Spring scuba/snorkeling classes offered at 3 locations!
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SCUBA Class Offerings
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Urbandale Indoor Swimming Pool (7 Weeks)- CANCELLED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE
Address: 7201 Aurora Ave Urbandale, IA 50322 Monday Evenings $400.00 DATES: CANCELLED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Registration ends: To Register: Call 515-278-3959 or visit www.urbandalepool.org Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the first class. These may be purchased at the shop or elsewhere. Use of other equipment is included in the class cost. Textbook included Must be 10 or older to participate North High School Swimming Pool (7 Weeks) Address: 501 Holcomb Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313 Wednesday Evenings $400.00 DATES: POSTPONED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Registration ends: *Registration can only be completed when the shop is open* To Register: Call 515-777-2751 or come in to the shop at: 9289 Swanson Blvd Suite A, Clive, IA 50325 Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the first class. These may be purchased at the shop or elsewhere. Use of other equipment is included in the class cost. Textbook included Must be 10 or older to participate Altoona Campus Swimming Pool (6 Weeks) Address: 1500 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50089 Saturday Mornings $400.00 DATES: POSTPONED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE Times: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration ends: Come in to the shop at: 9289 Swanson Blvd Suite A, Clive, IA 50325 *registration can only be completed when shop is open* Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the first class. These may be purchased at the shop or elsewhere. Use of other equipment is included in the class cost. Textbook included Must be 10 or older to participate |
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Snorkeling Class Offerings
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Altoona Campus Swimming Pool (1 session)
Address: 1500 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50089 $30.00 DATE: POSTPONED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To Register: Call STC Dive Center @ 515-777-2751 or come in to the shop at 9289 Swanson Blvd Suite A, Clive, IA 50325 Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the class. These may be purchased at the shop or elsewhere. No minimum age requirement. Must be comfortable in the water. Great activity for kids to do with their parents, grandparents, or friends. North High School (1 session)
Address: 501 Holcomb Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313 $30.00 Date: POSTPONED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. To Register: Call STC Dive Center @ 515-777-2751 or come in to the shop at 9289 Swanson Blvd Suite A, Clive, IA 50325 Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the class. These may be purchased at the shop or elsewhere. No minimum age requirement. Must be comfortable in the water. Great activity for kids to do with their parents, grandparents, or friends. |
General Scuba Class Info
Upon completion of the course there is an open water diving experience required to become fully certified. This is scheduled after the course is completed or a referral letter can be issued. See your instructor for more information about this.
After all coursework and open water requirements have been completed you will receive your Scuba Educators International (SEI) certification. We offer the option of also receiving a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certification card but extra coursework and fees will apply. Certification cards from both agencies and wall certificates can be purchased at an additional fee.
Skills Covered During Class
After all coursework and open water requirements have been completed you will receive your Scuba Educators International (SEI) certification. We offer the option of also receiving a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certification card but extra coursework and fees will apply. Certification cards from both agencies and wall certificates can be purchased at an additional fee.
Skills Covered During Class
- Proper care of equipment
- Mask and Snorkel clearing
- Assembling and Disassembling SCUBA equipment
- Regulator clearing
- Octopus breathing
- Basic diver rescue & handling emergency situations
- and much much more!
Child Swimming lessons with stephanie-winter session
Dates: POSTPONED DUE TO FACILITY CLOSURE
6:15-7:00 PARENT AND ME CLASS: focusing on water safety and swimming basics through songs and games for ages 6 months and up. Parents must accompany the child in the water for the entire session. Students not potty trained must wear a swim diaper in the pool! Cost $45 per child.
7:00-7:45-KIDS SWIM CLASS:Designed to help children transition from parent and me classes to instructor only classes. Parents will begin the session in the water, interacting with their child and will gradually be phased out of participating in the class, allowing the child to work directly with the instructor. This class focuses on water safety and basic swimming skills as well as fostering increased comfort in water of all depths. Typically children ages 3 years and up take this course but younger students are welcome if they are ready to transition.
Cost $45 per child.
7:00-7:45-KIDS SWIM CLASS:Designed to help children transition from parent and me classes to instructor only classes. Parents will begin the session in the water, interacting with their child and will gradually be phased out of participating in the class, allowing the child to work directly with the instructor. This class focuses on water safety and basic swimming skills as well as fostering increased comfort in water of all depths. Typically children ages 3 years and up take this course but younger students are welcome if they are ready to transition.
Cost $45 per child.