Ocean's Classroom

Kid's diving

Ocean's Classroom is a discovery-based program for children which combines snorkeling with hands-on learning about the ocean and its inhabitants. Your child will explore the wonders of the Caribbean Sea while learning how to safely snorkel! Understanding the complexity of the ocean will help your child learn the importance of protecting the underwater world. Learning will take place in the classroom and in the ocean. We are also able to offer SASY (Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth) units to the kids.

SASY is a delightful way to introduce your children to the wonders of the underwater world. Designed for kids six years and up under adult supervision, SASY allows them to enjoy uninterrupted breathing while floating on the surface. The life-jacket style floatation device holds a small compressed air tank, regulator, pressure gauge, and is used without weights. SASY prepares the kids for further SCUBA training and certification. At age eight they may participate in the Bubblemaker program, and at 10 years they can be ready for Junior Open Water limited certification. SASY is a PADI-sanctioned activity.


Sample Weekly Schedule
   
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Friday:
Introduction
Shallow water session
Snorkeling skills & games
Classroom activity
What's in the deep?
Snorkel trip

Classroom activity
Fish Identification
Snorkel skills & trip on Bari Reef

Classroom activity
Marine Detective
Boat trip to Klein Bonaire

Classroom activity
Friendship on the reef
Snorkel skills & trip
Art project
Family Night Snorkel (starts at 6:00 to 7:00 pm depending on the time of the year)

Classroom activity
First Aid
Snorkel skills & trip
Certification of participation

Ocean's classroom

Underwater kids

WHO: Children ages 6 through 10 who are able to swim and snorkel.
WHERE: Bonaire Dive & Adventure. Meet in front of the dive shop with a towel, suntan lotion, mask, snorkel and fins.
WHEN: Monday thru Friday mornings, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM (or whenever the 11 AM dive boat returns).
COSTS: see price list
HOW TO REGISTER: To enroll your child in a week-long adventure, come to the dive shop and sign up for Ocean's Classroom, or make a reservation via e-mail at info@bonairediveandadventure.com.

Ocean's classroom

Kid's club
24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED