Wave Courses (Open-Water). Independent of Lap Courses (Pool). Ages 8-15. This experience is best for experienced swimmers and snorkelers only. Please call or email if you have questions! Under the guidance of our certified Freediving Instructors who are professionally trained as Junior Freediving Instructors, children will develop water confidence, swimming skills, relaxation and mental techniques, and all the necessary skills to explore the underwater world comfortably and safely. Age Groups and Course Structure: Your child will dive into the basics of freediving theory, learn how to flutter kick at the surface, duck dive, pull their way down and up a line (Free Immersion), and flutter kick to depth on a line (Constant Weight). We will also explore local habitats and put our new skills to the test! Specific skills will vary based on age group. For children, we do not push any breath holds or depths! We are strict on this course being only within the comfortable range for children, and we have three different levels for each age group (for example, 8-15 year olds can progress through the open water Wave 1, Wave 2, and Wave 3 courses). Once a child reaches 16 they are able to register for Adult Freediving Courses. PREREQUISITES: High level of ocean comfortability Comfortable and familiar with using snorkeling gear, wetsuit, and fins SCHEDULE: *Schedule will vary depending on amount of students and age group* DAY 1: Mission Point Park (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Drop Off: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Dry Skills & Open Water 1 10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Break 10:30 AM -12:30 PM: Dry Skills & Open Water 2 Pickup: 12:30PM DAY 2: La Jolla Shores (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Drop Off: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Dry Skills & Open Water 3 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Break 10:30 PM – 12:30 PM: Dry Skills & Open Water 4 Pickup: 12:30PM WHAT TO BRING Gear Warm Clothes or Towel Poncho to change Wetsuit (preferably 5mm) Dive Weights/Belt Mask & Snorkel Fins Bring your own gear or reach out to us if you need equipment! Other Water bottle Snacks Sunscreen Towel Warm Clothes
