This is where your underwater adventure begins! Our entry level SCUBA course is the first step towards the exciting experience of exploring the underwater world. The course is designed to train the individual with the knowledge and proper techniques necessary to dive safely and with confidence. Topics covered include: Equipment, Environment, Physics, Physiology, and Emergencies, as well as technique and skills. After you successfully complete the classroom and pool sessions, you must make five open water training dives to complete your certification. We perform these dives over the course of a weekend at Dutch Springs (an open water environment designed exclusively for divers). Or you have the option to complete your checkout dives on a vacation through our shop or get a referral and do checkouts on a vacation you already have planned. Adult certification is open to those 15 years and older and junior certification is available for those ages 12-14. Course Program:      2 nights/week for 3 weeks or 1 weekend                                     1 open water checkout weekend (5 dives in 2 days) Course Fee:                $250 NAUI Standard Class                                     $300  NAUI Weekend Fast Track Class                                     $350  NAUI Semi- Private                                     $450  NAUI Private Lessons                                     $300  PADI Standard Class Checkouts with Us*:   $145 Checkout Fee (includes instructor fee, certification card and equipment rental)                                      $50 Dutch Springs Entrance Fee ($25/day paid directly to Dutch Springs) Payment in full is due upon registration. Once you start the course we cannot give a refund if you cannot or do not complete the course. If you cannot come to a class you may reschedule it for a missed class fee of $35. You must complete checkout dives within 6 months of taking a course. Those people not passing class will be offered a reduced price second class. Personal Gear Required: You must provide mask, snorkel, fins. We recommend but don't require a wetsuit for the weekend class . All active students will receive 10% off personal gear and when purchasing a package including wetsuit you receive 15% off. No other fees. Upon your successful completion of the course and checkout we will issue you a NAUI certification card that is recognized worldwide and is good for life! Call or stop by the shop to reserve your spot today! 610.832.2570