Open water class

[scubabudie]

I will be in the LBTS area during the July 4th weekend. I would like to get my 12 year old certified while we are there. It will be more enjoyable in the warmer water than in the North East where we dive with the thicker wetsuits. Any suggestions on which shop/instructors are comfortable/willing to work with children. My son is a straight A student and a premier athlete in Soccer and Baseball. He has been swimming since he was 2. Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions.

 

[oly5050user]

What is LBTS?

 

[iamrushman]

there are two shops in lauderdale by the sea, Florida..gold coast scuba and deep blue divers.i'm sure one of them can meet your needs.

 

[iluvtheocean]

I would call Gold Coast and talk to Steve.. I'd recommend Brian as a good instructor.

let me amend that... do the classroom & pool work up there where you are... and get a referral to bring to them for the OW diving.. they do 5 dives for OW.. .4 boat and 1 shore since so much shore diving around here.

 

[scubabudie]

LBTS is Lauderdale by the Sea- I have been there multiple times and always had a great experience. I like Gold Coast Scuba and Pampano Dive Shop. Steve is very knowledgeable. I have not talked with any of the other shops. Thank you for your responses. Just seeing if anyone has any experience with the instructors / more specifically with children.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Are you interested in a specific cert.? Naui, Padi, SSI.. etc? I know a private NAUI instructor whom I highly recommend. PM me for info..

 

[Boca Kris]

Call Brittany Holbrook at World of Scuba, one of South Florida best instructors, and really great with kids. She's done a lot of work with kids of all ages. World of Scuba, Boca Raton | Scuba, Snorkeling, Freediving