Summer Break Coral and Scuba Immersion 

For Youth Ages 14-18 | 5 Days, 6 Nights | Culebra, Puerto Rico

This immersive, week-long program takes teens to Culebra, one of Puerto Rico’s most ecologically important marine environments, for an intensive coral restoration and scuba experience. Participants earn a PADI scuba certification, receive hands-on reef monitoring and coral restoration training, and gain real field experience in marine conservation within a living reef system.

Students complete 15 hours of community service through reef and bleaching surveys and, upon completion, are eligible to continue volunteering with Pa’Ti Mar or participate in coral restoration initiatives locally and globally.

Session 1: July 19th- July 25th 2026

Session 2: July 26th- August 1st 2026

$3,000 per session

What Participants Will Gain

  • PADI Certification

    Earn a globally recognized PADI certification, equipping teens with the skills to dive safely up to 60 feet and preparing them for hands-on reef conservation and underwater research in Culebra and beyond.

  • Reef Survey Training

    Learn essential reef monitoring skills, including species identification and data collection, while contributing meaningful data used to track reef health. Participants earn 15 hours of community service through this work.

  • Coral Bleaching Surveys

    Receive training to identify coral bleaching, assess severity, and document findings—contributing critical data to ongoing reef monitoring and restoration efforts in Puerto Rico.

  • Culebra Reef & Beach Experience

    Explore some of Puerto Rico’s most pristine reefs and beaches, learning firsthand why Culebra is such a vital marine ecosystem and how reef protection supports island resilience.

  • Teen Community & Leadership

    Connect with like-minded teens from across Puerto Rico and the United States who share a passion for the ocean, building friendships, teamwork, and leadership skills through shared conservation work.

  • Bilingual Immersion

    Experience a fully bilingual (English & Spanish) program, with conservation workshops and reef activities offered in both languages—creating a rich cultural and educational immersion.

Scuba diver observing small fish during Pa'Ti Mar's Summer Scuba Immersion Camp in Rincón, Puerto Rico
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What’s Included

  • Private transportation to and from Culebra, includng all inter-island logistics

  • All scuba training and certification dives

  • Top-of-the-line scuba equipment

  • Accommodations in a serene coastal setting

  • Gourmet meals prepared by a private chef, with accommodations for all dietary needs

  • 24/7 supervision and support from dedicated staff, including licensed professionals on-site to ensure safety and well-being

  • Island adventures, including jungle exploration and waterfall visits (weather permitting)

100% of program proceeds directly support Pa'Ti Mar’s coral nursery project, funding reef restoration efforts that protct Puerto Rico’s coastline.

Participant in Pa'Ti Mar's Summer Scuba Immersion Camp swimming with a school of fish in the reefs of Rincón, Puerto Rico.