Phuket Diving For Your Kids
Dear parents!
We offer several diving programs for your children that can diversify your holiday together in Phuket, and perhaps even help you take a little break from your restlessness.
Please read some important notes regarding the features of children's diving.
The characteristics of children's psychology and physiology impose certain limitations on their ability to engage in diving:
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In most cases, children get cold quite quickly, even in warm water. And they don't like to admit it.
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It is harder for children to move around in thick neoprene suits and heavy fins.
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The peculiarities of the development of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems lead to problems during prolonged physical exertion.
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Children may be prone to overestimating their abilities or underestimating dangers.
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Children may not fully understand the basic principles of safe behavior underwater.
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Children are more susceptible to peer pressure, especially from parents.
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Children may strive to complete a task "at any cost" without considering the consequences.
Consider following:
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Pay close attention when filling out the medical questionnaire and the liability waiver form.
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Do not rush to introduce children to diving if your child is not yet ready physically or psychologically. It is very important that the child is an excellent swimmer and comfortable in the water.
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Start with simpler programs: Discover Scuba Diving (1 day and 2 dives). If the child enjoys it and everything goes well, continue training to the level of Junior Scuba Diver (another 2 days). If interest remains and the child has the strength, the Junior Open Water Diver course can be completed in one more day. In our dive center, the cost of the previous course will be included in the cost of the subsequent course, provided that all courses are taken within one trip.
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Be prepared for the course to take longer for a child than for an adult student. Take breaks of 1-2 days.
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Do not pressure the child. Try not to interfere with the instructor's work.
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Do not scold for mistakes, but encourage the slightest successes and achievements.
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Never exceed the depth and dive complexity limits set for children, either during the course or after its completion. When your child receives their certification, try to dive together as often as possible.
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Be sure to purchase diving insurance for yourself and your children.
PADI Bubble Maker
The PADI Bubblemaker program is designed for boys and girls aged 8 years and older.
This fun, easy and safe adventure will introduce your child to the family diving hobby. There are no strict requirements for enrollment in the course; it is enough for the child to feel confident in the water.
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A fun and action-packed pool program for children aged eight years and older
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One open water dive possible (maximum depth 2 meters)
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The program is led by a PADI instructor
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Does not require additional preparation
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The training process uses equipment designed specifically for children, not adults.
A typical lesson lasts about an hour (including course registration, preparation and adventure in the pool).
PADI Junior Scuba Diver
The PADI Junior Scuba Diver program is for boys and girls aged 10 years and older.
In just 2 days, your child will become a real diver and receive his first certificate!
During the course, he will learn how to independently prepare and use equipment. Master basic scuba diving skills. After the course, the child will be able to dive safely to a depth of up to 12 meters under the supervision of a PADI professional.
And if desired, improve your qualifications to the PADI Junior Open Water Diver level. To do this, you need to complete 2 more days of training under the Scuba Diver Upgrade program.
PADI Junior Open Water Diver
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver program is for boys and girls aged 10 years and older.
Your child will learn how to dive correctly and safely. He will be able to work in a team, both in the classroom and underwater, learn what it means to be a partner, and master all the skills of the Open Water Diver course.
We provide small cylinders especially for our young divers. Our instructors have extensive experience in teaching children.
In general, everything is the same as with adults, and even better!
After successfully passing the open water exam, your child will receive a certificate - PADI Junior Open Water Diver, which gives the right to dive in open water, accompanied by adults, to a depth of 12 meters. And most importantly, your child will learn to evaluate his strengths and cope with problems on his own. That is, he will take an important step in life.
PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver
The PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver program is for boys and girls aged 12 years and older.
If your child is already a certified diver, loves to dive and does not want to stop there, the special PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver program for children will open up new horizons for him.
Over the course of two days, he will complete five exciting adventure dives, where he will learn to navigate well using a compass, dive to a depth of 21 meters, learn a lot of interesting things about underwater inhabitants, and receive a certificate as an experienced young diver.