SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification
A SCUBA certification program in Florida for youth with ADHD and learning differences.
▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp site, specifically detailing programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for 45 years, founded by Jonathan Jones, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, with various adventure-based options, including the Florida SCUBA Certification program. Google reviews for 'SOAR Camp' show a strong rating, typically above 4.5 stars, with many parents praising the supportive environment and positive impact on their children with ADHD. Social media handles found are @soarcamp on Instagram and SOARADHD on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 14–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
- Phone: (828) 456-3435
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $5200 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 20 to Jun 29.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 20 – 29, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,200
↗ What parents like
- SCUBA certification
- Focus on ADHD/LD
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification
- What ages does SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification accept?
- SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification cost?
- SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification publishes $3,640/week for the standard session. That sits 47% above the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $5200 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification's hours?
- SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification accredited?
- Yes — SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification?
- SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification is operated by a private business, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification provide lunch?
- Yes — SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
- SOAR - FL SCUBA Certification is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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