OVERVIEW: Scuba Diver is the entry level scuba certification course. It provides the fundamental knowledge and skills to scuba dive. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of training.

PREREQUISITES: Minimum Age  is 15 years for Scuba Diver certification. (Junior certification for ages 10 - 14 years with adult) · Diver Certification. None required.

OPEN WATER DIVES: The minimum number of open water dives is five. They may be all scuba dives or one skin dive and four scuba dives. No more than two scuba dives may be made on a single day during the course. Open water training may be completed in two days with a skin dive and two scuba dives on one day and two additional scuba dives on the other day. All open water training must take place during daylight hours. Sixty feet (18 m) is the maximum depth for any open water training dives during the course.

More Important Information: Unless specified otherwise our Scuba course meets on Friday evening for class then Saturday and Sunday for pool sessions. Students need all academic materials for the first class session.

Upon successful completion of the course and the openwater checkout dives ( not included in the course fee ), the student will receive an internationally recognized Scuba certification card.  The open water dives can be done locally during the summer aboard the Silver Dolphin or on an optional Florida or tropical trip. (Referrals Available) Advanced registration is required to ensure a place in class, as enrollment is limited to eight!

The course fee of $295 includes books and home study videos, syllabus, facility fees, and the use of all Scuba equipment for the pool. Optional online study system is available for an additional $49. You will also get a free subscription Dive Training Magazine. The student must provide their own Scuba quality mask, fins, and snorkel. These items should not be purchased prior to enrollment.

Learn to Dive on line!

Now you can do the academic portion of your training online.

New classes start every other week!

• 3 Day Weekend SCUBA Programs.

• Saturday Afternoon Classes.

• Weekday evening Classes.

• Private Lessons.

• Refresher Classes

Benefits of Our Self Paced Programs

- Study at home

- Study at your own pace

- Study at your convenience

- Save time commuting to class

- Attend weekend pool sessions

- Study on your commute to work

- Study Online or with our Award Winning Education system

Now you can study at home or on the road with NAUI's newest self paced study system. You can avoid spending up to ten hours in the classroom environment. This system is designed for the new scuba student who doesn't have the time or schedule to attend a regularly scheduled class. The study materials include everything the student will need during the Scuba Diver course: video and audio materials, textbook, workbook, and the course syllabus (Available in English or Spanish). Now Online studies are available. The student will also receive a complimentary issue of 'Diver Training' magazine. You will be required to attend a minimum of three pool sessions and pass the NAUI SCUBA Diver written examination. Once you have completed the Pool and academic requirements you will be ready for the openwater phase of your training.