The PADI Seal Team is for young scuba divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by completing exciting AquaMissions. Beyond learning basic scuba skills, there are specialty AquaMissions, such as wreck diving, navigation, buoyancy, environmental awareness and more. PADI Seal Team includes doing some cool stuff in the pool, meeting friends and sharing in the adventure of the underwater world. To join the PADI Seal Team, a child must be 8 years of age or older. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but kids should be comfortable in the water. Parental approval is required.
Part one, AquaMissions 1 - 5, covers basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, clearing a mask of water, recovering a regulator and swimming around experiencing the sensation of being weightless. Complete these AquaMissions and become a recognized Seal Team Member.
Part two, 10 specialty AquaMissions, includes adventures like creature identification, search and recovery diving, and skin diving. Complete all of these and you'll become a PADI Master Seal Team Member - joining an elite group of young scuba divers.
In PADI Seal Team AquaMission 1, young divers make a shallow water entry and learn how to put on and adjust their scuba gear properly. They practice breathing normally underwater, equalizing their ears, and controlling their depth and direction. This mission builds foundational skills for a safe and enjoyable diving experience.
In PADI Seal Team AquaMission 2, young divers enhance their skills by learning how to clear a regulator and communicate using underwater hand signals. They also practice making a proper ascent, focusing on safe and controlled techniques. This mission ensures divers are confident in essential scuba skills.
In PADI Seal Team AquaMission 3, young divers learn to inflate and deflate their BCD using the low-pressure inflator for better buoyancy control. They practice clearing a partially flooded mask and breathing from an alternate air source. This mission equips divers with essential safety and buoyancy skills.
In PADI Seal Team AquaMission 4, young divers master the skill of recovering a regulator from behind their shoulder, ensuring they can always access their air supply. They practice achieving neutral buoyancy and hovering effortlessly underwater. This mission enhances their control and comfort during dives.
In PADI Seal Team AquaMission 5, young divers learn to use a snorkel effectively and participate in a skill circuit that reinforces and combines all the skills learned in previous AquaMissions. This comprehensive AquaMission helps them build confidence and proficiency in their diving abilities.
Dive into the PADI Seal Team Creature ID AquaMission, where young divers embark on an underwater safari to identify fascinating aquatic creatures! They'll learn to identify and use special hand signals for different marine animals, making their underwater adventures even more exciting and educational. Get ready for a fun-filled mission of discovery and underwater communication!
Join the PADI Seal Team Environmental Specialist AquaMission, where young divers become underwater eco-warriors! They'll master the feet-high, head-low search position and practice basic search patterns used in underwater cleanups. This mission turns environmental stewardship into a fun and engaging underwater adventure.
Embark on the PADI Seal Team Inner Space Specialist AquaMission, where young divers transform into underwater astronauts! They'll master the art of neutral buoyancy and practice hovering effortlessly, feeling the thrill of weightlessness. This mission is a fun and exciting way to explore the wonders of inner space.
Set sail on the PADI Seal Team Navigation Specialist AquaMission, where young explorers become underwater navigators! They'll learn to use a compass for precise underwater navigation and estimate distances using kick strokes. This mission is a thrilling adventure in mastering the art of underwater way-finding.
Dive into the PADI Seal Team Night Specialist AquaMission, where young adventurers explore the mysteries of the underwater world after dark! They'll learn to use a dive light to illuminate their surroundings and discover nocturnal marine life. This mission turns the night dive into an exciting and enchanting underwater journey.
Join the PADI Seal Team Safety Specialist AquaMission, where young divers become underwater heroes! They'll perform a pre-dive safety check, practice throwing a rescue float, learn to cramp removal, and master the tired diver tow. This mission turns safety skills into a fun and exciting adventure, equipping them to handle underwater challenges like pros.
Embark on the PADI Seal Team Search and Recovery Specialist AquaMission, where young divers become underwater detectives! They'll use search patterns to locate hidden objects and learn to bring them to the surface with a lift bag. This mission is a thrilling treasure hunt that combines fun with essential recovery skills.
Join the PADI Seal Team Skin Diver Specialist AquaMission, where young adventurers master the art of snorkeling! They'll learn how to use and clear a snorkel and mask while swimming on the surface, exploring the wonders of the underwater world from above. This mission turns surface swimming into a fun and skill-packed adventure.
Dive into the PADI Seal Team Snapshot Specialist AquaMission, where young divers become underwater photographers! They’ll learn basic composition principles and capture stunning photos using an underwater camera. This mission turns the underwater world into a fun and creative photography studio.
Embark on the PADI Seal Team Wreck Specialist AquaMission, where young divers transform into underwater archaeologists! They’ll demonstrate neutral buoyancy while measuring and documenting a simulated wreck. This mission is an exciting adventure into the mysteries of underwater exploration and discovery.