09/07/2026
Our dive club is starting a youth scuba discovery program and on Saturday we did our first test run! We helped 6 youths discover scuba diving and they LOVED it! They were amazing at it too!
I went along and took some photos of everyone and it was such a great experience! Follow the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit to see when the next session will be taking place!
Here is the information about what we are doing.
YOUTH DISCOVER SCUBA PROGRAM
AGE : 10-17 years old
14 and under must have a parent or Guardian at
the pool.
PREREQUISITE: Must have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the water.
A medical waiver and on line padi training must be completed on line prior to pool day..
You will need to have transportation to and from the pool. This will be either the port colborne Y or the Kiwanas pool in St Catharines.
There will be one class a month with a max of 8 youth a month. The expected date of the first class open to the community will be a Sat in October.
HOW TO APPLY:
EMAIL the following information to [email protected]
Subject: youth discover scuba application
Info to be included in the email:
Name of youth and name of parent guardian
Email address (this will be the email used to do online Padi training, contacting for updates and selection for the program.
Phone number
What town you live in
Age
Sizing (sm med, lg) for clothes and shoe size. This will be for equipment rental.
One paragraph on why you want to do this discover scuba program with the Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit.
Youth will be chosen based on the application information.
We are also looking for community sponsors that would like to help out so this program can continue well into the future. Covering the cost of the pool time, online learning and equipment rental. Big thank you to Icon Racing and Backyard BBQ for your generous donations to help us get this program started.
We look forward to receiving your applications and getting this exciting new program up and running.
Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit
