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Children are naturally curious and
often drawn to the sea. It is therefore not surprising that even the youngest children may
want to learn how to snorkel or dive.
Introducing children to diving requires a partnership between the child, the parent, and the
instructor that relies on two way communication between all three for maximum effectiveness.
While most children are physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to learn to dive others
may need to start at a more basic level and work their way up to certification.
That is why the PADI system incorporates several levels of children’s programs;
each of which is designed for a particular age group and/or maturity level.
All Junior Diver Courses (Junior Scuba Diver, Junior Open Water Diver,
Junior Adventure Diver, and Junior Advanced Open Water Diver) are presented
using the same study materials and requirements as the adult courses.
The information is presented in a manner consistent with the skill level of the students.
Junior certification can be upgraded to a standard certification when a child reaches
the age of 15.
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Our Discover Scuba sessions
are great for kids! The standard Discover Scuba session for ages 10 and up is
a chance for children to see what it is like to breathe underwater.
They get to swim around, play games, and take pictures of their
classmates, underwater! For the younger children we have the
Bubblemaker program which, although similar to the standard Discover Scuba,
has been specifically designed for the younger children age 8 and 9.
| Prerequisites: |
Age 8 and older.
Medical Information Required.
One repeatable confined water dive. |
| Program: |
One classroom/pool session |
| Course Fee: |
$49 |
| Equipment: |
Includes use of all required equipment. |
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Action, Adventure, Aquamissions!
The PADI Seal Team is a pool-only activity-based learning program for
children 8 and older. During the five pool sessions, children learn basic
SCUBA skills. They breathe from a regulator and float weightlessly while
learning teamwork and gaining a sense of responsibility.
This program is excellent for children too young for a full certification
course or children of any age who are not quite ready for the academics
involved in a full course.
| Prerequisites: |
Minimum age 8 |
| Program: |
Five pool sessions with 2 short class sessions (included on pool nights). |
| Course Fee: |
$250 includes Use of scuba and snorkeling equipment, Seal Team Text Book, Log Book, Video, Completion Certificate and Membership card. |
Academic
Materials: |
Seal Team text book, logbook and video. |
| Equipment: |
Includes use of all required equipment. |
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Once children have become
Seal Team Members, they are now ready for some special activities like a night dive,
a wreck dive, picture taking, or building an underwater satellite.
The Master Seal Team is designed for young children (and the young at heart)
that are at least 8 years of age. The program consists of 10 specialty
Aquamissions that introduce young divers to underwater activities that
stress the importance of teamwork and accepting responsibility.
Not only is the Master Seal Team an excellent next step for Seal
Team members it is also a great way for Junior Open Water Divers
and Junior Adventure Divers to stay wet year ‘round.
| Prerequisites: |
Minimum age 8 |
| Program: |
10 Specialty Aquamissions;
Skin Diver, Night Diver, Navigation, Wreck, Innerspace, Search and Recovery, Creature Identification, Safety Seal, Environment Awareness and Aquamission, Snapshot Photographer. |
| Course Fee: |
$350 for the full program (10 Aquamissions, Completion Certificate, Pin, and Membership Card) or $35 per Aquamission |
Academic
Materials: |
Seal Team Text Book, Log Book, and Video |
| Equipment: |
All equipment is supplied. |
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For children that are not yet ready to become fully certified,
the Junior Scuba Diver program gives them the opportunity to dive with a
professional while gaining valuable experience and helping to make concepts
more concrete. Once the child is ready, the certification can be upgraded by
completing the final classroom, pool, and open water dive components of the
Junior Open Water Diver course.
Click here for Entry Level Course Details.
As Junior Open Water Divers, children ages 10 and 11 are certified to dive
with a parent or legal guardian or dive professional to a depth of 40 ft.
Junior Open Water Divers that are age 12 - 14
are permitted to dive to a depth of 60ft with another certified
diver over the age of 18.
Click here for Entry Level Course Details.
Children as young as 10 years of age, who are certified as Junior Open Water
Divers can continue their diving education by participating in adventure dives.
These dives add to the excitement of breathing underwater by giving young divers
the opportunity to practice special activities like
Underwater Photography,
Underwater Navigation,
Underwater Naturalist,
Fish Identification,
Peak Performance Buoyancy,
Fish Identification, and
Boat Diving.
All of these dives and be credited toward an advanced certification
or a specialty certification.
Click here for Adventure Diver Course Details
The Adventure Continues! Children age 12 or older can become
Advanced Open Water Divers. Similar, to the Junior Adventure Diver
certification, The Junior Advanced Open Water certification introduces
young divers to specialized activates. Junior Advanced Open Water Divers
are permitted to dive to 70ft with a certified diver over the age of 18.
Click here for Advanced Open Water Course Details
Children as young as 10 years of age
can become certified in selected specialties including
Underwater Navigation, Underwater Photography, Underwater
Naturalist, Project Aware, Project Aware Fish Identification,
Boat Diver, Peak Prerformancy Bouyancy, Emergency First
Response, and Oxygen Provider.
Click here for Specialty Course Details
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