Description
A fun, confidence-building introduction to scuba for children ages 8 to 12, conducted in a pool or confined water no deeper than about 6 metres/20 feet under the direct supervision of a dive professional. Through play and guided practice, young divers try breathing underwater for the first time, get familiar with basic scuba gear, and learn simple skills in a safe, controlled environment. It’s designed to spark a lifelong love of the underwater world while laying the groundwork for future certifications as they grow. Parents can watch their kids take their very first breaths underwater and share in the excitement of a whole new adventure.
This program is designed to provide children between the ages of 8 and 12 an introduction to scuba diving in a controlled environment, under the direct supervision of an active instructor.
Dives included: 1 confined water (pool) dive required; a second dive is optional.
Prerequisites
- Ages 8 to 12
- Parent or guardian consent required
- Complete a medical statement — physician approval required for relevant conditions
- Comfortable in shallow water
What You Will Learn
- Breathing underwater from a regulator
- Familiarity with mask, fins, BCD, and cylinder
- Simple mask clearing and regulator recovery
- Basic buoyancy awareness
- Hand signals and buddy communication
- Fun, play-based water confidence building
Required Equipment
- Child-sized mask, snorkel, and fins
- Properly sized exposure suit
- Appropriately sized BCD and regulator
- Cylinder and weights sized for children (provided by the dive center)
Course Requirements & Standards (SDI)
- Confined water/pool only, maximum depth approximately 6 metres/20 feet
- Direct supervision by an active SDI professional at all times
- Low participant-to-professional ratios for close supervision
- Non-certification experience program
After This Course
As children grow, they can progress toward the SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver certification (available from age 10) and continue their diving education.
