We close our pool for winter but open up again in March
Discover an ocean of possibilities with our PADI Bubblemaker Kids course! Perfect for young explorers aged 8 and up, this course is an enchanting gateway to the underwater kingdom. Imagine your child's face light up with wonder as they take their first breaths underwater, all in a fun-filled, super-safe setting.
The PADI Bubblemaker is designed to be an engaging and educational experience. Your young ones will learn essential safety guidelines, have a hands-on introduction to kid-friendly scuba equipment, and play interactive underwater games, all while staying within a maximum depth of 2 meters (approximately 6 feet).
The adventure begins with a brief orientation session, where we introduce the fundamentals of diving safety and basic skills.
Afterwards, it's pool time! Kids will don their mini scuba gear and participate in an exciting in-water session, practicing fundamental skills and playing educational games that boost underwater confidence.
Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, we offer a tranquil setting for your child's first diving experience. We're conveniently located near London and other neighboring towns like Basingstoke, Newbury, and Winchester—just 5 minutes from the M3. We will send you the full address and postcode upon booking.
Our centre is part of a globally renowned network and is your trusted partner in diving adventures. Owned by Simon, a diving expert with decades of experience, our centre provides a comprehensive range of PADI and TDI courses. Our "learn now, dive later" philosophy ensures you maximise your holiday time by gaining skills beforehand.
Not only do we specialise in youth diving programs, but we also offer bespoke dive holidays and partnerships with exotic locations like Gozo, Malta, and our iconic Indonesian centres. So whether you're a school, a family, or an individual, our wide range of packages is tailored to meet your every need.
Come, dive into a lifetime of oceanic exploration with our PADI Bubblemaker course. We promise an unforgettable splash for your young adventurer!
No, the course is designed for beginners with little or no prior experience in scuba diving.
The Bubblemaker course is for kids aged 8 and over.
The course typically takes 2 hours, including the theory session, pool dive, and open water dive.
No, the course is not a certification course. However, we can make out unofficial certificates to participants for groups, just let us know beforehand.
Yes, all the scuba diving equipment necessary for the course is provided.
You should bring a swimsuit, a towel, and a change of clothes.
While you don't need to be a competitive swimmer, basic swimming skills and comfort in the water are essential for scuba diving.
We have a small number of prescription masks let us know the details when making a booking to see if we can accomodate.
Contact lenses can usually be worn while diving.
Yes, our training pool is heated!
Assuming you have no irregularities in your ears and sinuses, no. The discomfort if the normal effect of water pressure pressing in on your ears. Fortunately, our bodies are designed to adjust for pressure changes in our ears – you just need to learn how to properly equalise. If you have no difficulties adjusting to air pressure during flying, you’ll probably experience no problem learning to adjust to water pressure while diving.
Yes, we offer complimentary WI-FI on site.
The biggest medical problems that may prevent you from diving are asthma, diabetes, recent surgery, high blood pressure and certain prescription medicines. If you are concerned, please refer to our medical statement. If you answer yes to any of the questions, it’s best to get an ok and signed statement from your personal doctor.
About the centre
Oakley, Basingstoke
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Blue Marlin Dive UK, a partner of adventuro.
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