Programs

Discover,
Learn & Thrive

Programs run from Monday to Friday, 8:45am until 4:30pm, on our Burt’s Island campus. Pick up and drop off is at Albuoy’s Point.

Registration for 2024 programs ARE LIVE. Please see the programs for availability. If you do not get a spot at first please add your student to the waitlist. You will be contacted if a space opens up for your student!

If you could not secure your spot please keep an eye out for our Scuba and Sustainability clubs launch or apply for our 2024 Internships if requirements are met.

Sustainability, Education & Adventure

(SEA) An amazing first step in your journey in exploring the local environment and gain confidence in your swimming/snorkeling abilities.

 $1,025

 August 5 – 9, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST

Program Components

  • Focus on student led sustainability projects
  • Kayaking, boating & snorkeling
  • Option to try PADI scuba diving through a Discover Scuba Diving course (not a certification course)

Prerequisites

  • 11 years or older
  • Good swimmer
  • No snorkeling experience required

Beginner
Diver

Our beginner program offers the opportunity for students to gain their first PADI Scuba diving qualifications and begin their underwater exploration journey.

$1,225

  1. July 1 – 5, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST
  2. July 15 – 19, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST
  3. August 12 – 16, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST
  4. August 26 – 30, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST

Program Components

  • Student led sustainability projects
  • PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water course (depending on student’s starting level)
  • Kayaking, boating & snorkeling

Prerequisites

  • 12 years or older
  • Good swimmer
  • For students with no scuba diving experience or with their PADI Scuba Diver certification
    **Not suitable for students with their PADI Open Water certification or higher**

 

Intermediate
Diver

Our intermediate program offers the opportunity for students to gain further PADI Scuba qualifications, log more dives whilst perfecting their skills and working towards specialties.

 

$1,450 

 

  1. Spring Break:  April 1 – 5, 2024 SPACES FREE
  2. July 8 – 12, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST
  3. July 22 – 26, 2024 SOLD OUT/EMAIL TO WAITLIST

  4. August 19 – 23, 2024 FEW SPACES REMAINING!

Program Components

  • PADI Adventure or Advanced Diver or Specialty course (depending on student’s starting level)
  • Student led sustainability projects
    Kayaking, boating & snorkelling
  • 1 night of camping on Burt Island

Prerequisites

  • 13 years or older
  • Strong swimmer
  • For students with their PADI Open Water certification or higher**Not suitable for students with no dive certification**

Rescue

Diver

Our Rescue Diver program will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor medical and scuba equipment issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.

$1,850

 

  1. June 20 – 21 & 24 – 26, 2024 FEW SPACES REMAINING!

Program Components

  • PADI Rescue Diver course
  • Wilderness Medical Associates- Wilderness First Aid Certification (valid for 3 years)
  • Student led sustainability projects
  • Kayaking, boating & snorkelling
  • Includes 1 night of camping on Burt Island

Prerequisites

  • 15 years or older
  • Strong swimmer
  • PADI Adventure Diver certification

 

2024 Program Sneak Peek

Courses for spring and summer 2024

2024 Beginner Course Flyer

Courses for spring and summer 2024

2024 Intermediate Course Flyer

Courses for spring and summer 2024

2024 Rescue Course Flyer

Courses for spring and summer 2024

Please download our detailed program flyers here!

Already a Rescue diver and want to continue your journey with Waterstart?

Join our team as a Seasonal Intern!

Our Internship positions are suited to those with various experience and skill levels and allow for progression over multiple seasons.

The requirements for our entry role as a volunteer intern are as follows:

  • Age 16+
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • SCARS trained
  • Minimum of PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent)

For information and applications for all Internship roles please email !

Waterstart
Shirts!

We are now offering the option to purchase our Waterstart logo shirts. This is an additional opportunity to support our charity and represent the Waterstart crew with these organic cotton shirts. Shirts are white with Waterstart’s new colourful logo printed on the left chest and full back, sizes are unisex from XS-XXL. Be sure to add to your order when you register if you are interested!

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