jr scientists dive programs
We help kids with their Marine Biology Dreams!
Jr Scientists Dive Programs are a unique opportunity for 8-18 year olds interested in marine biology and the ocean. Our goal is to engage kids interested in the ocean through science/STEM education, scuba training and hands-on experiences. Students participate in monthly Marine Science Workshops, Dive Clinics and Scuba Camps to expand their knowledge about marine science and conservation, learn new scientific and research methods, practice neutral buoyancy skills, and develop good diving habits.
We partner with SeaVentures/Diventures Aquatics Center to offer Kids' Scuba Camps and Scientific Diver Programs.
Programs:
Scuba Rangers Dive Program
For not-yet-certified kids ages 8-15
- SSI Scuba Rangers Development Program (Scuba Science Camp)
- SSI Scuba Rangers Specialties (Marine Science Scuba Camp, Scuba Rangers Specialties Camp)
Ocean Explorers Dive Program
For not-yet-certified Master Scuba Rangers ages 8-15
- Ocean Explorers Development Program (Ocean Explorers Scuba Camp)
- Ocean Explorers Specialties (Ocean Explorers Specialties Camp)
Jr Scientists Dive Program
For certified divers (JOW or OW) ages 10-18
- Junior Open Water or Open Water Certification
- Discover Scientific Diving Development Course
- Jr Scientists Specialties (Jr Scientists Specialties Camp)
- Jr Scientists Field Trips (details for our Florida Keys Marine Science trip coming soon!)
Instructors:
- Dr. Tonya is a Marine Biologist, certified SSI and PADI Open Water Instructor, and former Unit Dive Safety Officer at Georgia Institute of Technology. She was an Aquanaut for two scientific missions in Aquarius Reef Base, and has years of experience teaching kids’ scuba classes. She is the Director of Discover Science Center, and has been a scuba instructor with SeaVentures for almost 10 years.
- Becky van Rooyen, in addition to being an IT genius and our travel agent for our Discover Science on the Sea Cruises, is a certified SSI and PADI Master Scuba Instructor with a background in Marine Biology. She has been diving all over the world and has assisted Tonya as a scientific diver on multiple scientific research trips. Becky started teaching scuba with SeaVentures in 2006, and has many years experience teaching kids' scuba programs.
Locations:
- Scuba camps and dive clinics are conducted at SeaVentures/Diventures Aquatic Center - 2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA, 30022
- Non-diving workshops and meetings are held at Discover Science Center - 2500 Old Alabama Rd, suite 5 (STEM Lab), Roswell, GA 30076
Learn more:
- Join our Jr Scientists Dive Program Facebook Group for updates and additional opportunities.
- Join our Scuba Program Email List to have our scuba program updates sent to your inbox.
UPCOMING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
SCUBA RANGERS DIVE PROGRAM
(not-yet-certified kids ages 8-15)
Monday -Wednesday, April 4-6 - Scuba Science Camp
Thursday, April 7 - Scuba Rangers Specialties Camp
Tuesday-Friday, May 31-June 3 - Scuba Science Camp+
Tuesday-Friday, May 31-June 3 - Marine Science Scuba Camp
OCEAN EXPLORERS PROGRAM
(not-yet-certified Master Scuba Rangers ages 8-15)
Coming July 2022
jr scientists dive PROGRAM SCHEDULE
JR SCIENTISTS DIVE PROGRAM
Discover Scientific Diving Development Course
Sessions 1, 2 and 3 required to complete course.
(certified JOW or OW divers - ages 10-18)
Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 1-3
Thursday and Friday, April 7 and 8 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$200
Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 1 & 2
Sunday, September 18 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 1 & 2
Monday, September 19 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
$100
Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 3
Sunday, October 16 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 3
Monday, October 17 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
$100
Jr Scientists 2022-23 Discount Package
(10 Dive Clinics, 8 Marine Biology Workshops, monthly meetings, Georgia Aquarium Trip, Hyperbaric Chamber Trip, End of Year Party) - $1425
Email dive@discoversciencecenter.com for registration details.
JR SCIENTISTS DIVE PROGRAM
Jr Scientists Confined Water Specialties
(divers must have completed Discover Scientific Diving Sessions 1-3)
Sunday, April 24 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
Sunday, June 26 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
Sunday, July 24 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
Sunday, August 21 - 9:00am-12:00pm
$100
SCUBA RANGERS program DESCRIPTIONS
SCUBA RANGERS: SCUBA SCIENCE CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: MARINE SCIENCE SCUBA CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: SCUBA SCIENCE CAMP
Kids learn to dive as they study the science of scuba diving, practice basic snorkeling and scuba skills, conduct lab experiments and learn about exploring the ocean. Participants complete one snorkeling session, five scuba sessions, and six science labs during this 3-day camp. Requirements for the SSI Scuba Ranger Development Course are completed during the pool sessions of this camp
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SCUBA RANGERS: SPECIALTIES CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: MARINE SCIENCE SCUBA CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: SCUBA SCIENCE CAMP
Scuba Rangers work toward their Master Scuba Ranger certificate as they spend a day working on their diving skills and completing diving specialties. Divers complete two Scuba Rangers Specialties each day to earn their Intermediate, Advanced and/or Master Ranger certificate. We customize each day of camp based on the specific specialties needed by each diver so they are not repeating classes they have already completed.
SCUBA RANGERS: MARINE SCIENCE SCUBA CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: MARINE SCIENCE SCUBA CAMP
SCUBA RANGERS: MARINE SCIENCE SCUBA CAMP
Young Divers continue their scuba training as they review basic scuba and safety skills, learn new skills, including Search, Navigation, Rescue and Photography skills, as well as learn the biology of reef organisms, including jellyfish, squid, fish and sharks. Kids have the opportunity to investigate real (but preserved) marine specimens and dissect clams and squid, if they wish.
OCEAN explorers program DESCRIPTIONS
OCEAN EXPLORERS SCUBA CAMP
OCEAN EXPLORERS SPECIALTIES CAMP
OCEAN EXPLORERS SPECIALTIES CAMP
Master Scuba Rangers and Master Seal Team divers learn how to collect scientific data and measure corals underwater, while building on their scuba skills and confidence while diving. This is the introductory course for our Ocean Explorers Program where kids learn scientific diving skills Marine Biologists use to study coral reefs.
OCEAN EXPLORERS SPECIALTIES CAMP
OCEAN EXPLORERS SPECIALTIES CAMP
OCEAN EXPLORERS SPECIALTIES CAMP
Ocean Explorers practice their scuba skills as they learn how Scientific Divers collect research samples, conduct surveys, clean reef habitats, build underwater structures and more as they complete their Ocean Explorer Specialties.
Jr scientists DIVE program DESCRIPTIONS
JR SCIENTISTS: DISCOVER SCIENTIFIC DIVING
JR SCIENTISTS: SCIENTIFIC DIVING SPECIALTIES
JR SCIENTISTS: SCIENTIFIC DIVING SPECIALTIES
Our Discover Scientific Diving Course is designed for young divers wanting to learn about being a Marine Biologist as they practice skills related to conducting underwater research. Buoyancy, breathing, buddy skills and safety skills are practiced while performing basic scientific tasks. Divers work individually (but diving with a buddy) and work together with a buddy to perform scientific skills underwater, including measuring samples and recording data. This is the introductory course to our Jr Scientists Dive Program.
JR SCIENTISTS: SCIENTIFIC DIVING SPECIALTIES
JR SCIENTISTS: SCIENTIFIC DIVING SPECIALTIES
JR SCIENTISTS: SCIENTIFIC DIVING SPECIALTIES