About This Camp

Lake Norman Scuba offers three distinct summer camp programs designed to serve divers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced certified divers. The Open Water Diver Camp is a full-week intensive program (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm) for ages 10 and up, where participants earn their PADI Open Water Scuba certification—a significant achievement that opens the door to diving adventures worldwide. For younger aspiring divers ages 8 and up, the Seal Team Camp provides a 4-day introd

Key Highlights

  • Earn PADI Open Water Scuba certification in one week
  • Programs for ages 8 and up with beginner to advanced options
  • Run by PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center with 25+ years experience
  • Multiple summer session dates for scheduling flexibility
  • Safe, structured progression from confined water to open water diving

Special Features

  • PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center with 25+ years experience
  • Perfect safety record
  • Limited space available on first-come, first-served basis
  • Full-service facility with equipment rental and retail
  • Multiple certification levels available
  • Confined water training for beginners
  • Open water dive opportunities for advanced participants
  • Junior Divemaster pathway for serious young divers

Activities

PADI Open Water Scuba certificationScuba diving lessonsScuba basics in confined waterWater skills exercisesDive time practiceDiver rescue demonstrationsDivemaster eLearningPractical application tasksEmergency Assistance Plan (EAP) completionFun divingDive tripsPADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificationJunior divemaster programJr. Divemaster Exam24 instructor-level skills demonstrationTechnical divingAdvanced diving courses