WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Includes all your books: PADI Open Water Diver Crew Pak & Emergency First Response Participant Manual
- Like-new Aqua Lung rental equipment: BCD, regulator with an octopus and dive computer, wetsuit and tanks*
- 4 dives total off our Newton 46’ custom dive boat, Lady Go Diver
- Professional instruction with experienced PADI instructors
- Certification card processing
- Transparent and convenient experience - no hidden fees for rentals or charters
*Rental equipment is replaced each year with the newest model for your safety and comfort
WHAT YOU PROVIDE:
- Transportation to and from the boat on dive days
- Lunch, snacks and drinks for the week
- Completed PADI course material knowledge reviews
- Completed medical forms (we email them to you to print, fill out and bring to camp), with a physician’s sign-off if needed
- Your own personal and safety gear: mask, snorkel, fins (boots if using open heel fins), weights, surface marker buoy (SMB) with finger spool, whistle and logbook (students get 10% off personal gear)
OPEN WATER SUMMER SCUBA CAMP SESSIONS:
- Session 1: June 1-5, 2026
- Session 2: June 15-19, 2026
- Session 3: June 29 - July 3, 2026
- Session 4: July 13-17, 2026
- Session 5: August 10-14, 2026
Limited space available – book today!
OPEN WATER SUMMER SCUBA CAMP DAY TO DAY:
- Day 1: Classroom - lunch - pool session
- Day 2: Classroom - lunch - pool session
- Day 3: Dives 1 and 2 - lunch - logbooks & review
- Day 4: Dives 3 and 4 - lunch - logbooks & review
- Day 5: First aid and CPR class - lunch - pizza pool party
What is the full DXDivers experience?
We’re proud to offer everything you need in one place. Our full retail store carries more than 100 diving brands and over 3,000 products, and we have a training pool out back and classrooms upstairs. Once you’re certified, our drive-thru tank fill station means you never have to lug your tanks through the store. Best of all, our 46’ Newton custom dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, is docked less than a mile from the shop. With our retail store, training pool, classrooms and dive boat all close together, every part of your diving experience fits together seamlessly.
What equipment does my camper need?
Campers need their own personal and safety gear, which is required for the course: a mask, snorkel, fins (plus boots if the fins are open heel), weights, a surface marker buoy (SMB, also called a safety sausage) with a finger spool, a whistle and a PADI logbook. You can pick up everything in our retail store, and students get 10% off personal gear.
How long is Summer Scuba Camp?
Summer Scuba Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for one week. Days 1 and 2 are classroom time, lunch and a pool session. Day 3 is dives 1 and 2, lunch, then logbooks and review; Day 4 is dives 3 and 4, lunch, then logbooks and review. Day 5 wraps up with a first aid and CPR class, lunch and a pizza pool party. Ocean dives always depend on the weather.
How old do campers need to be?
Summer Scuba Camp is for ages 10–17. Campers ages 10–14 earn the Junior Open Water Diver certification: ages 10–11 can dive to 40 feet with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian, and ages 12–14 can dive to 60 feet with a certified adult. At 15, a Junior Open Water Diver is automatically upgraded to Open Water Diver, with a maximum depth of 60 feet.
How often does Summer Scuba Camp run?
Summer Scuba Camp runs in week-long sessions during the summer. Pick the session date that works for your family when you book. Space is limited, so we recommend booking early!
How deep can my camper dive after getting certified?
Open Water Divers 15 and older can dive to 60 feet (18 meters). Junior Open Water Divers ages 10–11 must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian and can go to 40 feet (12 meters); ages 12–14 must dive with a certified adult and can go to 60 feet (18 meters).
Why are PADI course materials required?
Great question! DXDivers is a dive shop, not a certification agency. PADI creates the courses and training materials that dive shops like ours teach. The good news: Summer Scuba Camp includes all your books, the PADI Open Water Diver Crew Pak and the Emergency First Response Participant Manual.
Is it really a lifetime certification?
Yes! Once you’re certified, you’ll never need to repeat the full Open Water course. Keep in mind that some dive shops and charters, including ours, require you to have been diving within the past year to dive from a commercial dive boat. If it’s been longer than that, our PADI ReActivate (formerly called a refresher) will get you back in the water.
What’s the best way to secure a spot at camp?
Choose your session date and book online, or call us at 954-420-0009. Space is limited, so we recommend booking early!
Are there any medical issues that could prevent my camper from scuba diving?
That’s ultimately up to your doctor. We email the medical forms to each family to print, fill out and bring to camp. If you answer “yes” to anything on them, your camper will need a release signed by your doctor.
Do you need to be certified to go scuba diving?
Yes. Dive shops, dive charters and air fill stations require proof of certification before they’ll let you dive with them, rent scuba gear or get your tanks filled. Beyond that, scuba is a serious sport with specialized gear, and underwater your body is under real pressure, so it’s important to understand the physics and physiology behind it before you dive.
When can my camper start the PADI course materials?
Summer Scuba Camp includes the PADI Open Water Diver Crew Pak. Campers should complete the PADI course material knowledge reviews before camp starts. Questions? Call us at 954-420-0009.
Will my camper get decompression sickness (“the bends”)?
Getting the bends (“getting bent”) is much rarer than most people think. The best way to prevent it is to get properly certified and dive often enough to feel comfortable in the water. Panic combined with a rapid ascent is the main reason divers get bent, and camp training teaches campers how to avoid both.
Can we get a refund if my camper decides not to finish?
We don’t offer refunds on courses or course materials. If you’re not sure scuba is a fit yet, your camper can try PADI Discover Scuba Diving first: a short pool session in full gear with one of our instructors.
Should campers bring their own food, snacks or drinks on the boat?
Camp includes lunch, snacks and drinks for the week, and we provide complimentary light snacks, cold water and soda on the Lady Go Diver. Campers are welcome to bring extra snacks and drinks, too.
Is there insurance for diving?
Dive insurance isn’t required, but Divers Alert Network (DAN) offers insurance that specifically covers diving-related accidents. While your camper is taking the course with us, they’re automatically covered by DAN for the length of the course or up to 180 days, whichever comes first.