be 12 years old by the start of their program
  3. Swimming Ability: Campers must be proficient swimmers. Campers will be asked to tread in deep water for 10 minutes and swim 300 yards using their mask, fins and snorkel. 
  4. If you haven't already, please take a moment to familiarize yourself and your camper(s) with our 2026 TIDES Camp Information Packet. This will help answer most questions and assure TIDES is right for you
  5. Medical Restrictions: Please take a moment to review this document to ensure your camper is medically compliant. Once you've submitted this application, the medical questionnaire and initial liability waivers will be sent for you to complete. If you have questions about medical eligibility, please reach out.
in camp spirit -

Joel Van Egbert aka Super Shark
Ocean First 
Camp Director
joel.van.egbert@oceanfirst.blue
303.444.7234

No one will be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ability, ancestry, age, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
Email *
Camper's First Name *
Camper's Last Name *
gender *
Camper's birthdate *
MM
/
DD
/
YYYY
Camper's Age as of July 8, 2026
Campers must be 12 years old by the start of their program. SHARKs must be 19 or older.
Camper's Home Address *
Camper's Shirt Size *
Primary Parent First Name *
Primary Parent Last Name *
Second Parent First Name
Second Parent Last Name
Primary Cell Phone Number *
ex. 555-555-5555
Second Cell Phone Number
ex. 555-555-5555
Secondary Email
Different than the email you've already provided
Camper Email *
A unique email (different from a parent's email) that is used to set up your camper's SCUBA Schools International (SSI) account, prepare them for their online coursework and keep them in the loop on important updates. Make sure your camper is checking their inbox!
How did you discover TIDES? *
If you are returning camper, put "returner". If a staffperson or someone else told you - put their name so we can thank them!
Bunk Requests
Are there specific campers your child would like to share their sleeping area with? Maximum of three requests. We do our best to accommodate all bunk requests and will reach out if there's any logistical challenges fulfilling your request.
Is your camper an Open Water (OW) Certified SCUBA Diver? *
New Divers will be placed into TIDES Explorer. Open Water Certified Divers will be placed into TIDES Advanced Explorer or our NEW TIDES Master Explorer program.
Next
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of Ocean First.

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Google Forms