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Junior Freediver

YOUTH FREEDIVING CLASS at Kona's Premier Freediving Facility!

Jun 08, 2024
Jun 09, 2024

Led by former school teacher, former Junior Lifeguards Instructor, veteran ocean lifeguard & surfer with a passion for empowering youth with a connection to the sea ~ Join “Jules of the Sea” for this 2-day all-inclusive course experience that will open your child’s world to foundational freediving SAFETY, technique, & physiology, at the most beautiful freediving facility in Kona. Other dates available by request. Whether your child is spearfishing/diving regularly or just beginning their freediving journey, this course teaches lifesaving, critical freediving and ocean safety to ensure your child comes home safely. Your child will master understanding of critical safety, including responsible diving practices, direct supervision, and how to recognize and respond to hypoxic incidents, such as BLACKOUTS and NEAR-BLACKOUTS. Julia has nearly a decade of experience working with youth as both a junior lifeguards instructor and teacher, and started the first freediving safety program at a local public school in Hawaii’s Department of Education. She is deeply passionate about sharing ocean safety education with kids so they can enjoy the same rewards this education has given her. The course takes place on-site of the Pacific 19 Hotel in downtown Kona (options for overnight stay available), and includes access to a SWIMMING POOL for practical skills training, LUNCH, course materials, potential for Junior Freediver certification, close proximity to dive sites and other perks for a special 2-day experience. In order to maximize the benefit of this education and ensure your child’s safety, it is strongly recommended that they register with at least one friend (dive buddy) and parent/guardian, to ensure that following the course, they have properly trained dive partners. Please don’t hesitate to call or text me if you have any questions or would like to discuss special circumstances.

Junior Freediver

Instructor: Julia Donath

Main, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Tuition Fee: $ 500 USD

Deposit: $ 500 USD

Language: English