Come experience that first breath underwater (something you will never forget)! During this week-long camp, our PADI instructors will lead campers on a journey of exploration and excitement of the underwater world. Our PADI Instructors will work with each camper to ensure that they are able to grasp the course material and learn new skills underwater in a safe and inclusive environment. SCDC Youth Scuba Camp allows young divers to have fun while learning about the aquatic environment, and ocean awareness! We offer two camper levels during the summer and will be offering a Spring Break Camp in 2023!

 Camper not yet certified?

Open Water Camp: Our PADI Instructors will lead the campers through earning their Open Water Scuba certifcation. Through a combination of educational materials, classroom sessions, and practical hands-on sessions, campers will learn how to dive in a safe and inclusive environment. Our campers will learn how to safely interact with the marine environment and gain valuable experience learning to dive using PADI’s safe diving practices.  Upon completion of the Open Water course each camper will have completed 5 Open Water dives and will be able to dive to a depth of 60 feet.

Minimum Age: 12 years old

2022 Camp Dates:  June 13 – 17, July 4-8, and July 18-22

Time: 9 am-4 pm (with 1 hour lunch) on Monday – Wednesday. Thursday and Friday may be longer depending on when we finish our Open Water dives. 

Cost: $599 per camper

Camper already certified?

Advanced Open Water Camp: If your camper is already Open Water certified they can join us on an adventure of a lifetime! Our Advanced Open Water camp will provide each camper with hours of time in the water, perfecting important skills such as buoyancy, finding lost objects, and navigating a dive site. Through a combination of educational materials, classroom sessions, and practical hands-on sessions, campers will learn how to dive in a safe and inclusive environment. By the end of the week each camper will have completed 5 adventure dives in Open Water and will be able to dive to a depth of 70 feet.

Minimum Age: 12 years old

Minimim Certification Level: PADI Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent

2022 Camp Dates:  June 27-July 1, July 11-15, and July 25-29

Time: 9 am-4 pm (with 1 hour lunch) on Monday – Wednesday. Thursday and Friday may be longer depending on when we finish our Open Water dives. 

Cost: $650 per camper

What is included? All Educational materials and classroom instruction, pool fees, dive site fees, transportation to and from pool and dive site.  

Shop Local! We offer a 10% discount on equipment purchases in our store when enrolled in class. 

Requirements:  Must be able to swim and have SCUBA mask, fins, snorkel, booties, weights, weight belt, wetsuit, SMB, and gear bag. Ask our experienced staff to outfit your child for dive-quality gear to keep them safe. Students must be able to concentrate during lessons and take written multiple choice tests.