PADI Seal Team

. Finally a Kids SCUBA Course. . The PADI Seal Team is a program specially designed for kids 8 to 12 years old. The materials are tailored to this age group and include a special DVD, workbook and activities. This is not an adult program modified for kids. . Sign-up for this life changing program today.

PADI Seals will learn the basics of SCUBA diving through a structure learning environment combined with extremely fun activities. This is a stimulating program which appeals to kids who crave adventure and are looking for a challenge in learning new skills. Participants will gain an appreciation for preserving the aquatic realm. This program will also give credit towards the PADI Jr. Open Water Diver certification. . Class Break-Down What? This program is broken down into Aqua Missions which will include Classroom and Pool time. Each session is approximately 2 hours in length. Upon successful completion of the first 5 Aqua Missions (total 3 sessions), students become a PADI Seal Team members. When a student completes an additional 10 specialty Aqua Missions, students become Master Seal Team members. The first five Aqua Missions include: Aqua Mission 1 - Swim underwater with scuba gear, hand signals, use gear, learn how to equalize. (session 1) Aqua Mission 2 - Recover and clear regulator, learn how to equalize mask. (session 1) Aqua Mission 3 - Learn how to use BCD, clear mask, and breath from octopus. (session 2) Aqua Mission 4 - Learn how to find lost regulator, clear regulator, and become neutrally buoyant. (session 2) Aqua Mission 5 - Scuba gear on learn how to snorkel, snorkel/regulator exchange, swim on surface. (session 3) Specialty Aqua Missions include: Creature Id - Learn how identify creatures and use hand signals. Environmental - Learn how to protect environment while diving. Inner Space - Learn how to control buoyancy and the effects of water on underwater objects. Navigation - Learn how to navigate underwater. Wreck - Dive our simulated Ship Wreck, there is a lot to discover, maybe even find a Treasure. Night - Learn how to dive in the dark using underwater flashlights. Safety - Learn about diving safety and safety gear. Search & Recovery - Learn how to find and recover lost items. Skin Diver - Learn how to skin dive more effectively. Snapshot - Learn how to take photos underwater. Where? The classroom and pool sessions will be held at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center - 2300 Sunset, Forest Grove, OR (503) 359-3238 ETA from Beaverton - 25 minutes via T.V. Hwy. /from Portland - 35 minutes via Sunset Hwy. The Forest Grove Aquatic Center is located behind the Pacific University in Forest Grove. To download directions as a pdf click HERE. When? Pacific Watersports has two different evenings that we offer classes (Tuesday and Sunday). If you have a group of 4 or more we can run a Seal Team private class on different dates. To veiw dates available click on LEARN MORE below. To view up-coming class schedule for all our courses click HERE or to view detailed store calendar click HERE Are there any Prerequisites? Yes, good general health and an ability to be comfortable in the water, minimum age limit of 8. What are the Costs? Our Base Aqua Mission program (Includes 5 base Missions - 3 sessions total: approx. 2 hours each) costs a total of $145.00 this includes: your own personal student kit (Aqua Mission Activity Book with Logbook, Aqua Mission DVD, Aqua Mission stickers, Aqua Mission temporary Tattoo, Certificate upon Completion, Certification Card), use of pool training scuba equipment, and certification fee. You must furnish: mask, fins, snorkel, and Shorty Wetsuit quality for SCUBA use (Savings certificate offered if purchased from Pacific Watersports). Each additional Specialty Aqua Mission is $30 per mission. Parents consider joining your kid in the pool with Discover Scuba for only $ 20.00. Bring a disposable underwater camera to take photos of your kid while they are blowing bubbles. This will be offered on Aqua Mission 5. Seal Team for kids 8 years old and above. - $ 145.00 Aqua Missions - $ 30.00 Each. Must have completed the Seal Team Course. Back to Kids Programs