Our Make an Ocean Wish Program

Inspired by our vision to provide kids with hands-on marine-oriented programs, Ocean Wishes sponsors one, two and, depending on funds available, sometimes up to 3 families a year at a Kids Sea Camp week long adventure each year. Ocean Wishes also sponsors local and international scholarships for kids to learn how to dive with a full scholarship for PADI certification programs. The number of scholarships depends on funds raised for this program.

A Kids Sea Camp experience is a source of inspiration for children going through family or personal difficulty, difficulties which can include poverty, loss of a family member or overcoming illness. An Ocean Wish can be more than a dream come true for a child. It can be a catalyst that helps overcome fears, ignite a child’s belief in themselves or a promise of future hope.

What Does an Ocean Trip Wish include?

Up to 2 family members (1 adult and 1 child) receive round trip airfare, 7 nights accommodation, meals and a choice between four ocean-oriented programs for that child, can include scuba diving, snorkeling, PADI certification course, swimming with and learning about dolphins, turtles and other marine animals-experiencing with other children a marine oriented educational fun filled week of activities. Kids Sea Camp destinations include locations such as the Cayman Islands, Bonaire, Curacao, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Palau, Fiji and others. Kids Sea Camp will choose the awarded destination based on availability and each applicant’s information. For more information on the Ocean Wish Trips go to www.kidsseacamp.com.

What Does an Ocean Wish include?

An Ocean Wish is a wish made for a child to be provided with a full scholarship for a PADI Dive Certification course. This child will be given books, materials and full PADI certification paid for by Ocean Wishes to any PADI dive ship selected by the applicant or their family.

How to make an Ocean Wish

The following are the steps for applying for an Ocean Wish Trip or Ocean Wish.

Step 1: Referral

We rely on friends, family, other organizations, parents and the children themselves for referrals.

Step 2: Eligibility

A referred child must have reached the age of 10 and be under the age of 15 at the time of referral, and be experiencing family or personal difficulty, which could include poverty, loss of a family member, overcoming illness or another extreme circumstance or extraordinary recognition from family and or friends. It is our desire that the Ocean Wish would truly impact the life of the child and their family, and that they would not have otherwise had this opportunity. They cannot have already been a recipient of an Ocean Wish.

Step 3: Acceptance

Submit a letter of request which includes information about yourself and your relationship to your referral, and why the child or family should be given an Ocean Wish. Also include contact information for the family and yourself, and any supporting information and a picture.

All applications must be received by March 1, 2010. They will be read and a family chosen on April 1, 2010. Kids Sea Camp will choose the awarded destination based on availability and the applicant’s information. Applicants will be advised no later than May 1, 2010.

Step 4: Experience Our Underwater World

Enjoy! An Ocean Wish creates an unforgettable family experience they will remember and cherish forever. It is a unique opportunity to meet other children and to build friendships, family bonds and self confidence.

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