updated:  May 24, 2008

Why Scuba Diver?
The Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple times a year.
As a subprogram of the Open Water Diver program, the Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the Scuba Diver certification you can dive to a maximum of 40 feet under the direct supervision of a Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip

What you need to start:  Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba 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. Scuba Diver Certification.  Divers between the ages of 10 and 11 may only dive  to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.   Click here for the Medical Statement form

What you will do:  You need to contact us to get a manual and a video or DVD.  You will read Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the  Open Water Diver Manual (included in the course price) and watch the portion of the video/DVD (included in course price) covering the first three chapters and confined water dives 1, 2 and 3 prior to coming to the first classroom session.  You will attend classroom sessions covering chapters 1, 2 and 3 (can be done in 1 session of 3 to 4 hours); participate in 3 confined water dives done in a pool (can be done in 1 session of 3 to 4 hours); and participate in 2 open water dives done at an area lake/scuba park or on a dive trip (can be done in 1 day at the lake).   Throughout the  course, you’ll learn about scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.   You do all of this while having fun!  

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.

Cost:  $250 All-Inclusive Pricing if you do as part of a scheduled group class; $350 All-inclusive for a semi-private (either a one on one in classroom/pool going to the lake with others or do the classroom as part of a group class going to the lake as a one on one) or $450 all-inclusive for a private class.    Price includes manual, DVD, equipment rental for the confined water pool dives and the open water dives, air fills for the confined water pool dives and the open water dives and scuba park entry fees for 1 day. Price does not cover your personal gear of mask, fins, snorkel and booties, transportation to/from pool or lake, hotel/ camping fees, or meals.