Best Scuba Diving Summer Camps
If you have a child who loves spending time in the water or into science, a scuba diving summer camp is the perfect opportunity for them to learn about a new passion. Whether they’re curious about diving and have yet to actually take the leap or are already fairly experienced, you can find a diving camp out there that will provide kids with unforgettable adventures.
All across the globe, from gorgeous lakes in the United States to the stunning coral reefs of Fiji, these diving summer programs offer something special and unique to campers. Campers can have fun and learn a little bit about science and the ecosystem along the way.
British Virgin Islands
Established in 1979, Sail Caribbean offers adventure summer camps in sailing, marine biology, and scuba diving for teens. Their sailing camps focus on leadership, learning, and personal growth. For over 40 years, Sail Caribbean has been offering sailing and diving programs during the summer break in the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands.
There's no need for any prior sailing, diving, or marine biology knowledge, students with zero or little experience are encouraged to join. Each year, students take command of a single-hull 50-foot sailing yacht or 45-foot catamaran and return home more confident and self-reliant after this amazing experience.
Sail Caribbean also offers an introductory course to marine biology for ages 11-18 where...
Sea Camp
Florida Keys, FL
Sea Camp is based in the Florida Keys and gives campers the opportunity to dive at one of the few living coral reefs in the United States. The camp sessions run for 18 days, and while there are one-week sessions available, these don't include any scuba diving. The camps are coed and open to kids ages 12-17.
During camp, kids can learn basic snorkeling skills and diving techniques while working towards earning certifications such as the Master SCUBA Diver certification. All dives are conducted off of the camp's pontoon cruisers, and all scuba equipment is provided by Sea Camp.
In addition to diving, there are other water activities such as sailing, kayaking, and marine science...
Sea Turtle Camp
Topsail Beach, NC
Sea Turtle Camps are open to girls and boys in high school grades 9th through 12th. While there are other water sports and conservation programs, only the SCUBA option gives children the opportunity to dive.
You don't need any experience to enroll in their diving camps, and there are three choices. The Open Water SCUBA, Advanced Open Water SCUBA, and Rescue Diver SCUBA, with sessions running for 6 or 11 days.
Professional divers coach students throughout the entirety of the camp ensuring they are safe and comfortable and always learning. The mission of Sea Turtle Camp is to help kids learn about marine biology through first-hand immersion experiences.
This is an excellent science program for...
Family Divers
Multiple Locations
Family Divers runs its all-inclusive family camps in 13 countries around the world which includes amazing destinations like the Cayman Islands, Philippines, Galapagos Islands, and the Maldives.
Each of them is open to kids between the ages of 5 and 17 along with their whole families. Both kids and adults are able to dive.
The exact schedule and accommodation depend on the destination, with housing on everything from aboard a ship, in a resort, or in private villas. Additional activities can include fly fishing, zip-lining, basketball, and even yoga.
Most itineraries include multiple dives daily with plenty of time spent in the water! Their 14-day Indonesia tour includes up to 42 dives, and almost every...
Trilogy Dive Center
Tampa, FL
Trilogy Dive Center in Tampa, Florida, offers an open water program for campers who want to get their SDI Open Water Diver Certification. Then there is an advanced open water for campers who are already certified. There is also an adventure camp that offers snorkeling and other water sports.
The Trilogy Dive Center day camps run 5 days from Monday through Friday. Campers just need to bring their own lunch since all equipment and transportation to the dive sites are included.
Throughout the week kids ages 10 to 17 will learn in the classroom as well as in the pool and the open water. Students will always be with trained staff supervising and teaching them...
Just Add Water
Northern Ohio
Just Add Water runs programs at school locations around northern Ohio to help students 10+ years and older prepare for part one of their scuba certification. These day programs occur each weekday from early morning to afternoon.
Each offers classroom and pool training and can help with open water preparation as 5 pool dives take place. During the sessions, campers learn about the equipment needed for diving, safety issues, and more about the underwater world and how to protect it.
Families can also join their year-round snorkeling and scuba classes. You should also look at what group trips they have planned for this upcoming year if you want to go on one of their group...
Scuba Marco
Marco Island, FL
Scuba Marco helps teenagers prepare for and complete their PADI Open water certification. Over the course of four days, students will start by training in the classroom, then the pool, before finally going to the open water.
Across days three and four campers will complete a total of four open water dives, with two per day. By the end of the course, all campers who have successfully completed their dives will receive PADI certificates.
This day camp is open to campers aged 10-14. All snorkeling equipment must be provided by you, but you can also rent it from them, and the diving equipment is included in the camp cost.
It takes place on Marco Island...