{"product_id":"youth-scuba-program","title":"Youth Scuba Program","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAges 10–17 · Five Certifications · Learn to Dive from Scratch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eFive certifications and a lifelong adventure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Youth Scuba Program takes kids and teens ages 10 to 17 from never having dived to five real SDI certifications: the full Open Water course plus Computer Nitrox, Underwater Navigation, Shore \u0026amp; Beach, and Advanced Buoyancy. They learn from scratch through online study, pool training, and real open water dives, building genuine skill and confidence. It's bundled for less than taking the courses separately, and ESA and ClassWallet funds are accepted. No experience needed; parental consent required under 18. They'll bring their own mask, fins, boots, and snorkel, and we provide the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Mulish',sans-serif;font-size:1.02rem;color:#3d4756;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMost courses are offered as a private one-on-one course with an instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; font-size: 1.02rem; color: #3d4756; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0;\"\u003eVeterans can put their \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gi-bill-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eGI Bill\u003c\/a\u003e toward their training, and families can use \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/arizona-esa-scuba-certification\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eESA or ClassWallet funds\u003c\/a\u003e. See if you qualify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--DPD-SPLIT--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--navy: #14295f; --steel: #3f7fa6; --blue: #4a90c2; --coral: #e07a5f; --incl-bg: #e9f3fb; --incl-accent: #3f8bb0; --excl-bg: #fdeeeb; --excl-accent: #e07a5f; --callout-bg: #f4f7ec; font-family: 'Mulish',sans-serif; color: #2c3340; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eYouth Scuba Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eAges 10–17 · Five Certifications · Learn to Dive from Scratch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 25px; color: #3d4756;\"\u003eGive your young diver an adventure that lasts a lifetime. The Youth Scuba Program takes kids and teens from never having dived to five real SDI certifications, starting with the full Open Water course and adding four specialties on top. They'll learn to dive from scratch in the pool, earn their certification in open water, and build genuine skill and confidence along the way. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a love of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 38px; font-weight: bold; margin: 48px 0 8px;\"\u003eFive certifications, one program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f7fa6; padding: 30px 34px 32px; margin: 34px 0; grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 28px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eOpen Water Scuba Diver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe Foundation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 820px; text-align: center;\"\u003eThe full entry-level certification, where your child learns to dive from the ground up: the pool sessions, the knowledge, and real open water certification dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/open-water-course\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSee the course ›\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eComputer Nitrox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecialty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eEnriched air for longer, more relaxed dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/computer-nitrox\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSee the course ›\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eUnderwater Navigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecialty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eReading a compass and the environment to find the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sdi-navigation\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSee the course ›\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eShore \u0026amp; Beach Diver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecialty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eConfident shore entries and exits, no boat required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shore-beach\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSee the course ›\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(20,41,95,.06); border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px 30px 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eAdvanced Buoyancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecialty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d4756; margin: 0; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eRock-solid control, the skill that makes every dive better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/advanced-buoyancy\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #3f7fa6; text-decoration: none; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSee the course ›\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #f4f7ec; border: 1px solid #e6ecd6; border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 34px; margin: 30px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eA real head start, at a bundled price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 880px;\"\u003eBundled together, the Youth Scuba Program costs less than taking the Open Water course and four specialties separately, so your child earns five certifications for one program price. And because it counts as education, \u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eESA and ClassWallet funds are accepted\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it may cost your family even less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 26px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #e9f3fb; border-top: 5px solid #3f8bb0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e✓ What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe full Open Water course plus four specialty certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eOnline study, pool training, and real open water certification dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAll rental gear beyond the personal basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eFive SDI certifications your child keeps for life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 32px 32px; background: #fdeeeb; border-top: 5px solid #e07a5f;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; text-align: center; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 22px; color: #3d4756; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #14295f;\"\u003eTheir own mask, fins, boots, and snorkel\u003c\/strong\u003e (Required equipment. New student gear discount: enrolled students save 10% on all gear purchases, so come into the shop and get fitted by our professional staff.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA swimsuit, a towel, and a sense of adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eParental consent, required for divers under 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eNo prior diving experience, the program starts from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 46px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat ages is this for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThe Youth Scuba Program is designed for young divers ages 10 to 17. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat ages is this for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eThe Youth Scuba Program is designed for young divers ages 10 to 17. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eDoes my child need diving experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eNot at all. The program begins with the full Open Water course, so your child learns to dive completely from scratch, starting in the pool and finishing with real open water certification dives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eDoes my child need diving experience?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eNot at all. The program begins with the full Open Water course, so your child learns to dive completely from scratch, starting in the pool and finishing with real open water certification dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat certifications will they earn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eFive SDI certifications: Open Water Scuba Diver plus four specialties, Computer Nitrox, Underwater Navigation, Shore \u0026amp; Beach Diver, and Advanced Buoyancy Control. All of them are real certifications they keep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat certifications will they earn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eFive SDI certifications: Open Water Scuba Diver plus four specialties, Computer Nitrox, Underwater Navigation, Shore \u0026amp; Beach Diver, and Advanced Buoyancy Control. All of them are real certifications they keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eCan I use ESA or ClassWallet funds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eYes. ESA and ClassWallet funds are accepted for the Youth Scuba Program, which can make it even more affordable for your family. Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eCan I use ESA or ClassWallet funds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eYes. ESA and ClassWallet funds are accepted for the Youth Scuba Program, which can make it even more affordable for your family. Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(20,41,95,.05); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 26px; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: #14295f; font-size: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eWhat gear does my child need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 26px 22px; color: #3d4756; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eThey'll need their own mask, fins, boots, and snorkel, which are personal-fit items. Dive Arizona provides all the rest of the equipment for the program.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f;\"\u003eWhat gear does my child need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\"\u003eThey'll need their own mask, fins, boots, and snorkel, which are personal-fit items. Dive Arizona provides all the rest of the equipment for the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #4a90c2; border-radius: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 46px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; color: #14295f; font-size: 46px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 25px; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 28px;\"\u003eGive your young diver five certifications and a lifelong adventure. Call the shop and we'll get them started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:+14808814013\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e07a5f; color: #12233f; font-family: 'Quicksand',sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 24px; border-radius: 44px; padding: 18px 42px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCall the shop (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #5a6675; font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"\u003eA youth program for ages 10 to 17: the full SDI Open Water course plus four specialty certifications (Computer Nitrox, Underwater Navigation, Shore \u0026amp; Beach, and Advanced Buoyancy). No experience required. Parental consent required under 18. ESA and ClassWallet funds accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #8592a2; font-size: 17px; margin: 22px 0 0; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #e4e9ef;\"\u003eBy booking, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" style=\"color: #3f7fa6; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dive Arizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52640428687591,"sku":"youth-scuba-program","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4156\/4647\/files\/lg_3393885770_1784570462_3545746.png?v=1789518305","url":"https:\/\/divearizona.com\/products\/youth-scuba-program","provider":"Dive Arizona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}