Winter session Swimming Lessons with stephanie info at bottom of page
Winter scuba/snorkeling classes offered at 3 locations!
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SCUBA Class Offerings
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Urbandale Indoor Swimming Pool (7 Weeks)
Address: 7201 Aurora Ave Urbandale, IA 50322 Monday Evenings $400.00 DATES: January 13, 2020 - February 24th, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Registration begins: December 2nd, 2019 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 Lincoln High School Swimming Pool (7 Weeks) Address: 2600 SW 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50315 Wednesday Evenings $400.00 DATES: January 15th, 2020 - February 26th, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Registration begins: December 2nd, 2019 *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: January 18th, 2020 - February 22nd, 2020 Times: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration begins: December 2nd, 2019 To Register: Call 515-777-2751 or 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: January 18, 2020 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. Lincoln High School (1 session)
Address: 2600 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA 50315 $30.00 DATE: January 15, 2020 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: January 14& 16th, 2020 - February 18th & 20th, 2020
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!
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.
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.