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SCUBA for the whole family!

Aqua Adventure University offers Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified Scuba Programs for the entire family. Whether you want to get certified to enjoy that family vacation in the tropics or you just want to experience something new, there is something of interest for the whole family! All equipment is provided, and programs are age specific. Students will experience Scuba in this underwater education. Each program has an agenda and a set of goals. All students will use equipment under water. Bring a lunch daily.


SCUBA Programs

SASY
Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth (SASY) allows children to float comfortably at the surface and view the environment below for extended periods of time. The system is designed to keep children at the surface, yet allow them to participate with the rest of the family. SASY consists of one classroom session and 5 pool sessions. All equipment provided.

Bubblemakers
The PADI Bubblemaker program is fun, easy and safe. It is a way for youngsters to join in the family fun of scuba diving or even start a trend! Children should be able to swim 15 yards and should be comfortable submerging their faces in the water. Bubblemakers consists of one classroom session and 5 pool sessions. All equipment provided.

Seal Team
This class is for young divers looking for action-packed fun in a pool. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dive with flashlights, take digital pictures underwater or float effortlessly like an astronaut? These “AquaMissions,” which you can try, include buoyancy, wreck navigation, underwater photography, environmental awareness and more, as well as learning safe diving. Here’s your chance to do some cool stuff in the pool, meet friends and share in the adventure of the underwater world. Seal Team is 5 classroom and 5 pool sessions. All equipment provided.

Junior Open Water
This class leads to a PADI scuba certification. The program consists of 5 classroom sessions, 5 pool sessions, and 4 open water dives at a local lake. All materials and equipment provided.

Family Scuba
This program is designed to involve the entire family in scuba. The program is customized to enroll each member of the family at the appropriate level for that member. The program consists of 5 classroom sessions and 5 pool sessions. Additionally, 4 open water dives at a local lake are required for Open Water certifications. All materials and equipment provided.

Open Water
The PADI Open Water Certification program is for adults ages 15 and up. The Open Water program leads to a PADI scuba certification. The program consists of 5 classroom sessions, 5 pool sessions, and 4 open water dives at a local lake. All materials and equipment provided.


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