PADI OPEN WATER DIVER

Get Certified with PADI's Open Water Diver Training from
Air Down There SCUBA

If you want to learn how to SCUBA dive, the first step is to take the PADI Open Water Diver Class.  Upon completion of this course you will be certified as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver.  This is the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world.  Within a few days, you can be enjoying the underwater world…

Part 1 – Classroom and Pool Training

The purpose of the classroom and pool training is to provide the knowledge and skills required to enjoy and safely complete the open water training.  Thirteen hours of classroom and pool training, combined with our small group size, assures a thorough and enjoyable training program.  Our student to instructor ratio is 4 students to 1 instructor!  Classroom and pool training is scheduled conveniently throughout the year.  We offer both evening and weekend courses.

The Class & Pool Session includes:

• All books and materials (yours to keep)
• Rental gear
• Use of instructional videos

Pre-requisite: None

Minimum Age: 10*

*For 10 and 11 year olds please call the store for additional information!

Class and Pool Session Class Fee: $239.00

Class Schedule:

• July 31, Aug 1
• August 10, 11, 17, 18
• August 14, 15
• August 28, 29
• September 13, 15, 20, 22
• September 18, 19
• September 25, 26
• October 2, 3
• October 23, 24

Student Requirements:

Each person is required to provide their own:

• SCUBA Mask
• Adjustable Strap Style Fins
• Booties
• Snorkel

Part 2 – Open Water Training Dives

The open water training dives are conducted over a two-day period, 2 dives each day.  The cost covers all rental gear needed for the class except mask, fins and snorkel.  Open Water training dives are conducted at Square Lake near Stillwater, MN.  Our student to instructor ratio is 4 students to 1 instructor! 

Upon completion of Part 1 and Part 2, you will have earned the PADI Open Water Diver Certification, which enables you to purchase, or rent SCUBA equipment, air fills and dive without direct instructor supervision.

Training Dives Class Includes:

• Use of all SCUBA Rental Gear
• Certification Processing
• Certification Photo

Pre-requisite: Completion of Part 1 and or referral

Class Fee: $179.00

Class Schedule:

• July 24, 25
• August 7, 8
• August 17, 18
• August 21, 22
• September 4, 5
• September 18, 19
• October 2, 3
• October 9, 10

Student Requirements:

Each person is required to provide their own:

• SCUBA Mask
• Adjustable Strap Style Fins
• Booties
• Snorkel

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