Scuba Certification (12 - 19 years)

Explore the underwater world by earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification!! This performance-based program will guide you through the basics of diving with knowledge development, pool dives and 4 ocean dives. Successful completion will earn you the most recognized scuba diving certification in the world - PADI Open Water Diver.

  • All knowledge development and pool dives will be held on SFU Campus and ocean dives will be held off campus.
  • Basic swimming ability required.
  • Students may visit Ocean Quest Water Dive Centre (107-3790 Canada Way, Burnaby. Ph: 604.436.1157) prior to course start date to pick up a PADI Open Water Manual.
  • Paperwork can be downloaded at: http://www.diveoceanquest.com/downloads/sfu_kidscamp_paperwork.zip or contact Ocean Quest at info@diveoceanquest.com for more information.


  • Parents/guardians must attend orientation on first day (15 minutes).
  • All equipment, even drysuit, is included (min. weight 100 lbs)
  • Transportation to and from Whyte Cliff Park (for ocean dives) is NOT included. Park information and address can be found HERE
  • Contact Ocean Quest at info@diveoceanquest.com for more information.