Individual approach
One instructor at our school always teaches a sensible number of students. We never push things to the limit and give every student 100% of our attention.
Give the experience for a lifetime
A first introduction to scuba diving for children aged 10 to 14. Playfully, at their own pace, with an instructor looking after no more than two children.
1 150 CZKfor the programme
Training with Divers Direct. Your pace, a shared goal.
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10–14years
90 minfull programme
Max. 2children per instructor
Includedequipment and photos
01 / YOUR JOURNEY BELOW THE SURFACEYour next step.
Your next step.
Their adventure.
10–14 years · First dive with an instructor
- 01
For children aged 10 to 14 who want to try breathing from scuba equipment.
- 02
For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and intrigued by a new experience.
- 03
For parents who want a small group and individual attention.
- 04
For children who want to try diving first before the full course.
A step further with every dive.
Get to know the water.Gain confidence.Dive in.
You get to know the new environment gradually. From explanations on dry land to your own experience beneath the surface.
02 / TOGETHER FROM THE VERY STARTFirst breath.
First breath.
Child-friendly, at their own pace.
Approximately 90 minutes
Introduction · Enlarge01 / 04
First breaths · Enlarge02 / 04
Discovering · Enlarge03 / 04
Joy to take away · Enlarge04 / 04- STEP 01 / 04
Introduction
The instructor will introduce the children to the equipment and explain the basic rules. The child must be able to swim and should not have a great fear of water.
10–14 years · no more than two children per instructorEnlarge photoIntroduction - STEP 02 / 04
First breaths
In the shallow area, the child gradually gets used to breathing from a scuba set and to the new environment. Everything takes place under the instructor's guidance.
In a calm setting in the shallow areaEnlarge photoFirst breaths - STEP 03 / 04
Discovery
This is followed by playful exercises according to the child's age, enthusiasm and readiness. The instructor decides the pace and depth; reaching the bottom is not the aim of the lesson.
Approximately 90 minutes for the whole programmeEnlarge photoDiscovery - STEP 04 / 04
Fun to take away
A small reward at the end and photographs within a week will remind you of the first adventure. Further training appropriate to the child's age can follow this experience.
Equipment and photographs includedEnlarge photoLittle partners in preparation for diving
Everything important.
In advance.
Included in the programme
- Hire of the necessary diving equipment
- Entrance to the relevant pool or pit for the duration of the programme
- Instructor services
- Online study materials and electronic photographs
What you should know
- Entrance for an accompanying adult into the water and staying in the other parts of the aquapark is charged separately.
You will confirm the exact dates and conditions with the school before starting.
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NO QUESTION IS TOO SILLYBefore you
Before you
dive in.
Must the child be able to swim?
Yes. The condition is to be able to swim and not have a great fear of water.
Can a parent stay by the pit?
A dry companion has free entrance to the pit, without entering the water. For certified diving companions, the school offers a paid diving option; please confirm the price and conditions in advance.
How do I book a children's dive?
After ordering and paying, select the pink Try scuba diving for children date in the calendar. Do not use the adult date.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel and something to drink. You may bring your own mask or swimming goggles.
Is it a certification course?
No. It is an introductory experience with an instructor. Further training will be chosen according to the child's age and experience.
Another story
begins here.
Choose a programme and arrange the next step with the school.
Where
next?
Explore other ways below the surface.
The course does not
end with us.
Divers Direct regularly organises one-day and weekend Events and diving expeditions for members of its club. And you can continue with follow-on courses right at these events.
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Why dive
s Divers?
Professional instructors
Every one of our instructors and divemasters lives and breathes diving, loves teaching, and passes that enthusiasm on. We are a team of enthusiasts who will draw you into the world of diving.
Quality training
We maintain high standards and take no shortcuts. Safety, fun, efficiency and ecology too – that is the foundation of every course we run.
SSI Certification
We run certification courses according to SSI standards. SSI certifications are internationally recognised in the diving world.
Flexible dates
We will agree on training dates that suit you. Flexibility is a given for us and we always do our utmost to accommodate you.
Our own 8m diving pit
We train in the deepest pit in the Czech Republic – at Aquapalace Praha in Čestlice. There we have ideal conditions for pool training, and it shows in our divers.
We don’t end with the course
With us you can continue – lectures, training sessions, trips, expeditions, follow-on courses. And on top of that, a 10% discount on equipment and other courses.
A great community
Divers Direct is more than a school – it is a community. Lectures, evenings in the clubhouse, experiences that bring people together.
Experience from all over the world
Our instructors teach here and abroad – we have know-how from all over the world. We are happy to share it with every one of our students.