9950 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta
PADI SEAL TEAM
What is the SEAL Team?
The PADI Seal Team is for young scuba divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by completing exciting AquaMissions. Have you ever wondered what it's like to dive with flashlights, take digital pictures underwater or float effortlessly like an astronaut? Beyond learning basic scuba skills, there are specialty AquaMissions, such as wreck diving, navigation, buoyancy, environmental awareness and more. PADI Seal Team includes doing some cool stuff in the pool, meeting friends and sharing in the adventure of the underwater world. To join the PADI Seal Team, a child must be 8 years of age or older. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but kids should be comfortable in the water. Parental approval is required.
How it works
The first step of SEAL Team is five pool and class sessions.
This portion includes videos, quizzes and games, question and answer sessions and….of course...diving in the pool. Many of the topics we cover discuss problem solving under the water. What if my mask leaks? What if my regulator comes out of my mouth? What if the instructor steals my fin? We have loads of games to play to keep the kids engaged and they can bring snacks for the post pool class when we fill in our log books.
Pool and class are completed one dive at a time...one day at a time. We are happy to set up a schedule that works for your family. Monday to Friday during the day, evenings on a certain night, or weekends. All classes will depend on pool availability. Classes hold a maximum of 2 students per instructor. Children are welcome to wear a wet suit or a rash guard and (for sanitary reasons) will be expected to provide their own mask and snorkel.
After the pool and class sessions - the fun really starts. The shop will host a series of 10 Aquamissions that cover various dive specialties. Photography, Search and Recovery, Night Diving, Creature ID, and much more. Each adventure dive will teach a respect for the environment, focus on safety and FUN...FUN...FUN.
Kids must be a minimum of 8 years old to join the PADI SEAL Team. The program is designed for kids 8 and 9...although we will also accept 10 and 11 years old's.
Did you know that at the age of 10 years old, kids can actually complete the adult program and become Junior Open Water Divers? Ask us about that, or see the Open Water Diver section to learn more!
The 5 Pool and Class sessions are $259 plus GST. Includes all dive gear, and Seal log book.
SUMMER 2025 DATES:
JULY 14-15-161-17-18
OR
AUGUST 18-19-20-21-22
2 TIME OPTIONS EACH SESSION WITH A RATIO OF 2 KIDS TO 1 INSTRUCTOR
9AM-12PM
OR
12PM-3PM
Aqua Missions are $40. each plus GST.
Do you have questions? Ask Gertie, Scott and Tony who will be your children's Instructor during the SEAL Program. They will be delighted to discuss the possibilities with you, and look at booking a date that works for you and your family. Call the shop!
Are you looking to learn to scuba dive as a family? ASK US ABOUT FAMILY CLASSES
If you would like to register for one of our courses please call the shop at 587-353-3483 we will be happy to look at what dates work for your schedule and confirm your booking with a payment. Alternatively you can drop by the shop and register.
Jr Open Water Camps
Adults don’t get all the fun! Kids from 10-14 years old can become Jr Open Water Divers. The Junior Open Water Diver course covers the same material as the standard PADI Open Water Diver course but has smaller teacher-to-student ratios and shallower depth limits. In our Jr Open Water Diver Camps kids as young as 10 can take the same course as adults but with people there own age!
Part 1– Class & Pool- $319 plus GST
· Knowledge Development- Jr divers will get together with the instructor to go over books, watch some videos, learn how to use a dive computer, and complete some quizzes and a final exam. They will also have this time to ask any questions.
· Confined Water Dives- This is where the fun is! Jr divers will be practicing and demonstrating the skills learned in the knowledge development in our pool.
What’s included:
· Open Water Crew-pack to pre study ahead of time.
· Use of all scuba gear in the pool.
· 20% off regular priced mask, snorkel and fins and boots.
· 20% off on regular priced wetsuits.
· Referral in your log book to complete your Open Water Dives for your certification.
Part 1 of the Jr Open Water Camps are offered during school breaks Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm.
SUMMER 2025 DATES:
JULY 7-8-9-10-11 FROM 9AM-1PM
or
AUGUST 11-12-13-14-15 FROM 9AM-1PM
Part 2- Jr Open Water Dives- $299 plus GST
After kids complete the knowledge development and confined water dives they will need to complete 4 open water. These can be with the family on a trip some were warm or with us locally.
Locally these dives are completed in the Spring/Summer time with us at Lake Chaparral. Campers book in for there dives over 2 days during the week with other campers.
What we include:
· 4 Open Water dives in open water lakes.
· All Scuba gear (Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Boots are not included nor available to rent).
· Certification Card.
SUMMER 2025 DATES:
JULY 22-23 STARTING AT 10AM
OR
AUGUST 26-27 STARTING AT 10AM
How deep can a Junior Open Water Diver go?
Divers aged 10 and 11 must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian. Dives may not exceed 12 meters/40 feet.
Divers 12-14 years old must also dive with a certified adult and their maximum depth cannot exceed 18 meters/60 feet.
Introducing the Reef House!!
Welcome to a new kids club from Aqua Dive. For the adventurous kid that loves the water. Reef House includes our SEAL Team, JR Open Water Divers and our new Reef House program.
This is a fun new program designed for kids 5 to 10 years old exclusively at Aqua Dive!
Kids will learn some basic water skills:
• Swim strokes • Snorkeling • Boat safety • Water safety • Simple rescue skills
We will even throw in a bit of first aid!
1 hour packed with skills and games.
6 week program on Monday nights from 5 to 6 p.m.
Program will be taught by 2 PADI Certified Open Water Instructors. Including Gertie Griffith who is a First Aid Instructor as well as a Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor.
Call the shop to find out when classes start and get your kiddo into the Reef House!