Experience Programs
TRY A Snorkeling or Scuba EXPERIENCE PROGRAM BEFORE YOU DIVE ALL IN
A PADI Experience Program is a beginner-friendly, non-certification introduction to snorkeling or scuba diving designed for people with little or no prior experience. It gives you the chance to try the activity in a safe, supervised environment—typically in a pool—while learning basic skills and using equipment under the guidance of a certified professional.
Discover Snorkeling
Learn the basics of using a mask, snorkel, and fins.
Minimum Age: 8
Discover Scuba
Try a fun, one-hour pool session under the direct supervision of a PADI professional.
Minimum Age: 10
4 Participant Limit
SEAL TEAM
FUN ACTION-PACKED AQUAMISSIONS For Ages 8 and UP
The PADI Seal Team program is an action-packed scuba experience designed just for kids ages 8 and up. Through fun, hands-on “AquaMissions,” young divers learn real scuba skills while exploring the underwater world in a safe pool environment. From floating weightlessly like an astronaut to trying exciting tasks like underwater navigation or photography, every session is built around learning, confidence, and fun.
SEAL Team - A
5 Skill Building AquaMissions
Across the first five AquaMissions, kids learn fundamental scuba skills, including:
- Breathing underwater safely
- Mask clearing
- Regulator recovery
- Buoyancy
- Finning techniques
- Comfort and confidence using scuba equipment
These missions are designed to build a strong foundation and prepare participants to become recognized PADI Seal Team Members.
SEAL Team - B
Snorkeling & Freediving
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Snorkeling
- Snorkel swim
- Breath control
- Clear a snorkel
- Clear a mask
Specialty AquaMission: Freediving
- Perform breath-hold
- Buddy team descents
SEAL Team - C
Safety and Search & Recovery
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Safety
- Cramp recovery
- Rescue lines
- Signals
- Tows
- Alternate air swim
Specialty AquaMission: Search & Recovery
- Search patterns
- Lift bags
SEAL Team - D
Innerspace & Wreck
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Innerspace
- Neutrally buoyancy
- Hovering
- Task
Specialty AquaMission: Wreck
- Buoyancy control
- Measure and record data
SEAL Team - E
Underwater Science & AWARE Dive for Debris
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Underwater Science
- Gas observations
- Neutral buoyany
- Task
- Sound in water
Specialty AquaMission: AWARE Dive Against Debris
- Body position
- Search patterns
- Task
SEAL Team - F
Creature ID & Snapshot
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Creature ID
- Ccreature names
- Creature hand signals
Specialty AquaMission: Snapshot
- Camera use
- In focus
- Lighting
- Safety
SEAL Team - G
Shark & Night
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Shark
- Appropriate actions
- Shark species
- Conservation
- Hand signals
Specialty AquaMission: Night
- Flashlight use
- Procedures
- Communication
SEAL Team - H
Adaptive Support & Navigation
SEAL Team Members must complete AquaMissions 1 - 5 before attempting Specialty AquaMissions.
Specialty AquaMission: Adaptive Support
- Explain
- Demonstrate
- Support
- Task
Specialty AquaMission: Navigation
- Compass heading.
- Compass handling
- Estimate distance
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