TIDES 2025 Summer Camp Application
Welcome to TIDES! Ocean First's premier, hands-on marine science and SCUBA Summer Camp for campers ages 12 to 16. This is step one in getting your camper(s) ready for TIDES in Key Largo. Keep in mind you will need to submit a separate application for each prospective 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. 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 16.
  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. Medical Restrictions: Please take a moment to review this document to ensure your camper is medically compliant. 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 *
Camper's CAMP Name *
This is the name your camper will be called while at camp. It is meant to represent their best self. Because we're an ocean literacy camp, try choosing something that fits within the marine theme. Be creative! Names like like mermaid, shark and dolphin are very common. Explore ocean mythology, astronomy, pirate slang and scientific terminology. If your camper can't decide on a name now, we will help then once they arrive.
gender *
Camper's birthdate *
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Camper's Age as of July 6, 2025
Campers must be 12 years old by the start of their program.
Camper's Home Address *
Camper's TShirt 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 attached to your camper used to set up their SCUBA Schools International (SSI) account and keep them in the loop on important updates. We will never directly contact your camper without adding you to the communication.
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 Explorers. Open Water Certified Divers will be placed into TIDES Advanced Explorers.
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