Create family memories that last a lifetime with PADI Youth Scuba Programmes

A Guest Blog by PADI...

It looks like 2021 is set to be a summer of staycations. With almost 200 PADI Dive Centres located across the nation, there’s never been a better time to introduce children into the scuba diving lifestyle you enjoy so much and start creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The waters around the UK have it all for children keen to learn new skills and discover underwater adventures. With a little help from PADI and their PADI Youth Programmes, you can give them a glimpse into the world of diving that you’re so passionate about and set them on the path to becoming a future scuba diver.

With their natural curiosity and affinity to learn new skills, children can make excellent scuba divers. Scuba diving helps kids become more confident people, both above and below the surface – through training and exploration of the underwater world. It’s a great way to deepen bonds and cultivate family relationships while also having fun and giving them a much-needed digital detox!

A good way to determine if your children are ready for scuba diving certification is to first enrol them in the Bubblemaker or PADI Seal Team programme.

PADI Bubblemaker is a one-day programme in a pool or confined water for children eight and older, with a max depth of two metres. PADI Seal Team is a more extensive pool programme for children eight and older that covers basic scuba diving skills in addition to fun activities such as taking underwater photos, practicing buoyancy and learning environmental awareness.

Children as young as 10 years old can enrol in the PADI® Open Water Diver course to earn a Junior Open Water Diver certification and when they reach age 15, they can upgrade their junior card to a PADI Open Water Diver certification card.

Connect with a local PADI Dive Centre to learn more and become a proud parent of a PADI scuba diver!