Designed for young divers aged 10–15, these sessions give a full introduction to scuba in a safe, structured environment. Pool sessions help you learn essential skills before heading into open water for real-world experience. You’ll gain confidence and have a lot of fun exploring underwater.
Pool sessions begin with a briefing on equipment and basic scuba techniques. Young divers practise breathing, mask clearing, and buoyancy under close supervision, ensuring safety and confidence.
Open water dives follow, held at sites such as Capernwray quarry (max depth 22m), Ellerton inland lake (max depth 7m), or Beadnell Bay shore dives (max depth 7m). Instructors guide every step, helping juniors apply pool skills in real conditions safely.
You’ll also learn underwater communication, navigation, and buddy skills, building both competence and confidence. By the end, young divers will be ready for further courses and exciting diving adventures.
Pool sessions are held at the heated 25m indoor pool at Seaton Valley High School, Seaton Delaval. Exclusive use ensures a focused, safe learning environment for juniors.
Open water dives take place at beginner-friendly local sites with safe access and suitable facilities, making it easy for young divers to enjoy the underwater experience while practising skills under expert supervision.
Participants must be 10–15 years old and physically able to swim. No prior experience is required, making this ideal for first-time junior divers.
Instructors adjust exercises to each child’s confidence level, ensuring learning is fun, safe, and rewarding.
Friendly, experienced instructors guide each young diver, offering personalised tips and encouragement to help skills develop quickly. Sessions are designed to build confidence in pool and open water environments.
Structured lessons combine fun and safety so you gain practical scuba experience while feeling comfortable and supported. The combination of pool and open water practice prepares juniors for future courses and enjoyable dives.
Young divers aged 10–15 can participate. Cadets are 10–11 and Juniors 12–15, giving age-appropriate guidance.
Every child is supported individually to ensure they gain confidence while learning new skills safely.
Four confined water dives in the pool and four open water dives are included.
This combination allows juniors to practise skills in a controlled environment before applying them in real-world conditions.
Mask clearing, regulator use, buoyancy control, and underwater navigation are all covered.
Instructors also focus on buddy skills, communication, and safe dive planning to prepare young divers for future courses.
Open water dives can take place at Capernwray quarry, Ellerton inland lake, or Beadnell Bay shore dives.
Each location offers safe access, facilities like changing rooms and showers, and a supportive environment for first open water experiences.
All scuba gear is provided, including mask, fins, regulator, and buoyancy device.
Young divers only need swimwear, allowing them to focus on learning and having fun underwater.
Yes, all sessions are closely supervised with small instructor-to-diver ratios. Exercises are structured to build skills and confidence safely.
Instructors continuously monitor comfort and ability, adjusting exercises if needed to keep everyone safe.
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