Winter scuba/snorkeling classes 

The information in this article is from 2017 but gives a great idea of what you can expect!

Check out an article on our classes on mainstreamadventures.com
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SCUBA Class Offerings

For those uncomfortable with meeting for face to face instruction on classroom days, e-learning will be available.
​Pool skills must be done in person.

February Class INFO

Missed our January Class? Its not too late! We are offering another session of classes for anyone who wants to be certified before summer 2021! Sign up today to have some summer fun in 2021!

Classroom Sessions

pool sessions

Classroom sessions are held at the dive shop:
9289 Swanson Blvd. Clive, IA 50325

Dates:
February 14th: 10:30am - 2:00pm
February: 10:30am - 2:00pm

E-Learning is available to take the place of the classroom portion for anyone uncomfortable with/unavailable for learning in person.

Pool Session are held at the Baymont Inn and Suites:
​6221 Willow Creek Ave. Des Moines, IA 50321

​​Dates:
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February 21st: 10:30am - 2:00pm
March 7th: 10:30am - 2:00pm
March 14th: 10:30am - 2:00pm
*March 21st: 10:30am - 2:00pm
*date may not be needed

January Classes begin jan. 16th!

Classroom sessions

pool sessions

Classroom Sessions are held at the dive shop at 
9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

​Dates:
Saturday January 16th: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday January 30th: 10:30am - 1:30pm

E-Learning is available to take the place of the classroom portion for anyone uncomfortable with/unavailable for learning in person.

Pool Sessions are held at the Altoona Campus Pool
1500 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50089

​Dates:
​January 23rd: 10:30am - 1:30pm
February 6th: 10:30am - 1:30pm
February 13th: 10:30am - 1:30pm
February 20th: 10:30am - 1:30pm
*February 27th: 10:30am - 1:30pm

*date may not be needed

Cost: $450.00
Ages: 10 and up
Registration begins December 9th, 2020. 
Must register at STC Dive Center during normal business hours. In person or Phone call registration accepted.
Mask, Fins, and Snorkel are required for the first pool session. They may be purchased at the dive shop or elsewhere. 
Cost includes all necessary gear for pool session (except mask, fins, and snorkel) and textbook.
Upon course completion 4 open water dives must be completed to receive a certification. The open water dives can be completed with us or on a regularly scheduled vacation.

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

• 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

Dates: NOT AVAILABLE DURING 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR DUE TO COVID-19. WILL RESUME SUMMER 2021