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De-stressing with diving
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De-stressing with diving

6 Oct 2026

For more than a decade, the world has faced ongoing challenges. These days, it often...

From High School Dreams to a Life in the Ocean
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From High School Dreams to a Life in the Ocean

10 Jun 2026

Every year I speak at trade shows, on trips, and at school Career Days with...

Why Peak Performance Buoyancy Is the Most Important Skill You’ll Ever Learn Underwater
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Why Peak Performance Buoyancy Is the Most Important Skill You’ll Ever Learn Underwater

9 Jun 2026

Ask any experienced diver what separates a good diver from a great one, and the...

Outfitting your Kids dive gear for Summer
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Outfitting your Kids dive gear for Summer

19 May 2026

Get ready for summer diving with your kids! Many families are choosing to stay closer...

The new PADI Seal Team program 2026
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The new PADI Seal Team program 2026

23 Apr 2026

The kids get so excited and engaged, it's a win-win for families who want their...

Mastering your Buoyancy
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Mastering your Buoyancy

2 Apr 2026

I have spent more than a decade guiding families—kids as young as four and adults...

International Travel Check list and Safety Tips
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International Travel Check list and Safety Tips

8 Jan 2026

International travel needs to be smart with kids. Here are a few tips and a...

Tips for teaching diving to teens
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Tips for teaching diving to teens

11 Dec 2025

10 tips I learned from teaching  JOW’s(Jr. Open Water kids age 10-14) By Holly Wakely,...

What career path is safe from AI  job replacement?
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What career path is safe from AI job replacement?

9 Dec 2025

Adventure travel may be a great job in the future I've had a number of...

Finding the Balance: Why Real Conservation Includes the People Who Know the Sea Best
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Finding the Balance: Why Real Conservation Includes the People Who Know the Sea Best

23 Nov 2025

Belize sharks protection I'm in Belize at Blackbird Caye, running our Thanksgiving Kids Sea Camp,...

Belize Blackbird Caye Resort
A Parent’s Guide to Safe Family Diving Adventures 
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A Parent’s Guide to Safe Family Diving Adventures 

18 Nov 2025

As a parent, introducing your child to scuba diving can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking....

Kids Scuba programs safety must comes first
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Kids Scuba programs safety must comes first

18 Nov 2025

Tips for Dive Shop Owners: Training Your Staff to Safely and Effectively Teach Kids to...

​Becoming a diver
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​Becoming a diver

13 Sep 2025

I woke up on August 10 with the excitement of this new world in my...

Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort
Scuba Diving resorts are making better decisions on safety when it comes to kids and family.
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Scuba Diving resorts are making better decisions on safety when it comes to kids and family.

5 May 2025

Keeping families and kids safe should always be the #1 priority for traveling families! For...

Planting the seed of our youth divers
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Planting the seed of our youth divers

5 Mar 2025

Margo's journey began with a simple seed planted by her father. She grew up exploring...

Diving with kids on Liveaboards
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Diving with kids on Liveaboards

25 Feb 2025

Liveaboards offer one of the best ways to dive Liveaboard travel is an excellent way...

Galapagos, Indonesia, Red Sea
Safe and easy Kids Sea Camp Travel Tips
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Safe and easy Kids Sea Camp Travel Tips

12 Feb 2025

We all know that airports can be a hassle these days, but a little planning...

Traveling Internationally with kids is tricky
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Traveling Internationally with kids is tricky

11 Feb 2025

Traveling with kids' information and documentation is needed. Traveling internationally can be tricky. Each country...

Safety Tips on diving with your kids
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Safety Tips on diving with your kids

10 Feb 2025

A guide to Safe and Unforgettable diving with your kids. Dear Scuba Moms and Dads,...

Margo’s favorite places to dive with kids
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Margo’s favorite places to dive with kids

15 Jan 2025

For 26 years, clients have asked me, "Margo, what is your favorite dive destination?" As...

Belize, Bonaire, Indonesia, Little Cayman, Philippines, St. Lucia Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa, Anse Chastanet Resort, Blackbird Caye Resort, Buddy Dive Resort, Cayman Brac Beach Resort, Little Cayman Beach Resort, The Arenui
Tips for Planning a Successful Family Dive Vacation:
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Tips for Planning a Successful Family Dive Vacation:

7 Jan 2025

Planning Your Dive Trip: Start Early! Here are a few tips to help you plan...

Family Travel Tips
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Family Travel Tips

6 Jun 2024

Thoughtful Family Travel Tips By Margo Peyton When you're getting ready to travel this summer...

