120 East Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 (301)-714-4873
DIVE TRAINING
If you're interested in learning to dive you've come to the right place. Here you will find a complete description of our Open Water certification course and what you’ll need to get started.
Waynesboro YMCA Open Water starts Apr 15
Hagerstown YMCA Open Water starts Apr 25
Open Water Certification
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER $500.00
Student supplies personal gear (mask, fins, snorkel, booties & signal tube), quarry access fees and rental wetsuit
Prerequisite: Minimum Age 10
Classroom: 10 hours
Pool Time: 10 hours
Open Water Dives: 4
See Calendar for upcoming classes and locations
About Our Open Water course
The PADI Open Water course is divided into three sections, Knowledge Development, Skills Development and Skills Demonstration
Knowledge Development
Learning to dive involves a modest investment of time to become a safe diver. Traditionally learning to dive required several hours of formal classroom training. Now through on-line training you will learn the facts, principals and concepts to become a knowledgeable diver, through self-study, at your own pace in the convenience of your home or office.
Skills Development
During this portion of the course, you will make a series of pool dives using basic scuba gear, (mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy compensation device, dive computer and tank), while developing essential diving skills.
Skills Demonstration
After the Knowledge Development and Pool Sessions, you will make four Open Water dives where you will demonstrate your skills proficiency. Upon completion of your Open Water Dives you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver Certification card. This card identifies you as a certified diver, allowing you to rent Scuba equipment, participate in advanced training and explore exotic diving destinations.
Specialty/Advanced Training
PADI Advanced Open Water $250.00
Price Includes: Tanks, Weights and Training Materials
Student Provides: Quarry Access Fees, Equipment and Wetsuit Rental
Prerequisite: Open Water From Any Agency
Classroom Hours: 5
Dives: 5
Exploration, Excitement and Experiences are what the Advanced Open Water course is all about. the Advanced Open Water course develops new skills and builds confidence so you can become more comfortable in the water. This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while learning new skills.
PADI Enriched Air/Nitrox $195.00
Pice Includes: On-Line Code
Prerequisite: OW Certification From Any Agency
Classroom Hours: 5
Dives: 2 Optional Dives Incur Additional Cost
Enriched Air, also known as “Nitrox”, is a form of breathing gas that allows divers to extend bottom time and reduce nitrogen loading. It is PADI's most popular specialty course. PADI Enriched Air Diver Online can be completed in as little as an afternoon.
PADI Rescue Diver $315.00
Price Includes: Training Materials &, Tanks
Student Provides: Quarry Access Fees, Equipment and Wetsuit Rental
Prerequisite: Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver , CPR, 1st Aid and DAN O2
Classroom Hours: 5
Dives: 5
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond.
PADI Master Diver
Join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. The Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience and scuba training.
Earn your Master Diver Certification from us and we pay certification fee.
Prerequisite: PADi Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver. You also need to earn five PADI Specialty certifications and have logged a minimum of 50 dives.
Reactivate/Scuba Refresher $75.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Tanks and Weights
Prerequisite: PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver certification or proof of entry-level diver certification from another training organization with four open water dives
Classroom Hours: 5
Dives: 1 Pool Session
Haven't been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher? The PADI ReActivate™ program is the perfect way to update your dive knowledge and review basic scuba skills.
Deep Diver $225.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Tanks and Weights
Prerequisite: 15 years old, PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification)
Classroom Hours: 4
Dives: 4
Sometimes it's a wreck that attracts you below 60 feet, and on wall dives it may be a giant fan or sponge. Whatever it is, to scuba dive with confidence at depths down to 130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.
Underwater Navigator $175.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Tanks and Weights
Prerequisite: 10 years old, PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Classroom Hours: 4
Dives: 3
Be the scuba diver everyone wants to follow because you know where you are and where you're going. The PADI Underwater Navigator course fine-tunes your observation skills and teaches you to more accurately use your compass underwater.
Peak Performance Bouyancy $150.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Tanks and Weights
Prerequisite: 10 years old, PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Classroom Hours: 2
Dives: 2
Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You've seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings.
Equipment Specialist $100.00
Price Includes: Training Materials
Prerequisite: 10 years old, PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver (or qualifying entry-level certification)
Classroom Hours: 3
Dives: 0
Don't miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. Whether it's a missing o-ring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the PADI Equipment Specialist course teaches you to manage basic repairs and adjustments.
Self Reliant Diver $200.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Primary Tank, Redundant Air source if needed and Weights
Prerequisite: 18 years old and 100 logged dives
Classroom Hours: 6
Dives: 4
Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations.
Full Face Mask Diver $200.00
Price Includes: Training Materials, Tanks and Weights
FULL MASK FACE RENTAL AVAILABLEL
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver at least 12 years old
Classroom Hours: 2
Dives: 2
Diving with a full face mask allows you to breathe from your nose and mouth, and provides added comfort in colder water. The mask can also be fitted with communication gear, which can be useful for various types of specialty diving.
PADI Divemaster
The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll fine-tune your dive skills, like perfecting the effortless hover, and refine your rescue skills so you anticipate and easily solve common problems. You’ll gain dive knowledge, management, and supervision abilities so you become a role model to divers everywhere.
Contact the shop for prerequisites and full course description and costs
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