All five blocks
Full programme
The complete programme including scuba is for ages 8 and over. Children aged 6–7 participate only in activities without scuba equipment.
- 13 lessons
- Option to pay by term
Little explorers.
Big adventures.
A club for children aged 6–10. Playful, gradual introductions to snorkelling, mermaiding and freediving; scuba diving from age 8 only.
from 1 190 CZKaccording to the selected option
Training with Divers Direct. Your pace, a shared goal.
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6–10years
13sessions in the full programme for ages 8 and over
5follow-on blocks
2–6children in the group
01 / YOUR JOURNEY BELOW THE SURFACEDiving,
Diving,
which children enjoy!
6–10 years · SSI Children's Programme
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For children aged 6 to 10 who love water.
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For little curious explorers of the underwater world.
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For families looking for a regular club.
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For children who enjoy learning through play in a small group.
A step further with every dive.
Learning through play.First dives.Discover a new world.
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 STARTSmall discoveries.
Small discoveries.
Great joy in water.
13 lessons, usually 1.5–2 hours
Ecology · Enlarge01 / 04
Snorkel and monofin · Enlarge02 / 04
Breath-hold and scuba · Enlarge03 / 04
Joint finish · Enlarge04 / 04- STEP 01 / 04
Ecology
The first lesson is devoted to the aquatic environment and ecology. Children learn using visual aids and games, with plenty of time for their own exploration.
1 ecology lesson · programme for ages 6–10Enlarge photoChildren get to know the aquatic world and waste sorting - STEP 02 / 04
Snorkel and monofin
Two snorkelling lessons and two mermaiding lessons follow the introductory session. Children discover different ways of moving in water and gradually gain new experience.
2 snorkelling lessons + 2 mermaiding lessonsEnlarge photoWater games in a children's group - STEP 03 / 04
Breathing and scuba
Three freediving lessons and four scuba diving lessons will expand children's underwater world. The blocks follow one another in the given order, according to the SSI Explorers programme.
Freediving from age 6 · scuba from age 8Enlarge photoBreathing and scuba - STEP 04 / 04
Joint finale
The thirteenth lesson is for children and parents alike. Games and a joint finale are complemented by stamps in the logbook and awards in MySSI. Explorers is a children's programme, not OWD certification.
13th lesson together with parentsEnlarge photoLittle partners in preparation for diving
03 / CHOOSE YOUR PACEOne goal.
One goal.
Your journey.
Choose the option that suits your plans. The final price and availability will be confirmed in the school’s offer.
Sequential booking
Individual blocks
Ecology, snorkelling, mermaiding and freediving from age 6; scuba from age 8. The blocks must be completed in sequence.
- Scope according to the selected block
- Confirm the progression with the instructor
Everything important.
In advance.
Included in the programme
- Hire of the necessary diving equipment
- Entrance to the pool and diving pit at Aquapalace Praha Čestlice
- Explorers Book, equipment and small rewards
- Instructor and, depending on the group size, also an assistant
- Electronic card in MySSI
What you should know
- An individual course for one child is available at an additional 50% charge according to the offer.
You will confirm the exact dates and conditions with the school before the course begins. The course runs with a minimum of 2 children.
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NO QUESTION IS TOO SILLYBefore you
Before you
dive in.
At what age can a child try scuba?
The Scuba Explorer block is for ages 8 and over. Children aged 6–7 participate only in activities without scuba equipment; arrange the scope and price according to their age.
When do the lessons take place?
The lessons start in October/November and finish in April/May. In terms of timing, usually every other weekend on Saturday or Sunday according to the timetable. For more information, please contact us at niky@divers.cz
What if we miss a lesson?
Replacement is arranged individually with the instructor. One replacement lesson is free within the programme.
Is equipment included in the price?
Yes. The instructor will also advise you which personal equipment would be suitable for the child.
What follows after the club?
Children's specialities or later Junior OWD. Arrange recognition of prior training with the school. This programme on its own is not OWD.
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?
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.
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.