Young Aquatic Explorers

About this course

This is an introductory, non-certification recognition program suitable to introduce youth to scuba diving and the underwater environment in a modular fashion intended to be conducted in a long-term, revolving manner. The program includes frequent recognition along the path to building skin diving and scuba diving skills.  Portions may be used as credit towards the Intro to Scuba, Junior Scuba Diver, or Junior Open Water Scuba Diver courses at the discretion of the instructor of record.

Participants learn selected skin and scuba diving skills under controlled conditions under direct supervision. Instruction will be limited to the knowledge and skills needed to dive within the limitations of these standards.

Upon completion of each module, participants earn recognition materials to celebrate, recognize, and verify their diving experiences. A digital participation certificate will be awarded for each completed module. Upon completion of all required skills, participants can be registered as NAUI Underwater Explorers.

For Participants age 10+, may be enrolled in to a NAUI Junior Scuba Diver or Junior Open Water Scuba Diver course at any time at the discretion of the Instructor of Record.

Upon completion of all required skills, participants may be registered as having completed Intro to Scuba, and/or may earn credit towards the confined water training portion of the Junior Scuba Diver or Junior Open Water Scuba Diver course at the Instructor of Record’s discretion and if the course is conducted within 120 days of completion, or from the last supervised dive.