There is nothing stronger than a kid’s curiosity and the affinity they have for water, and the very idea of breathing underwater allows their imaginations and thirst for adventure to ignite. The thrill of floating mid-water in this three-dimensional environment effortlessly for the first time is something they will never forget. 

This Try Dive program lets them enjoy an underwater adventure on scuba in the confines of a swimming pool under the watchful eye and protection of a qualified Instructor.

This program is open to young adventure seekers 10 years and older who are comfortable in the water and who can swim. All you need is a swimming costume and a towel.

Why Should I Do a Try Dive?

Take your first breaths underwater

The RAID Try Dive is an introduction into the underwater world that you will never forget. You will take your first breaths underwater, and you will learn to glide through the water neutrally buoyant, which will allow you a level of freedom like you have never experienced before. You will also meet other people who share your interest for unending, exciting adventures.

What do you need?

All you need is an adventurous spirit

The RAID Try Dive program allows you to enjoy a controlled underwater adventure on scuba under the watchful eye and protection of a qualified RAID Try Dive instructor. This program is open to anyone who can swim and is 8 years of age or older. All you need is an adventurous spirit, a swimming costume, and a towel.

Kids and Scuba Diving

There is nothing stronger than a kid’s curiosity and the affinity they have for water, and the very idea of breathing underwater allows their imaginations, and thirst for adventure to ignite. The thrill of floating effortlessly mid-water in this three-dimensional environment for the first time is something they will never forget. 

RAID’s Try Dive program lets them enjoy an underwater adventure on scuba in the confines of a swimming pool under the watchful eye and protection of a qualified RAID instructor. As long as they master the skills and are comfortable, they could continue and do a dive in open water. 

This program is open to young adventure seekers 8 years and older who are comfortable in the water and who can swim. All you need is a swimming costume and a towel. 

Prerequisites

• Be able to swim comfortable.
• Be a minimum of 8 years old.

You will be required to a complete some mandatory paperwork which consists of a dive medical questionnaire, a liability release, and a safe diving practices form. If there are any potential medical issues, you will need to complete a medical form signed by a licensed physician prior to participating in any in-water sessions. Once you have registered with RAID, you can access all the required paperwork online in ‘Your Profile’. Adult consent is needed if the Try Dive participant is under 18 years old.

Course Structure

Together with your instructor you will be guided through the following:

• A review of all your mandatory paperwork.
• Academic knowledge, either by instructor presentation, or the participant completing the online academics presentation and the quiz.
• An equipment workshop explaining how the SCUBA equipment is assembled and each piece of equipment’s use.
• Hit the water, learn a few skills, and then have some major fun.