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 introdLake 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 introductory experience (10am-4pm) focused on learning scuba basics in confined water settings, offering a safe and supportive introduction to the sport. For already certified divers, the Fun Dive & Advanced Open Water Diver Camp (daily 10am-5pm) provides opportunities to increase dive time and pursue advanced certifications.\n\nAll programs are operated by a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center with over 25 years of experience, ensuring expert instruction and a perfect safety record. The camp offers multiple session dates throughout the summer (June through August), with flexible scheduling to accommodate different family needs. Whether your child is taking their first breath underwater or advancing their diving skills, Lake Norman Scuba provides comprehensive instruction, hands-on water skills training, rescue demonstrations, and the opportunity to earn recognized PADI certifications that will serve them throughout their diving careers.
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
$250 non-refundable deposit per camper required; additional costs approximately $25 for mouthpieces and $15 quarry fee for Open Water participants; full tuition not specified on website
Location:
482 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117
Schedule:
June through August 2026; Open Water Diver Camp: Multiple sessions (June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, August 3-7), Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Seal Team Camp: June 29-July 2, July 27-30, 4 days 10am-4pm; Fun Dive & Advanced OW Camp: June 22-25, July 27-31, daily 10am-5pm