Anyone who has ever been down under—that is, under the sea through diving—will tell you that it is too good enough not to be shared, especially with the family. So it begs us the question: can we introduce our children to the activity, say, diving in Cebu, so that they will have great fun too?

The Right Age

Fortunately, the majority of the diving experts believe that children can be taught early how to dive. What they do not agree with is the age in which they can begin their training. Some say that it is best if they start the age of 10 while others advise waiting until they are 12. SSI (Scuba Schools International) has a kids’ program that is open to as early as 7 years old.

So how do you deal with this? Simple! Ask the school if it has a training program for children and the ages it is willing to accept.

Training Comes First

Now, you have probably noticed that I have mentioned about training. Well, I can’t emphasize it enough: your children need to train for scuba diving. And the earlier you can get them do so, the better they will be in the future. In fact, children are kind of awesome to teach since they possess a very unique quality: curiosity.

However, experts stress that it is important they can display a certain level of maturity, and one of these is the ability to follow instructions. It is when they know how to listen to instructors that they do not only grow in knowledge but also keep themselves safe at all times.

What Programs?

Programs for kids are designed for kids, and they can greatly vary. SSI, for instance, has a Scuba Ranger’s Club, which is fun since children are encouraged to learn with peers. They are therefore less likely to get bored and not continue the program or training.

Under the Scuba Rangers program, children get to have their first taste of diving under the swimming pool as well as participate in other activities like visiting museums or aquariums so they can have a more in-depth education on marine life.

Some programs are also more formal that they can become certified divers. Usually, they begin with training in the swimming pool, and gradually, they acquire the skills needed to obtain the certification.

But you know what, the kinds of programs that you choose do not really matter much. What counts more is your child’s interest. Does he want the program? Does he really want to dive? What does he like to learn? After all, it is not you but your kid who goes through the activity.

Give Them the Best Support

Does your child want to learn diving? Go ahead. Support them. Diving cebu has several SSI training centers, so educating them is not a problem. And when they are ready to take the first dive, be there whether above or below. That will surely make the journey even more incredible for both of you.