Dolphin Scuba Summer Camp
An Incredible Week of Dolphins and Diving for Kids Ages 6 to 12!
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:
7 Nights Accommodations*
3 Meals Daily **
Dolphin Encounters & Education
Fun Workshops & Conservation Crafts
Family Dolphin Encounter
Beach Games & Group Activities
Horseback Riding
Evening Dinner, Movie Night & More
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)***
*Shared accommodations with parent(s).** Meal plan includes dinner on arrival day through breakfast on departure day.
*** 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.
Rates
| Camp Participant Age | Summer 2026 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Certified Camper Ages 6 to 9 | $1,289 | $1,345 |
| Non-Certified Camper Ages 10 to 12 | $1,289 | $1,345 |
| Certified Camper Ages 10 to 12 | $1,324 | $1,380 |
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
Summer 2027:
- May 30 – June 4
- June 6 – 11
- June 13 – 18
- June 20 – 25
- June 27 – July 2
- July 4 – 9
- July 11 – 16
- July 18 – 23
- July 25 – 30
- August 1 – 6
- August 8 – 13
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 Youth (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, holding the compressed air securely in place.
- Equipment Included: Necessary scuba equipment is provided for the scuba activity.
- Equipment Not Included: Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.
Bubblemaker (Ages 8 – 9)
Children aged 8 to 9 can experience what it’s like to breathe 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, a Bubblemaker toy, and a certificate of completion.
- Equipment Included: Necessary scuba equipment is provided for the scuba activity.
- Equipment Not Included: Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.
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.
- Equipment Included: Scuba gear (regulator, BCD, tanks, weights, weight belt).
- Equipment Not Included: Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.
PADI Jr. Scuba Diver consists of the following three phases:
- 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.
- Confined Water Dives: To learn basic scuba skills – just the first three of the five required for the Open Water Diver course.
- Open Water Dives: to use skills and explore, just two of the four required for the Open Water Diver course.
Please Note: This course is a subset of the PADI Jr. Open Water Diver course (it is not the complete course). This course certifies children 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.
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.
- Equipment Included: Air tanks, weights, and a weight belt.
- Equipment Not Included: Personal scuba gear (regulator, BCD, etc.) or snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel). Please bring your own or rent from our dive shop.
Details & Restrictions
- Dolphin Scuba Camp is for children ages 6 to 12.
- A copy of the child’s passport is required at booking.
- Rates are in USD; 19% hotel tax not included.
- Rates are based on one child sharing accommodations with an accompanying adult.
- Rate includes camp activities, 7-night accommodations, and three meals per day (dinner on arrival day through breakfast on departure day).
- Camp runs Sunday–Friday. We recommend Saturday–Saturday travel.
- Each child must have their own snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins) or rent these from our dive shop.
- Scuba equipment (regulator, gauge, BCD) is included for non-certified campers only.
- Certified campers are required to bring their own scuba equipment or rent gear from our dive shop.
- A completed Student Medical Statement is required for each participant before participating in dive activities.
- Certified campers may dive with a parent for up to 12 dives per week, with the number of dives and depth limited by age, certification level, and parental approval.
See Our Dive Shop Equipment Rental Prices Here
Equipment Notice
Snorkeling equipment is not included 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.