| You are about to embark on one of
the world's most exciting sports! Here is the class schedule and other information.
For Scuba Diver attend only
the first four sessions.
Class Dates
Subjects Covered
| Mon, Sep 8 |
Introduction, registration, forms, pool dive |
| Wed, Sep 10 |
Chapter 1, Knowledge Review
1, Quiz 1, pool dive |
| Mon, Sep 15 |
Chapter
2, Knowledge Review 2, Quiz 2, pool dive | |
Wed, Sep 17
| Chapter 3, Knowledge Review 3, Quiz 3, return
video, pool dive |
| Mon, Sep 22 |
Chapter
4, Knowledge Review 4, Quiz 4, pool dive |
| Wed, Sep 24 |
Chapter 5, Knowledge Review 5, Final Quiz & pool dive |
Each
3 hour session begins promptly at 6:30 PM in the conference room in street
clothes before going to the pool. After the introductory class, each class
will begin with a review and elaboration of the current chapter
followed by a short quiz, before heading to the pool for diving practice.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and padlock for your locker. We can supply all
your diving equipment. It's very important that you attend all classes,
as they must be completed in order. If you miss a session, it may be made
up at one of our other locations at no additional charge or you may take
a private make-up classes at $20/hour. Your home study materials
will consist of either the PADI manual & video, or CD-ROM. These
may be purchased before classes begins or the first night of class. Family
members may share study materials. Knowledge reviews should be completed
before each class.
After completing classroom and pool sessions, you will need to do
four open water dives. These dives are scheduled at various times..(check
our calendar). If this is not convenient for you, we can give you a referral
to do your dives at another time and place, such as on your next tropical vacation.
After you have completed your four open water dives, you will be certified as
a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver. Costs: (Purchase only what you
need, Family members may share Textbook)
| Classroom & pool training | $160
mem, $190 Non-mem (Paid to the YMCA) | | Textbook
& Video packet: | $35-$55 (to instructor,
if needed) + $20 refundable deposit | | Scuba
Equipment for Pool use | Included in course fee |
| Open water training & certification: | $80
(paid to instructor, if needed, before open water dives) |
| Open water equipment rental: | $75
(paid to dive store, if needed, before open water dives) | Directions:
The YMCA is located on Rt 19 in northern Cranberry 4 miles north of Rt 228
accross from the Auto Auction. Turn on to Ehrman Road, then take your next right
into the YMCA. Click here for a map. If
you have difficulty call our cell phone at: 412 974-7694. |