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LEARN TO DIVE IN ONE WEEKEND! The beginner certification scuba course is called the Open Water Course. It is taught in two parts. The first part is the classroom and pool sessions where you actually learn to dive. After you have completed the first part you earn your certification by making four open water dives (the second part) where you demonstrate the new skills that you have learned. Many people want to learn to scuba dive but are so busy that they just don't have the time necessary to take a certification course. To help those busy professionals who want to learn but have limited time we have developed our "One Weekend Accelerated Open Water Course." By utilizing a "home study" approach you complete the required reading and viewing of the course video at home at your convenience. Once this is done you will attend one of our "One Weekend Open Water Courses," where you will meet Friday evening for classroom and Saturday and Sunday for classroom and pool. Your Instructors will briefly go over the material to answer any questions that you might have. You will then complete the regular pool sessions. The entire session can be finished in just one weekend. CAN I LEARN TO DIVE IN ONE DAY? While it is possible to learn in one day we definitely do not recommend such a program. Your safety and enjoyment while diving demands that you be comfortable with your skills. Repetition and the opportunity to practice in a low stress environment will cement your skills. The extra time also allows us to work with you individually to personalize the learning experience to best meet your needs. This in turn will make you a better diver, increase your comfort and enjoyment and insure your safety while diving. WHAT WILL THE CLASS & POOL COST? The cost of the class and pool sessions is $325.00. Included in this price is the classroom review sessions, the pool instruction, and use of the major pieces of scuba equipment listed above. The student kit, which includes your text book, dive tables are also included at no additional cost, and are yours to keep. Not included is your personal equipment which is available from Aquatic Adventures at special purchase prices or for rent. We try to include all costs in our class so there
are no surprises and you know up front what to expect. If you compare our
prices with others you will find that our prices are among the best
around. WHAT SCUBA EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED? WHAT PERSONAL EQUIPMENT DO I NEED? Each student will need their own personal equipment. You will use this equipment every time you scuba dive or snorkel. You will need a mask, snorkel, boots and fins. You will also need a weight belt & weights. We offer these items for sale, and will give students in our Open Water Course a 10% discount of the cost of these items. We also have these items available for rent for those who prefer. Most people, however, find that owning this equipment is less expensive in the long run. In addition having your own equipment not only makes your diving experience more enjoyable but, more hygienic and much safer as well. As an added bonus if you buy or rent your mask, snorkel, boots and fins from us we will loan you the weight belt and weights for the course at no charge. WHAT WILL POOL TRAINING FOR E-LEARNERS COST? If you have completed your classroom training online with E-Learning, the cost of your pool training will be $275.00. This price includes a logbook and Recreational Dive Planner, which you will need when you complete your open water dives. You will not attend the classroom training discussed above, but all the other information on this page will apply to your e-learning package. Your pool training will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Not included is your personal equipment which is available from Aquatic Adventures at special purchase prices or for rent
I FINISHED THE CLASS & POOL - WHAT IS NEXT? Once you have finished the first part you are now ready for the second part - your certification dives. This can be accomplished in as little as two days. You can complete your dives with us locally. From April through November we follow every beginner class with open water dives the next weekend. This is done at a local lake that is used only for dive training. You can also complete your dives on one of our store sponsored trips. If our travel schedule does not meet your needs, we can book a trip for you to the Caribbean or other exotic location and arrange for you to complete your dives there. You have twelve months to complete the dives so they can be done at your convenience. WHAT WILL THE OPEN WATER DIVES COST? You have up to 12 months to complete your open water dives once you finish your class and pool. If you complete the dives with us we charge $199.00 for the open water weekend. This all inclusive price includes the use of all major rental equipment (wetsuit, regulator, cylinders, buoyancy device and even lake entry fees). You can also complete your open water dives on one of our store sponsored dive trips. If you prefer to complete your dives elsewhere on your own vacation, we can arrange a Letter of Referral. There is a $20.00 processing fee for the Referral and remember it is good for up to 12 months. There are no surprise certification fees or lake entry fees, these are included in our price so you know what to expect when you sign up for one of our classes. LOTS OF PERSONAL ATTENTION! Our class size is limited to insure more personal interaction between the students and the instructors. We want your diving experience to be a positive one. Our goal is to make sure that you have mastered the material and skills involved in scuba diving. We want you to be a safe and comfortable when you dive. We will have more than enough Instructors and Divemasters on hand to insure that you receive plenty of personal attention. If you require extra pool time or classroom time to maximize your comfort level, we will arrange that as well, and will always endeavor to keep any extra costs to a minimum. Check our Schedule of Classes under Education for the next Open Water Course. Now your busy schedule is no longer an excuse, there is no need to wait any longer. Get out and dive! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIVER PROGRAM |
