The SSI Explorers program provides children with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in snorkeling, mermaid, freediving, or scuba experiences in a pool or confined water environment.
Note | This is a recognition program. The SSI Professional should focus on the students’ safety and enjoyment, avoiding over-teaching.
An active status Explorer Instructor qualified for the applicable category may conduct each part of the SSI Explorers program.
- The Explorer Instructor qualified for the applicable Explorer program must directly supervise all academic and in-water activities.
- During all in-water activities, the participants must remain under the direct supervision of the Explorer Instructor so that physical contact can be made at any time.
Participants who have completed at least the Snorkel Explorer program may complete the following specialty experiences:
Note | These experiences may also be customized for Mermaid Explorer, Freediving Explorer, and Scuba Explorer.
Participants who have completed the Freediving Explorer program may complete the following specialty experiences:
Participants who have completed the Scuba Explorer program may complete the following specialty experiences:
- Complete the academic and in-water requirements for each Explorer program as outlined in the instructor manual.
- Upon completion of each Explorer program, process all participants in MySSI so they may receive the applicable recognition card.
SSI materials are written in English and follow U.S. spelling and punctuation.