General Information: This page contains information about the Open Water Diver Course.  It is a course for beginners.  We schedule one group class a month from April to September.   Take a look at the information below about what you will do, what the class costs, how long it will take, what you need to start, and other things.  We also offer 2-person private, private and semi-private classes.  Our pricing starts at $350 per person for the group class and includes most

everything you will need for the class including scuba park entry fees for 2 days and airfills for the lake except your personal gear of mask, fins, snorkel and booties.  You will need to purchase those prior to the first confined water pool sessions. Read the below for full information.

Group Classroom starts:  May 24, June 21, July 19, August 23 and September 20, 2008   Want a semi-private or private class?  No problem contact us, we can schedule one for you.  Click here for pricing of all classes

What you will do:  There are at least two classroom sessions, 5 confined water pool dives and 4 open water dives. 

• Classroom:  You will need to read the entire Open Water Diver Manual (included in the course price) and watch the entire video/DVD (included in course price) prior to coming to the first classroom session.  The classroom sessions cover 5 chapters (can be done in 2 sessions of 3 to 4 hours each).  Independent Study:  Before you come to the first class meeting, read the entire book, complete the knowledge reviews located at the end of each chapter and watch the entire video or DVD.  You will need to contact us to get the manual and DVD (included in course price). 

• Confined Water Dives:  The 5 confined water dives are done in a pool (can be done in 2 sessions of 3 to 4 hours each).  

• Open Water Dives:  The 4 open water dives are done at an area lake/scuba park or on a dive trip (must be done over a 2 day period).

You do all of this while having fun!   Click here for information on what to expect in the classroom, pool confined water dives and the lake dives.

What you need to start:  Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn the Open Water Diver certification.   You must be at least 10 years old prior to the start date of the class.  Divers between the ages of 10 and 14 get the Jr. Open Water Diver Certification.  Divers between the ages of 10 and 11 may only dive with a dive professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.    You need to complete a Medical Statement.   Click here for the Medical Statement form.

Materials Required:  Open Water Diver Manual and Video/DVD.  These items are included in the class price.  Contact us to purchase.  You will also need to purchase a mask, fins, snorkel and booties prior to the first class meeting.

Types of Classes: We offer the following types of classes:  Group Classes (for those that want to or don't mind taking the class  with others); Make your own Group (for 4 or more that want to take the class together); Semi-Private for Two Persons; Semi-private for One Person; Deluxe Two Person Private and Deluxe One Person Private; and Referrals.    Click here for the pricing for each type of class.

Class Dates:  Our group classes are conducted on Saturday and Sunday.  We schedule one group class a month.  The group class starts at 9:30 a.m.  We conduct classroom in the morning, take a lunch break and then are in the pool until around 5:30 p.m.  We go to the lake for the open water dives the following weekend.  Click here for our calendar.   We have several options for you.   If a Saturday/Sunday schedule does not work for you, we also offer semi-private and private classes.  Click here for the pricing for each type of class.