Advanced Course
Freediving for Kids
Location : Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo
DURATION: 3 to 4 days
START TIME: 9 am
INCLUDED: Equipment, Pool entrance, marina fees
Introducing AIDA Youth Courses - Dive into a World of Safe Fun!
At Freedive Baja, we're excited to present our AIDA Youth Courses, specially crafted for children and adolescents who are eager to explore the underwater world in a safe and enjoyable way. Developed in collaboration with the AIDA Education Committee, the Medical Committee, the Youth Commission, and AIDA instructors from around the globe, these courses aim to teach essential water skills and safety to the younger generation.
Courses Tailored for Every Age Group
Our AIDA Youth Program consists of four courses: Bronze Dolphin, Silver Dolphin, Gold Dolphin (ages 6 to 11), and AIDA Junior (ages 12 to 15). Each Dolphin course spans at least three days, while AIDA Junior takes at least four days. These courses focus on building in-water confidence and building diving skills like breath and buoyancy control, duck diving, and finning.
Safety and Education at the Core
Safety is our priority. The AIDA Youth Program has been designed with a conservative approach, considering anatomical, physiological, and mental differences between children and adults. Our courses emphasize parental education, ensuring that adults are informed supervisors in aquatic activities.
Informed Adults for Safer Water Activities
We understand that informed adults play a pivotal role in children's safety. That's why our courses educate parents and guardians about proper supervision. We believe that compassion, understanding, care, and connection are equally essential, and these values guide the way we deliver course material to both children and parents.
Skill-Oriented Approach
Unlike a training-centered approach, our courses adopt a skill-oriented one. This shift in focus removes performance measurements and competitiveness, allowing instructors to concentrate on enhancing the child's learning experience.
What Kids Will Learn
Our courses cover a range of skills, from floating, swimming, and using gear to survival strokes, water safety signals, and diving techniques. As children progress, they'll learn line diving, equalization, and other advanced skills.
Join us and let your child embark on a journey of safe and exciting underwater exploration. Our AIDA Youth Courses are designed to nurture a lifelong love for the water while ensuring their safety every step of the way. Enroll your child today and let them dive into a world of fun and learning!
What Course is suitable for my Child?
Bronze Dolphin
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Child should be:
6 years of age
Beginner swimmer
able to back float and return to a stable position in shallow water
able to exhale into the water standing on the bottom
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During the pool sessions, children gradually become comfortable in the water and learn to adapt through fun games. The Bronze Dolphin course consists of a total of three pool sessions
Silver Dolphin
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Child should be:
6 years of age
intermediate swimmer
able to float face down and returning to a vertical position
able to enter and exiting deep water
able to swim wearing mask and fins
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During the pool sessions, children gradually become comfortable in the water and learn to adapt through fun games. The Silver Dolphin course consists of a total of three pool sessions, one in a deep pool to practice equalization
Gold Dolphin
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Child should be:
6 years of age
competent swimmer
confortable to swim wearing mask and fins
able to equalize underwater at least once
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During the pool sessions, children gradually become comfortable in the water and learn to adapt through fun games. The Gold Dolphin Course includes 2 pool sessions
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As part of the Gold Dolphin course, we also include an open water freediving session from a boat. During this session, children have the opportunity to experience the open ocean environment and develop their comfort in it
