Dolphin Scuba Summer Camp

An Incredible Week of Dolphins and Diving for Kids!

Give your child an experience that will foster a genuine appreciation for the ocean and marine life on their next summer vacation!

During our weeklong Dolphin Scuba Camp, your child will learn about our resident bottlenose dolphins through various encounters, feeding, and training sessions. In addition, daily diving and snorkeling activities will deepen their affinity for the ocean. Island field trips and daily activities planned throughout make for a fun week. You’ll enjoy plenty of adult time while your kids take an ocean journey that may someday become a lifelong passion!

Dolphin Scuba Summer Camp

Includes:
Dolphin Training Sessions
Dolphin Education Lessons
Marine Life Slideshows
Horseback Riding

PADI Youth Diving Programs:
• SASY – Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth (Ages 6 to 7)
• Bubblemaker (Ages 8 to 9)
• Jr. Scuba Diver (Ages 10 to 12)
• Open Water Certified Camper (Ages 10 to 12)*

* Open Water Certified Campers can dive with their parents for up to 12 dives per week and join the dolphin portion of camp in the afternoons.

2026 Rates

$1,289 per camper (Ages 6 to 12 – Non-certified)
$1,324 per camper (Ages 10 to 12 – Open Water Certified)

Camp Dates

Summer 2026:

  • May 31 – June 5
  • June 7 – 12
  • June 14 – 19
  • June 21 – 26
  • June 28 – July 3
  • July 5 – 10
  • July 12 – 17
  • July 19 – 24
  • July 26 – 31
  • August 2 – 7
  • August 9 – 14

PADI Youth Diving Programs

SASY (Ages 6 – 7)

Designed for kids ages 6 to 7 who are still too young to dive, the Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youths (SASY) program allows young children to participate in snorkeling with a BCD-like floatation device, a compressed air tank, and a regulator. Children can swim on the surface without fear of inhaling water through a snorkel tube, and the SASY jackets provide ample buoyancy and hold the compressed air securely in place.

Bubblemaker (Ages 8 – 9)

Children ages 8 to 9 can experience what it’s like breathing underwater! In water no deeper than 6 feet, kids get to experience the thrill of Scuba diving in Roatan in a controlled environment and under the direct supervision of a PADI Pro. As part of the program, all participants will receive a PADI Bubblemaker decal, tattoo, toy, and certificate of completion.

PADI Junior Scuba Diver (Ages 10 – 12)

The PADI Junior Scuba Diver course offers a gateway for the next generation of scuba divers into the captivating underwater world. This course establishes the foundation of diving basics and equips participants with theoretical and practical scuba diving knowledge. Safety, diving principles, and fostering a love for diving are integral aspects of this program.

PADI Open Water Certified Youth (Ages 10–12)

Already certified? Kids ages 10–12 with a PADI Open Water Certification are welcome to join Dolphin Scuba Camp, too! Instead of taking the Junior Scuba Diver course, certified campers will dive with their parents for up to 12 dives per week, exploring Roatan’s reefs together. In the afternoons, they’ll join the rest of the group for the dolphin portion of camp, ensuring they enjoy the full experience of diving and dolphins in one unforgettable week.

Please Note: Our Dolphin Scuba Camp includes the PADI Jr. Scuba Diver course, a subset of the PADI Jr. Open Water Diver course (it is not the complete course). This course certifies individuals to dive up to a depth of 40 feet while accompanied by a PADI instructor. It is essentially a “learner’s permit” for diving, providing a good opportunity for kids to explore their interest in diving and build confidence before committing to the full Open Water course.

For campers who wish to complete the full Open Water Diver course, additional training time is required, which cannot be accommodated within the camp schedule.

The PADI Junior Scuba Diver course offers a gateway for the next generation of scuba divers into the captivating underwater world. This course lays the foundation for diving basics and equips participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge of scuba diving. Safety, diving principles, and fostering a love for diving are integral aspects of this program.

PADI Jr. Scuba Diver consists of the following three phases:

  1. Knowledge Development: To understand the basic principles of scuba diving, just the first three sections of the five are required for the Open Water Diver course.
  2. Confined Water Dives: To learn basic scuba skills – just the first three of the five required for the Open Water Diver course.
  3. Open Water Dives: to use skills and explore, just two of the four required for the Open Water Diver course.

Details & Restrictions

Ages:

  • Dolphin Scuba Camp is available for children ages 6 to 12 years.
  • A copy of the child’s passport will be required when booking.

Schedule:

  • Camp begins on Sundays and ends on Fridays; we recommend a Saturday arrival and departure. (See Sample Schedule)

Requirements:

  • A completed Student Medical Statement will be required for each participant.
  • Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkel, and fins (rent or purchase)
  • Scuba diving equipment: regulator, BCD, and tanks (included)
  • The rate includes camp fee, resort package meals, and 7-night accommodations in a room with adult guests.
  • The rate does not include applicable hotel taxes.

Equipment Notice:

Ages 6–9 (SASY & Bubblemaker):

  • Included: Necessary scuba equipment is provided for the scuba activity.
  • Not Included: Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.

Ages 10–12 – Non-Certified Campers (Jr. Scuba Diver course):

  • Included: Scuba gear (regulator, BCD, tanks, weights, weight belt).
  • Not Included: Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.

Ages 10–12 – Certified Campers (Open Water Certified option):

  • Included: Air tanks, weights, and weight belt.
  • Not included: Personal scuba gear (regulator, BCD, etc.) or snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.

Snorkeling equipment is not included in the package rate due to the critical nature of sizing, especially for young children. Properly fitting snorkeling equipment is vital for safety and comfort during underwater activities. An ill-fitting mask or snorkel can restrict your child’s participation and even prevent them from participating entirely. Since children come in all shapes and sizes, finding the most suitable snorkeling gear for each child is an individual process that can’t be standardized.

While the resort offers snorkeling gear for rent or purchase, the available sizes and styles may be limited during your visit. We recommend visiting a nearby diving retail center and consulting a trained sales professional to select the best-fitting mask, snorkel, and fins for your child. After you’ve purchased the snorkeling gear, we suggest having your child test it in a controlled environment (like a beach, swimming pool, or bathtub) for potential leaks. Fins should be snug but not too tight. If a water test is not possible, let your child wear the fins while seated for a few minutes to ensure they are comfortable. This extra time and effort invested in finding the right snorkeling gear will ensure your child’s safety, enhance their enjoyment, and build their confidence in the water.