CHILDRENS SCUBA COURSES

BUBBLEMAKER COURSE

 

The PADI Bubblemaker course is a scuba pool experience designed for 8 to 9 yr olds. This is a course designed to give the children a safe, fun underwater experience. An initial brief covers a presentation on some inportant scuba diving rules and an orientation to scuba equipment. Then its a dive in the pool to blow some bubbles!

Children scuba dive under close supervision from their instructor while playing with underwater frisbees, Torpedos and underwater games.

 

  • Age 8yrs to 10yrs
  • Duration 1 1/2 hours
  • Cost £30

Please note. Prior to taking part in the course all participants must complete the PADI bubblemaker statement. Both participant and parent/guardian must sign the form. If any YES answers appear on the medical questionnaire, then the student must visit their GP and have page 2 of the full PADI medical signed declaring fitness to dive.

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BUBBLEMAKER PLUS Programme 

programme is designed as a follow on from the Bubblemaker course although previous experience is not essential.

During the course children will develop Scuba diving skills gain further experience in a fun packed extended Bubblemaker session. The course will include an introduction to basic skills, buoyancy control and Photography as well as playing some fun games and learning more about the amazing aquatic world

 

  • Age 8yrs to 10yrs
  • Duration 1 1/2 hours
  • Cost £56

 

Please note. Prior to taking part in the course all participants must complete the PADI bubblemaker statement. Both participant and parent/guardian must sign the form. If any YES answers appear on the medical questionnaire, then the student must visit their GP and have page 2 of the full PADI medical signed declaring fitness to dive.

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COURSE DATE TIMINGS        COST       
Bubblemaker 20th Jan 2024 1530-1645 £30
Bubblemaker  10th Feb 2024 1530-1645 £30
Bubblemaker 1st Apr 2024 1530-1645 £30
Bubblemaker 13th Apr 2024 1100-1215 £30
Bubblemaker 13th Jul 2024 1530-1645 £30
Bubblemaker 20th Jul 2024 1530-1645 £30

For more information, contact Simon at info@smg-scuba.co.uk

To book contact Tonbridge School Centre on 01732 304111

PADI SEAL TEAM COURSE

 

The PADI Seal Team course is the next step from the Bubblemaker course. Children learn new scuba diving skills and learn about the aquatic realm while completing 5 fun Aquamissions. Each Aquamission starts with an Aquamission dvd presented by a cartoon cast of Aquamission heroes. Children complete Aquamission challenges in a real diving log book and then go for a dive. During the dives, children learn real scuba skills and play fun underwater games. After completion of each Aquamission, children fill out details of their dive and receive a sticker.

 

This is a pool based course and an ideal preparation for future PADI courses.

 

  • Age 8yrs to 10yrs
  • Duration 6 hours (2 days)/4 day Recre8 version also available
  • Cost £170/£190 (includes Seal Team Crew Pack and certification)

 

 

 

Please note. Prior to taking part in the course all participants must complete the PADI Seal Team statement. Both participant and parent/guardian must sign the form. If any YES answers appear on the medical questionnaire, then the student must visit their GP and have page 2 of the full PADI medical signed declaring fitness to dive.

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COURSE DATE TIMINGS       COST      
PADI Seal Team 16th-17th Dec 2023 1400-1700/1300-1600 £180
PADI Seal Team 12th-13th Feb 2024 1000-1300 £180
PADI Seal Team 2nd-5th Ap 2024 1000-1230 £200
PADI Seal Team 15th-18th Jul 2024 1000-1230 £200

For more information, contact Simon at info@smg-scuba.co.uk

To book contact Tonbridge School Centre on 01732 304111

PADI MASTER SEAL TEAM COURSE

 

 

The PADI Master Seal Team is the follow on course from the PADI Seal Team.

As our new divers develop their scuba scuba skills through the Seal Team course they prepare for the next challenge, to become a Master Seal!!

 

Master Seal Team participants take part in 10 exciting specialty Aquamissions:

 

Creature ID Specialist

Environment Specialist

Inner space Specialist

Navigation Specialist

Night Specialist

Safety Specialist

Search and Recovery Specialist

Skin Diver Specialist

Snapshot Specialist

Wreck Specialist

 

The course buids on experience already gained on the Seal Team and provides a great preparation to enrol in the PADI Open Water Diver course in the future.

Search and Recovery

Age: 8 to 10 yrs

Duration: 7/8 hrs approx (over 3/4 sessions)

prerequisite: PADI Seal Team course

Cost: £180/£190(includes certification)

 

Please note. Prior to taking part in the course all participants must complete the PADI Seal Team statement. Both participant and parent/guardian must sign the form. If any YES answers appear on the medical questionnaire, then the student must visit their GP and have page 2 of the full PADI medical signed declaring fitness to dive.

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COURSE DATE   TIMINGS       COST      
PADI Master Seal Team 14th-16th Feb 2024   1000-1300 £190
PADI Master Seal Team 30th May-1st Jun   1000-1300 Thur/Fri. 1100-1400 Sat £190
PADI Master Seal Team 27th-30th Aug 2024   1000-1230 £200

For more information, contact Simon at info@smg-scuba.co.uk

To book contact Tonbridge School Centre on 01732 304111

PADI OPEN WATER REFERRAL COURSE

 

The PADI open water referral course is the first step to becoming a qualified PADI Open water diver.

The course is split into 2 sections:

  • Theory. Students study from the PADI Open water diver manual. There are 5 study sections and knowledge reviews. Each section is accompanied by a DVD and students complete the theory element with a 50 question multiple choice final exam.

 

  • Confined Water. During the confined water section, students complete a Waterskills  assessment and 5 confined water dives. During the confined water dives, students practice skills in preparation for the Open water environment.

SMG SCUBA offers a 3 day course as part of the Recre8 programme in the school holidays,. This format is perfect for the younger participants.12-16 yrs

 

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Age: 12+ (if 10yrs to 12yrs please contact info@smg-scuba.co.uk for guidance)
  • Timings: Varies (see below for course details)
  • Cost: £280
  • Included: PADI Open water Manual 
  • Log books available for purchase on course
COURSE DATE TIMINGS       COST   
PADI Open water referral course Recre8 8th-10th Apr 2024 1000-1600 £280
PADI Open water referral course Recre8 30th May-1st Jun 1000-1300 Thur/Fri. 1100-1400 Sat £280
PADI Open water referral course Recre8 19th-21st Aug 2024 1000-1600 £280
       

For more information, contact Simon at info@smg-scuba.co.uk

To book contact Tonbridge School Centre on 01732 304111