Junior Freediving Summer Camp

Duration: Monday–Friday, 9:30am- 3:30pm

Ages 12-15

Overview

Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to introduce your child to the wonders of the underwater world? This Junior Freediving Course is designed for children ages 12-15, providing them with the opportunity to learn freediving skills in a fun, safe, and engaging environment and then putting those skills into action by exploring local ocean environments. This is a 5-day extended program where each student has the opportunity to leave with a Molchanovs Junior Freediver Certification.

This week-long program runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, combining outdoor classroom education, pool training, and open-water experiences. By the end of the course, your child will gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to safely explore the underwater world while building lifelong respect for the marine environment. Molchanovs Junior Freediver Certifications are limited in depth and time parameters to ensure safety. Once a participant turns 16, they can transition to adult-level Molchanovs Wave programs.

What Your Child Will Learn

1. Breathing Techniques

• How to relax and breathe efficiently to improve underwater performance.

• Techniques to calm the mind and prepare for dives.

2. Safety Skills

• The importance of diving with a buddy and following proper safety protocols.

• Basic rescue techniques to assist themselves and others.

3. Equalization & Pressure Awareness

• Methods for equalizing ear pressure to dive comfortably.

• Understanding how the body adapts to underwater pressure.

4. Freediving Techniques

• Mastery of essential skills such as duck dives, streamlining, and breath-holding.

• Dynamic and static apnea practice tailored for young participants.

5. Ocean Awareness

• Marine conservation principles and respect for aquatic ecosystems.

• Fun and educational activities about marine life and their habitats.

Why Choose This Course?

• Age-Appropriate Training: The course is specially designed to ensure your child learns safely and enjoys the process.

• Professional Instruction: Led by certified Molchanovs instructors with extensive experience working with children.

• Holistic Development: Builds confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.

• Ocean Exploration: Your child will have the opportunity to freedive some of San Diego's best spots know for their marine life.

• Lifetime Certification: Upon successful completion, your child will receive the Molchanovs Junior Freediver certification, preparing them for future courses.

Important Details

• Duration: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

• Meets offsite everyday at The Plunge Pool, Bonita Cove, Mission Point Park, La Jolla Cove, and La Jolla Shores

• Requirements:

• Comfortable swimming ability and ocean comfortability

• Parental/guardian consent

• What to Bring:

• Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, and lunch/snacks, Epipens, Inhalers, backpack to hold items

• Mask, snorkel, fins, weights/weightbelt, wetsuit  (rental gear available)

Junior Education Structure:

Junior 12-15yr:

Lap (Pool):

Children begin by learning freediving theory, equalization, the front crawl technique, and STA/DYN/DYNB technique. Later, they learn how to turn complete a pool turn, learn breaststroke and DNF technique, and improve their STA time. Advanced students learn about possible freediving injuries and training methods and slowly increase distances in all disciplines while working on technique.

Wave (Open-Water):

Children begin by learning freediving physics, surface swimming techniques, and FIM/CWT/CWTB techniques. Later, they learn about equalization techniques and human anatomy underwater, blackout rescue, experience CNF technique, and improve their FIM/CWT/CWTB performances. Advanced students will learn how to train in open water, understand equalization methods, and improve their FIM/CWT/CWTB/CNF techniques.