SCUBA Diving for Children
Whilst there are limitations on certain activities beneath the water, it also makes for a great family activity!
Diving is a great activity for children to get involved in, as well as having fun, adventure and adrenaline, they learn about topics such as the environment, physics, biology and geography.
Kids can start as young as 8 years old, why not start your child on their underwater adventures – it could change their lives!
SCUBA Courses for Children
Aged 10 +
Junior Open Water Diver is a special scuba certification for divers who are at least 10 years old but younger than 15. The Junior Open Water Diver course covers the same material as the standard PADI Open Water Diver course, but it’s adapted for younger children. It’s perfect for eager aquanauts and for parents who can’t wait to get their future little buddies started young so that diving can become a family activity.
SCUBA Courses for Children
How Do You Upgrade a Junior Open Water Diver Certification?
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Because the Junior Open Water Diver course covers the same information and skills as the Open Water Diver course, a Junior Open Water Diver may upgrade to an Open Water Diver certification by simply ordering a replacement card once they turn 15.
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There’s nothing special you need to do when you order a new PADI card online or from a dive shop. The new card will automatically be printed without the ‘Junior’ designation if the diver is at least 15 years old.
