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Just for Kids

Just for Kids

  • SCUBA Explorers

    The mission of Scuba Explorers is simple: To involve children in SCUBA diving so they can experience the excitement of water exploration! The first certification of the Explorer series, this course will take SCUBA Explorers from the classroom to the pool in a safe, engaging, and energetic environment.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Perfect Buoyancy

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, the Perfect Buoyancy specialty certification will help students master breathing, weighting, and inflation techniques while also streamlining their SCUBA equipment. Perfecting buoyancy can help Explorers extend their pool bottom times by not wasting air and feel more confident underwater by being in control of their equipment at all times.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Enriched Air Nitrox

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, this program teaches you the information students need to make educated decisions about diving with Nitrox, including calculating adjusted bottom times, maximum depths, and correct surface intervals depending on the Nitrox mixture used.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Navigation

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, the Navigation class will instruct students on the use of different compasses underwater as well as using natural navigation to stay on the right path!

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  • SCUBA Explorers Search & Recovery

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, students will learn all the skills needed to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. Students will be taught how to use search patterns, specialized dive plans, and equipment such as lift bags, lines, and reels.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Night & Limited Visibility

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, Night and Limited Visibility Explorers will learn about how the ocean changes at night and what kinds of equipment and skills divers use after the sun goes down. We will explore the world of bioluminescence and learn how to use UV lights on our simulated reef during our night dive experience.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Rescue

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, students will learn to identify an emergency situation, learn to initiate the rescue chain, and practice the duties of each member of the chain. They will learn the additional steps involved when the emergency involves a diving accident, and how to include the Divers Alert Network.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Boat

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, students will learn how to identify at least three types of dive boats and how they differ from each other, plan and manage a boat dive trip using a Boat Checklist procedure. In the pool, Explorers will practice simulated boat dives!

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  • SCUBA Explorers Marine Ecology

    For certified SCUBA Explorers, students will learn to identify characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of many species of marine animals including mammals, fish, sharks and rays, corals, sponges, and more. They will then explore our own simulated underwater reef to get an idea of what kinds of wonders are awaiting us underwater!

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  • SCUBA Explorers Fish Identification

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species just waiting for you to discover!

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  • SCUBA Explorers Invertebrate Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: Invertebrates lack a vertebral column and were the first animals to exist on Earth over 500 million years ago, and make up most of the life on Earth.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Manta and Ray Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Marine Mammal Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: Do you have a passion to save the ocean and the marine animals that call it their home? Does the thought of diving with whales fascinate you? Do you want to learn more about the ecology, biology, and conservation of marine mammals?

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  • SCUBA Explorers Monofin Program

    Your Freediving Explorer program was just the beginning. The Monofin Explorer experience introduces the monofin, which can help you swim faster and further.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Nudibranch Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: This course will help explore the world of nudibranchs and deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Photo & Video Program

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: Do you want amazing photos or videos of yourself being a mermaid or merman? Are you ready to wow your family and friends?

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  • SCUBA Explorers Sea Turtle Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: You will want to dive with sea turtles even more after completing the SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty program!

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  • SCUBA Explorers Shark Ecology

    A continuation of the SCUBA Explorer program: In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood, and learn information that will dispel common myths, and help you overcome your fears.

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  • SCUBA Explorers Underwater Communication Program

    Communication is an important part of being an Explorer. The Underwater Communication Explorer experience shows you some hand signals and communication techniques that will help you interact with your buddy or instructor

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  • SCUBA Explorers Underwater Model Program

    Learning to move comfortably and smoothly underwater is an important part of every Explorer program. The Underwater Model Explorer experience shows you how to look your best when you pose for the camera.

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