PADI Junior Open Water Course
Get certified right here in the UK!
Get your childrens PADI Junior Open Water certification with DM Scuba! We are an official PADI Training centre and PADI approved Youth Training Centre, recognised for our commitment to teaching children safely.
If they’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive then you've come to the right place! If tehy want to discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it all starts.
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of children to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
DM Scuba teach in very small groups, never more than two students per instructor. We're not a production line dive centre and offer a much more personal course to suit your timescales. We also teach exclusively in Dry Suits" at no extra cost so the children will be warmer in the water allowing them to enjoy your dives more. (Size dependant)
They'll complete four pool and theory sessions on Thursday evenings at the Filton Leisure Centre in Bristol, we complete everything on the one evening each week, for four weeks. The open water dives will take place over a weekend which will includes four dives over the two days.
Our prices are completely inclusive of all PADI materials, all dive kit, certification and air. We supply everything they'll need for the course!* There are no hidden extras!*
We have lots of options available and different combined packages so you can save money as well! See below for further details.
Discounts are available for anyone who has signed up to PADI e-Learning and has associated the course to us through the online portal.
For more information on eLearning Click Here
Get your childrens PADI Junior Open Water certification with DM Scuba! We are an official PADI Training centre and PADI approved Youth Training Centre, recognised for our commitment to teaching children safely.
If they’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive then you've come to the right place! If tehy want to discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it all starts.
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of children to the adventurous diving lifestyle.
DM Scuba teach in very small groups, never more than two students per instructor. We're not a production line dive centre and offer a much more personal course to suit your timescales. We also teach exclusively in Dry Suits" at no extra cost so the children will be warmer in the water allowing them to enjoy your dives more. (Size dependant)
They'll complete four pool and theory sessions on Thursday evenings at the Filton Leisure Centre in Bristol, we complete everything on the one evening each week, for four weeks. The open water dives will take place over a weekend which will includes four dives over the two days.
Our prices are completely inclusive of all PADI materials, all dive kit, certification and air. We supply everything they'll need for the course!* There are no hidden extras!*
We have lots of options available and different combined packages so you can save money as well! See below for further details.
Discounts are available for anyone who has signed up to PADI e-Learning and has associated the course to us through the online portal.
For more information on eLearning Click Here
What they will learn
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1 - Knowledge Development (home study then review at the pool) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
2 - Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
3 - Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
Prerequisites
To enrol in this courses they need to be at least 10 years old, be able to swim at least 200m without stopping, be able to tread water for 10 minutes and fit into one of our school dry suits or supply your their exposure suit for the Open Water dives. By enrolling your child in this course, you are acknowledging that they are able to do that. You will also need to complete a standard PADI Medical form which may require a doctor’s signature to say they are fit to dive if they have any pertinent medical history, like asthma. If they've never suffered from any of the conditions listed, you can sign it on their behalf.
The fun part
The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. they'll get to breathe underwater for the first time (something they’ll never forget) and learn what they need to know to become a certified diver.
During the course, they’ll do four pool dives and four Open Water dives at a local dive site under the supervision of their PADI Instructor.
In the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, they learn to use scuba gear including a dry suit, compass and standard accessories.
The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1 - Knowledge Development (home study then review at the pool) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
2 - Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
3 - Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore!
Prerequisites
To enrol in this courses they need to be at least 10 years old, be able to swim at least 200m without stopping, be able to tread water for 10 minutes and fit into one of our school dry suits or supply your their exposure suit for the Open Water dives. By enrolling your child in this course, you are acknowledging that they are able to do that. You will also need to complete a standard PADI Medical form which may require a doctor’s signature to say they are fit to dive if they have any pertinent medical history, like asthma. If they've never suffered from any of the conditions listed, you can sign it on their behalf.
The fun part
The fun part about this course is . . . well, just about all of it because learning to dive is incredible. they'll get to breathe underwater for the first time (something they’ll never forget) and learn what they need to know to become a certified diver.
During the course, they’ll do four pool dives and four Open Water dives at a local dive site under the supervision of their PADI Instructor.
In the PADI Junior Open Water Diver course, they learn to use scuba gear including a dry suit, compass and standard accessories.
Course Options / Prices
Junior Open Water Bronze
The full Open Water course! Everything they need to become a qualified diver.
£450
£410 with eLearning
The full Open Water course! Everything they need to become a qualified diver.
£450
£410 with eLearning
Junior Open Water Silver / Dry suit
As above but with an extra dive to gain their Dry Suit Specialty Certification saving £80
Additional £90
£540
£500 with eLearning
As above but with an extra dive to gain their Dry Suit Specialty Certification saving £80
Additional £90
£540
£500 with eLearning
Junior Open Water Gold
They dive with a PADI Professional (one-on-one) on all of their
Open Water dives and pool sessions
Just add £100 to any course
They dive with a PADI Professional (one-on-one) on all of their
Open Water dives and pool sessions
Just add £100 to any course
Junior Open Water / Junior Advanced
Open Water Platinum
Both courses together!
£775
(Saving £25)
£700 with OW and AOW eLearning
Open Water Platinum
Both courses together!
£775
(Saving £25)
£700 with OW and AOW eLearning

The learning materials they'll need
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what they need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. The Open Water Crew Pack is included in the course price and is yours to keep, unless you've signed up for eLearning.
For each concept they’ll read a description and watch the DVD as well either supplied or online. Then they’ll jump in the pool to practice these skills with their instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what they've learned. The eLearning is available for 12 months.
PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover what they need to know about basic scuba diving skills, terminology and safety procedures. The Open Water Crew Pack is included in the course price and is yours to keep, unless you've signed up for eLearning.
For each concept they’ll read a description and watch the DVD as well either supplied or online. Then they’ll jump in the pool to practice these skills with their instructor. Later, as a certified diver, use the course materials as a reference guide for future diving adventures and to review what they've learned. The eLearning is available for 12 months.
*(Transportation and dive site entry fees where applicable, are not included and you must be able to fit into one of our school dry suits)
Please feel free to contact us for any further information on 07920 556116 or click on our contact page to send us an email and for details on how to book.