Course Requirements
- 10 – 14 years old.
- Be medical fit for scuba.
- Be able to swim 200 meters any style, non stop.
- Perform a 10 minute survival float.
- Students have up to one year to complete the course.
Purchase your personal gear package from Fin-Tastic Diving (fins, mask, snorkel, boots) and receive a 10% discount on this package. A starter package has been selected for you which includes a log book, whistle, and surface marker buoy.
Course Details
To train students that when evaluated by the RAID Instructor are deemed to have sufficient knowledge, skills and experience to dive with an adult buddy diver of at least the same level of certification or higher in Open Water conditions like that in which their training was conducted in or better, without supervision of a dive leader (scuba Instructor/Divemaster).
Complete the following:
Online e-learning or mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam.
Before any Open Water diving the student must perform and demonstrate to a RAID instructor.
A ten-minute survival swim/float without the use of mask, fins, snorkel, or other swimming aids Distance swimming capability by one of the two following methods:
swim 200 m without the use of mask, fins, snorkel, or other swimming aids.
OR
swim 300 m using mask, fins and snorkel without other swimming aids.
If conditions warrant students may wear a diving suit provided they are weighted for neutral buoyancy
Complete course over a minimum of two days and totaling a minimum of:
2 hours logged underwater in Open Water.
4 Open Water dives.
The open circuit gas for the participant is Air. The Nitrox Speciality may be combined with this course, provided the Nitrox certification is completed after the SCUBA Diver or Junior SCUBA Diver certification.
DEPTH LIMITATIONS
10 to 11-year old: The maximum depth of 12 meters / 50 feet
12 to 14-year old: The maximum depth of 20 meters / 60 feet
Step 1: Complete eLearning Course
Step 2: Complete Classroom and Pool Training
- This is a 2 day course with at least 4 dives between both days.
- Includes use of scuba kit. Does not include any travel, park fees, or boat charter fees.
Step 3: Complete Certification
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E-Learning
$120
Upcoming Classes
There are no classes scheduled for this course. Please call us at (203) 605-9590 or fill out the contact form to get more information on upcoming classes.