June 9–20 (Monday-Friday, 2 Weeks), $1,200

The SCUBA adventure begins with the SeaTREK experience at the Aquarium. Earn an Open Water NAUI SCUBA Diver certification* through classroom and pool training provided by a certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium Marine Operations staff.

Open water certification dives will take place over two days (weather permitting). After SCUBA certification, campers will have an opportunity to dive at the Aquarium. Campers must pass a basic swimming test and provide their own SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, fins, booties, wetsuit, weight belt, and and gear bag. All other gear and study materials are included. Waiver and study materials will be given to parents during the mandatory SCUBA information session (date to follow in confirmation packet).

All waivers must be turned in before May 16, 2025. Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes, or other medical conditions must provide doctor’s approval. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after May 19, 2025, including refunds for medical conditions.

*SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Only those who successfully complete all requirements and demonstrate skills will be certified.

July 7–11, $850

The SCUBA adventure continues with a skills refresher before heading out for eight open water dives (weather permitting) to earn a NAUI Advanced and Enriched Air – Nitrox SCUBA certification*! Campers will explore new dive environments and gain the skills necessary to plan and execute advanced dives in a safe manner. A certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium Marine Operations staff will lead the skills refresher and open water diving. Campers must be Open Water SCUBA certified by a recognized recreational diving agency (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.) before the mandatory parent information session (date to follow in confirmation packet). During this parent information session, participants will receive all waivers and study materials needed for the course. Campers must pass drift diving skills, mapping, navigation, data collection, deep diving and a limited visibility dive in order to obtain their NAUI Advanced SCUBA certification. All waivers must be turned in before June 13, 2025. Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes or other medical conditions must provide doctor’s approval. Advanced SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after June 16, 2025, including refunds for medical conditions.

*Advanced SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Only those who successfully complete all requirements and demonstrate skills will be certified.