Empowering the Next Generation Through the Magic of the Ocean
What Is YES?
Youth Experiencing Scuba (YES) is a transformative, week-long adaptive diving program created by the Adapt-Able Foundation. It’s designed to open a world of opportunity, connection, and confidence for youth living with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
Taking place in Key Largo, Florida, YES offers participants a safe, supportive, and thrilling experience exploring the underwater world—many for the very first time. Led by experienced adaptive instructors, divers emerge not only with scuba skills but with a renewed sense of self-worth and possibility.
Why YES Matters
- 🧠 Building Confidence: Underwater exploration helps youth overcome perceived limitations, foster independence, and develop lasting resilience.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Creating Belonging: YES brings together young people who share similar challenges, fostering friendships, inclusion, and shared joy.
- 🌎 Connecting With Nature: Participants learn about marine life and ocean conservation, building a lifelong connection with the environment.
- 🛠️ Learning Skills for Life: Scuba teaches patience, teamwork, responsibility, and mindfulness—values that carry over into daily life.
What’s Included
- ✔️ Adaptive guided dives with certified instructors and specialized buddies
- ✔️ Marine biology learning modules
- ✔️ Group activities and confidence-building games
- ✔️ Full accommodation
- ✔️ Peer mentoring from past YES participants and leaders
Who Can Participate?
YES is open to:
- Youth aged 12 to 18
- With physical, cognitive, or neurological challenges
- Who are either scuba certified or eligible to dive with our team
If you know a young person ready to say “YES” to the underwater world, we want to hear from you!
Next Iteration – 2026 YES Camp
📍 Location: Key Largo, Florida
📅 Dates: June 27 – July 4, 2026
💬 Questions or Registration? Email us at info@adapt-ablefoundation.org
Help Us Make YES Possible 💙
We believe every child deserves the chance to experience freedom beneath the surface—but we need your help. Your support helps cover travel, equipment, instruction, and lodging for families who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend.
👉 Donate Now to the YES Fund
👉 Sponsor a Youth Diver
👉 Volunteer or Partner With Us
“Before YES, I never believed I could do something like this. After one week, I felt unstoppable.”
— 2024 YES Participant