Middle School Adventures

Bonaire Bonaire Scuba

Bonaire – a truly unique island in the southern Caribbean – is the perfect place to start your journey into diving! Literally surrounded by the world’s oldest protected marine reserve, gorgeous dive sites are steps away from any beach on the island! When you’re not diving, there is plenty of time for other adventures the island has to offer – think windsurfing, hiking, learning about coral restoration and sea turtle conservation or visiting a donkey sanctuary.

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Flamingos in Bonaire during middle school intro dive program

Abundant days of natural shore diving in the Caribbean

Learn your basic scuba skills, then dive into the immaculate Bonaire National Marine Park.
Assist a local marine conservation organization with coral restoration to ensure a healthy and diverse ecosystem.
Trek up to panoramic views in Bonaire’s Washington-Slagbaai National Park before visiting the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary.
Try your hand at windsurfing in Lac Lagoon, one of the world’s most unspoiled windsurfing bays.
Assist with real-life sea turtle conservation efforts by volunteering with a local rescue organization.

PROGRAM DATES	COST	AVAILABILITY
July 6 - July 17, 2024	$5,180	Available	Enroll Now

middle school students learn to dive in Bonaire

Learn to dive with a small group of other middle school students!

Observe diverse abundant marine life!

Middle school divers in Bonaire on introductory scuba trip

Discover the beauty of Bonaire's marine park!

Middle school students learn to dive in Bonaire on summer program

Amazing dive spots are just off shore in Bonaire - walk right in to discover them!

middle school student in scuba gear on introductory scuba program

Live in a villa in Bonaire and learn to dive

Middle school student at donkey sanctuary on Bonaire scuba program

Visit Bonaire's donkey sanctuary

Middle school divers work on buoyancy during scuba summer program

Earn your Peak Performance Buoyancy specialization!

Sea turtle in Bonaire seen on middle school dive program

Volunteer with sea turtle conservation efforts and spot sea turtles and other marine life on dives

Middle school student windsurfs in Bonaire on summer scuba program

Bonaire is known for having amazing windsurfing - try it out for yourself!

Shore dive sign on introductory middle school scuba program in Bonaire

Bonaire has some of the best shore diving in the world

Make some new four-legged friends at Bonaire's Donkey Sanctuary

This introductory summer scuba diving camp offers:

2

Scuba Certifications

2

Service Hours

PADI scuba certifications available:

PADI Open Water or PADI Advanced Open Water
Peak Performance Buoyancy

Two hours of service learning through community-based projects.

Requirements:

No previous diving experience necessary.
Available to students completing grades 6-8.

Itinerary

Days 1-3

Dive right in

Welcome to Bonaire! Meet your instructors and new crew you’ll be sharing the next 12 days with. Ease into program with orientations to help you get acquainted with the group and your new island home. Open Water students will learn the basics of diving and familiarize themselves with their dive gear before getting started on basic dive skills. Advanced Open Water students will review their skills before diving into the Advanced coursework! Once you’ve mastered the basics, take on your first Open Water dives, checking out the stunning coral just off the shore!

Days 4-6

Becoming a PADI-certified diver

Spend the next few days continuing your dive training with plenty of shore dives. Continue practicing your skills and get more comfortable underwater. Keep an eye out for some of the amazing marine life Bonaire is known for, including colorful soft corals, reef fish and sea turtles. When you’re not in the water, you’ll explore Bonaire’s coastline, hiking rocky shores to observe flamingos. After a busy few days, celebrate a big achievement: becoming PADI-certified divers!

Days 7-8

Undersea exploration and PPB

Now that you’re Open Water certified, it’s time to level up by working towards your Peak Performance Buoyancy specialization! Explore Klein Bonaire, a small, uninhabited island known for its sea turtle population. Learn more about humans’ impact on the local marine environment and earn community service hours assisting with a beach cleanup.

Days 9-12

Fun dives and topside adventures

Now that you’ve achieved your dive goals, it’s time to explore some of the best dive sites on the island! See if you can spot octopus, squid, sea turtles and other marine life as you enjoy the last few days of diving with your new friends. There’s plenty of above-water fun to be had as well. Try your hand at windsurfing in the world-famous Lac Lagoon, and make some new four-legged friends with a visit to the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary. As you pack up to fly home, reflect on everything you’ve accomplished in the past 12 days. Your diving career has just begun!

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