Scuba Explorers (formerly Scuba Rangers)

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To view all the session times/dates click on "book now" to enter the booking page, choose the start date you're interested in, then click "book now" and "continue" to bring up the course schedule.

Once you book your course, our team will register you for class materials. You will receive an email with a link to your materials from the agency (SSI or SDI/TDI). Our training team can be reached at training@ecdivers.com if you have any questions about the course.

 

**Next course runs April 16, 17, 18 and 19th from 9:30-12:00 at the Atkinson Pool in Sudbury!**

SSI has updated it’s kids scuba programming. The program is now Scuba Explorers and has new an exciting possibilities for learning! Check out the SSI info about the program:  https://www.divessi.com/en/diving-for-kids

Scuba Explorers introduces children to scuba in a gentle, multi faceted way. This course is NOT a certification course, it’s an experience course, for children 8-13 years old. Your Scuba Explorer will learn about ocean convservation, work on snorkeling skills and be introduced to most of the same skills as in an open water course (snorkeling, regulator breathing, mask skills, etc) in a no pressure way. There’s no pass or fail in the course, and while students are encouraged to try the skills there’s no pressure to if they’re not comfortable doing them. We also leave plenty of time to just play and get comfortable underwater (and bring plenty of toys to play with!)

Scuba Explorers classes are safe, taught only by instructors specifically trained in teaching scuba to children, and will introduce your child to the wonders of scuba in a gentle, multi-faceted manner. It’s a great pre-cursor to an open water certification, or just for fun! While they won’t be able to get into the ocean until they are old enough to take the Junior Open Water Course, the Scuba Rangers Course can start to develop a passion that could turn into a lifelong hobby, or even more!

The course fee of $500 per child includes all necessary gear (students should bring a bathing suit and towel), a certified instructor (1:4 ratio), a Scuba Explorers workbook and stickers,  and an ECD t-shirt . ECD will provide all the necessary gear, though we encourage students to have their own mask,fins and snorkel to ensure comfort and fit. Students that require vision correction (glasses) to participate will need to provide a prescription mask for themselves. All ECD students receive 10% off equipment purchases while enrolled in a course.

* please note that a student MUST participate in the Snorkel Explorer session (session 1) or schedule a private make up session to move forward to the Scuba Explorers sessions

Before Class

Before you can start class you’ll need to fill out some paperwork. This will be sent out via docusign. In order to send the paperwork to the parent/guardian and child we'll need 2 separate emial addressses as requested in the registration form. The primary email on the reservation will receive course notifications and the secondary will receive only the paperwork via docusign for the child to sign. The medical form linked below is for review, the actual form to return to use will be part of the docusign paperwork.

  • Between 8 and 13 years old
  • comfortable in the water, able to swim 1 pool length unassisted
  • Clear medical history or MD sign-off if necessary.

Due to the specialization of our instructors for this class, private SCUBA ranger courses are typically not available. If you’re interested in joining a course or putting together a special SCUBA rangers event, please don’t hesitate to contact us at training@ecdivers.com

  • five pool sessions
  • Use of all required gear in the pool. Contacts or a corrective mask are recommended for those needing vision correction.
  • Internationally trained/certified instructor
  • Low student to instructor ratios
  • Free Stylish Scuba T-shirt
  • Free gear review sessions with East Coast Divers PRODUCT SPECIALIST.

Class Forms

Below you will find links to REQUIRED class forms. These forms must be reviewed in their entirety before participating in any ECDivers in-water program. Arrival to class with incomplete documents may result in a forfeiture of that class date. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing the class forms please email our training department at training@ecdivers.com.