Top 10 wreck dives safe to explore with kids
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Top 10 wreck dives safe to explore with kids

29 May 2024

Favorite wreck dives to dive with kids at Kids Sea Camp One type of diving...

Bonaire, St. Eustatius, St. Lucia
Tips for planning your family dive vacation.
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Tips for planning your family dive vacation.

30 Apr 2023

What to bring, what to pack, where to go, and how to plan: Planning a...

Creating a Coral Restoration Project
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Creating a Coral Restoration Project

27 Apr 2023

Some ideas for creating a coral restoration project this summer include: Identify a suitable site...

Bonaire
Diving and traveling with your kids
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Diving and traveling with your kids

12 Apr 2022

The advice you should know when diving and traveling with kids  I have spent the...

How to become a Dive Master on a KSC week
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How to become a Dive Master on a KSC week

20 Oct 2020

Yes, Kids Sea Camp offers divemaster and non-paying internships at our Kid Sea Camp trips....

Bonaire
Oh, the places we will go. . . diving. . . with Kids Sea Camp.
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Oh, the places we will go. . . diving. . . with Kids Sea Camp.

22 Sep 2020

By David Head Big diving news from our household. Jake gained his Junior Open Water Certification...

Top tips for travel safety and being ready for emergencies.
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Top tips for travel safety and being ready for emergencies.

21 Nov 2019

Top 10 safety tips when booking a liveaboard dive trip. Ask the tough questions when...

Top 5 best family dive adventures with younger divers ages 4-16
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Top 5 best family dive adventures with younger divers ages 4-16

15 Mar 2019

MARGO PEYTON'S: Top 5 best family dive adventures with young children, plus many more. 1....

Bonaire, Palau, Philippines Anse Chastanet Resort, Buddy Dive Resort
What is the difference between BPI and Air2 on a BCD?
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What is the difference between BPI and Air2 on a BCD?

28 Jul 2018

Going hoseless or a full-on regulator system, in some cases, the kids or your buddy...

Best practices and etiquette for underwater photographers
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Best practices and etiquette for underwater photographers

11 May 2018
How to equalize or clear your ears when diving?
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How to equalize or clear your ears when diving?

13 Apr 2018
Dive Vacation checklist for Kids Sea Camp
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Dive Vacation checklist for Kids Sea Camp

23 Jan 2018
Philippines: The jewels of the visayas sea
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Philippines: The jewels of the visayas sea

18 Jan 2018

Our children's world has become much larger as today's technology helps us to engage “virtually”...

Philippines Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa, Cabilao at Pura Vida Resort and Dauin at Pura Vida Homes with Sea Explorers
Kids Sea Camp Bonaire: Diving for The Teens
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Kids Sea Camp Bonaire: Diving for The Teens

2 Dec 2017

Although this was my second time participating in the Teen Diver group during Kids Sea...

Bonaire, Little Cayman Buddy Dive Resort
Tips for better buoyancy and air consumption
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Tips for better buoyancy and air consumption

23 Mar 2017

Keys to better diving Good buoyancy is key. Make sure you are neutrally buoyant, trim...

Kids Sea Camp Dive Vacation tips
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Kids Sea Camp Dive Vacation tips

23 Mar 2017

Tips for a better dive vacation! It's time — you have been waiting all year...

Toothpaste and new dive mask
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Toothpaste and new dive mask

23 Mar 2017

Preparing a new dive mask The foggy mask: I had a client buy a new...

Tips for a Happy Kids Sea Camp
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Tips for a Happy Kids Sea Camp

23 Mar 2017

It's Christmas in May at Kids Sea Camp! We are busy finalizing our family packs,...

Ear clearing techniques for divers
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Ear clearing techniques for divers

22 Mar 2017

Ear clearing and diving go hand in hand when you jump into the ocean. Here...

How safe is scuba diving?
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How safe is scuba diving?

22 Mar 2017
Two-week diving vacations create better emotional, physical, and workforce health
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Two-week diving vacations create better emotional, physical, and workforce health

22 Mar 2017

A two-week diving vacation is the perfect antidote to a long, stressful year. Margo and...

Tips on taking caring for your scuba gear
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Tips on taking caring for your scuba gear

22 Mar 2017

Your scuba gear is responsible for life support while you dive. Caring for your gear...

Top Kids Sea Camp travel tips!
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Top Kids Sea Camp travel tips!

22 Mar 2017

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