Youngsters can make a splash at mermaid and diving classes this summer
dailyrecord.co.ukYoungsters can dive in to a fantastic mermaid experience at Johnstone Pool this summer.Paisley-based not-for-profit organisation Just Dive is running the two-hour sessions to give youngsters the chance to make a splash with a sparkly mermaid tail.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.
Sign up to our newsletters here.Founder Laura Hamilton said they aimed to make scuba, mermaid and snorkelling experiences accesible to all.
Children aged five and over can try snorkelling and from age eight and up, they can mermaid and scuba dive.She said: “We provide all tuition, all kiddie-sized kit and they have a fun, educational time that also helps with a range of different things.“We work with those with autism, ADHD, ASN, physical or mental health issues – we remove as many barriers as we can for all.“There is no upper age limit on our experiences and full range of PADI/SSI courses we also offer.“One of our participants, a local lady Debbie, told us at her experience – she felt like a nine year old again.
We have sessions called Mums are Mermaids too now and she loved doing handstands in the pool!“Mermaids get the full mermaid experience with us.
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