Academic Treks - Academic Adventures & Community Service

Broadreach is the #1 teen dive training program in the world.

We’ve earned this distinction by offering more scuba certification training and program locations than any other teen diving program. Our students travel to the world’s most spectacular dive destinations... Explore WWII wrecks in Fiji, swim past whale sharks in the Yucatan, marvel at hypnotic colors in the Red Sea or explore coral encrusted pinnacles in the Caribbean. A PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Five Star Gold Palm Facility, more »»

Broadreach is the only diving company dedicated to teens to offer PADI certifications ranging from Open Water Diver to Open Water Scuba Instructor, including Advanced, Rescue, Emergency First Responder, Wreck, Nitrox and Photo Specialties. Many of our participants return to Broadreach year after year to build on their scuba skills and explore. We consistently have the highest percentage of continuing diver education of any PADI facility worldwide, and are the only dive training organization dedicated to teenagers to earn the DAN (Divers Alert Network) Partners in Dive Safety distinction. Imagine the best scuba adventure ever…

Broadreach is the #1 teen dive training program in the world.

We’ve earned this distinction by offering more scuba certification training and program locations than any other teen diving program. Our students travel to the world’s most spectacular dive destinations... Explore WWII wrecks in Fiji, swim past whale sharks in the Yucatan, marvel at hypnotic colors in the Red Sea or explore coral encrusted pinnacles in the Caribbean. A PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) Five Star Gold Palm Facility, Broadreach is the only diving company dedicated to teens to offer PADI certifications ranging from Open Water Diver to Open Water Scuba Instructor, including Advanced, Rescue, Emergency First Responder, Wreck, Nitrox and Photo Specialties. Many of our participants return to Broadreach year after year to build on their scuba skills and explore. We consistently have the highest percentage of continuing diver education of any PADI facility worldwide, and are the only dive training organization dedicated to teenagers to earn the DAN (Divers Alert Network) Partners in Dive Safety distinction. Imagine the best scuba adventure ever…
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Learn More, Dive More!
Best & most exotic underwater destinations
Earn Rescue & Emergency First Responder
World leader in dive training for teens
PADI Advanced, Specialty and Instructor training

read more » Tiffany Ingersoll
Caribbean Director and Program Coordinator

Our leaders are the best you’ll find… One of Broadreach’s core strengths.

They are experiential educators and experts in their field from PhD’s to professional scuba instructors, Royal Yacht Masters and wilderness professionals. Each has a dedication to educational travel and a passion to lead, mentor and offer teens valuable insights into the world around them.

Meet Tiffany:
Once a student on our Sinai Experience, Tiffany has worked for Broadreach every summer since 2001 and year-round since 2005. Originally from the Bahamas, Tiffany has been sailing since she was eight years old and instructing diving since 2000. In the office she coordinates our advanced diving programs and oversees the academic and accreditation component of our Academic Treks courses. During the summer months, Tiffany is a Program Director in the Caribbean where she puts her years of experience overseeing program logistics and teaching students sailing and diving to good use. Growing up in the islands gave Tiffany a deep appreciation for and understanding of the ocean. This combined with her undergraduate degree in education and English has made her a valuable asset to Broadreach. Her passion for teaching is always evident, whether she is working with a student or mentoring a staff member. Tiffany plans to continue working with Broadreach while pursuing a master’s degree in experiential education, taking a break now and again to travel the globe and teach yoga.

«« show less Tiffany Ingersoll
Caribbean Director and Program Coordinator

Our leaders are the best you’ll find… One of Broadreach’s core strengths.
They are experiential educators and experts in their field from PhD’s to professional scuba instructors, Royal Yacht Masters and wilderness professionals. Each has a dedication to educational travel and a passion to lead, mentor and offer teens valuable insights into the world around them.

Meet Tiffany:
Once a student on our Sinai Experience, Tiffany has worked for Broadreach every summer since 2001 and year-round since 2005. Originally from the Bahamas, Tiffany has been sailing since she was eight years old and instructing diving since 2000. In the office she coordinates our advanced diving programs and oversees the academic and accreditation component of our Academic Treks courses. During the summer months, Tiffany is a Program Director in the Caribbean where she puts her years of experience overseeing program logistics and teaching students sailing and diving to good use. Growing up in the islands gave Tiffany a deep appreciation for and understanding of the ocean. This combined with her undergraduate degree in education and English has made her a valuable asset to Broadreach. Her passion for teaching is always evident, whether she is working with a student or mentoring a staff member. Tiffany plans to continue working with Broadreach while pursuing a master’s degree in experiential education, taking a break now and again to travel the globe and teach yoga.

Trip & Location	Starts	Days	TRIP FOCUS	Activities
The Sinai Experience Sinai Peninsula, Egypt	June 18 June 26 July 10 July 18	21 21 21 21	Scuba intensive program for certified divers, Land based and live-aboard diving, PADI advanced, Rescue and specialty certs, Desert safari and Bedouin culture	Advanced scuba diving, Camel trekking, Hiking Mt. Sinai, Desert camping, Bedouin cultural exploration
Yucatan Dive Safari Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico	June 14 July 6	21 21	Dive focused, plus multiple advanced scuba certifications. Great wall diving, drift diving, cenote/cavern diving and whale shark snorkel trips	Scuba (advanced and Rescue), 30+ dives, Cenote, walls, wreck, drift diving, guaranteed whale sharks, Cultural experience, Community service
Fiji Solomon Quest Fiji & Solomon Islands	June 20 July 18	24 24	Land based scuba intensive program, PADI Advanced Open Water and specialties, Cultural exploration	Scuba Certifications, Visit local villages, Community service, Cultural exploration, Hiking
Baja Extreme Baja, Mexico	July 7 July 28	19 19	Dive intensive program for certified divers, Land based and live-aboard diving, Surf safari	Scuba (advanced, Rescue+ specialties), Camping, Surfing, Sea kayaking, Hiking
Marine Biology Adventure San Salvador, Bahamas	June 25 July 21	21 21	Marine biology studies at Gerace Research Station, Scuba certifications, Island fun Academic Treks Division	Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Hiking, Island exploration, Community service (25+ hrs), College credit
Shark Studies Fiji	June 20 July 15	24 24	Shark biology and conservation studies, PADI advanced scuba, Explore Fijian culture Academic Treks Division	Scuba, Whitewater adventure, Cultural exploration, Community service, College credit
Underwater Discoveries Advanced St. Martin, St. Barts, Saba, St. Kitts, Nevis, Statia	June 15 June 16 July 8 July 9 July 30 July 31	21 21 21 21 17 17	Live-aboard diving, IYT sail training, PADI advanced open water, Rescue Diver and specialty certification	Advanced Scuba, Intro to sailing, Watersports, Island Exploration,
Grenadines Voyage Grenada, Bequia, St. Vincent, St. Lucia	June 22 July 15	21 21	Live-aboard diving, Sailing, PADI advanced, Rescue and 5 specialty certifications, 30+ dives, Certified divers only	Advanced scuba, Sailing, Watersports, Island exploration, U/W photography,
Divemaster Program St. Martin, St. Barts, Saba	June 24 July 19	13 13	Live-aboard PADI Divemaster training course	Sailing, Scuba, Professional Divemaster training
Divemaster Intern Program St. Martin, St. Barts, Saba	June 13 June 15 July 6	24 21 24	Live-aboard Divemaster, Scuba instructor training course	Sailing, Scuba, Professional Divemaster, Scuba instructor training
Divemaster Plus Instructor St. Martin	July 19	27	PADI dive instructor training course	Scuba, Professional dive instructor training