Referral | Open Water Checkout Dives | Scuba Tune-Up
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Cost: $325/$225*

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There’s no reason to delay! In as little as two weeks, you can become a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world that never expires.

By taking a PADI Open Water course you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving including dive equipment and techniques.

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification.

If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available. Minimum age is 10.

Certification is just 3 easy steps ...

1. Classroom training.
When you register for class, you’ll be given a PADI Open Water Crew Pak which includes a DVD, the student manual, the Recreational Dive Planner, dive log book pages and a student record file. Prior to attending class, you’ll watch the DVD, read the student manual, and complete the knowledge reviews for each chapter. In class, Midwest Scuba’s certified instructors will go over the knowledge reviews, demonstrate equipment and answer questions.

2. Confined water dives.
You’ll meet for an all-day session at the St. Charles Boys & Girls Club’s Aquatic Center. You’ll practice setting up your equipment and performing the skills that you watched in the DVD.

3. Open water dives.
Upon the successful completion of four open water dives at Quail Run Quarry in Rolla, Missouri, you’ll be recognized, internationally, as a certified PADI diver. Your diving adventures have just begun!

*Cost is $325. Purchase your mask, fins, snorkel and boots from us and we'll discount the class to $225. Mask, fins, snorkel and boots are required for this class.

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Referral: Going on vacation and want to learn to dive? Why waste vacation time sitting in a classroom? Complete your knowledge development sessions and confined open water dives with Midwest Scuba and then enjoy your open water training dives on vacation. We’ll help you find a PADI resort, get pricing and reservations for your dives. Cost is $295. Purchase your mask, fins, snorkel and boots from us and we'll discount the class to $195.

Open Water Checkout Dives only: If you’ve completed your knowledge development sessions and confined open water dives with another shop and only need your four open water checkout dives to complete your certification, this option is for you. Cost is $150. Includes equipment rental (excluding mask, fins, snorkel and boots), entry fees to the quarry and certification fees.

Scuba Tune-Up: A little rusty? Been awhile since you’ve pulled out your dive tables? Take a Scuba Tune-Up with Midwest Scuba and review basic scuba skills. Dust off your gear and bring it to class. We’ll inspect it for potential maintenance concerns. Cost is $75 and includes a refresher workbook, classroom and pool sessions. Does not include rental equipment. Participants can rent equipment for class (with the exception of mask, fins, snorkel and boots) for an additional $10. Scuba reviews are held by appointment.

Upgrade from a PADI Scuba Diver to PADI Open Water Diver: If you've completed your PADI Scuba Diver rating, but would like to upgrade to a PADI Open Water Diver certification, this option is for you. Cost is $150.

Private Open Water Scuba Diver Course: Contact Chris Ellis for more details.

Flexible Scheduling: If you are unable to make it to a complete class, you can attend different class, pool and dive dates/times that fit your schedule.

 October 26, 2011 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 10/26 & 10/27 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 10/30 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 11/5 & 11/6 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 October 29, 2011 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 10/29 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 10/30 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 11/5 & 11/6 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 November 29, 2011 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 11/29 & 11/30 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 12/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 December 3, 2011 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 12/3 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 12/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 December 7, 2011 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 12/7 & 12/8 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 12/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 January 7, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 1/7 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 1/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 January 11, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 1/11 & 1/12 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 1/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 January 21, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 1/21 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 1/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 February 4, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 2/4 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 2/12 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 February 8, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 2/8 & 2/9 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 2/12 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 February 11, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 2/11 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 2/12 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral or Florida Springs Trip!

 February 28, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 2/28 & 2/29 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 3/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral

 March 3, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 3/3 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 3/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral

 March 7, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 3/7 & 3/8 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 3/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral

 March 17, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 3/17 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 3/18 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - Referral

 March 28, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 3/28 & 3/29 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 4/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 4/28 & 4/29 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 April 4, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 4/4 & 4/5 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 4/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 4/28 & 4/29 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 April 14, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 4/14 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 4/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 4/28 & 4/29 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 April 21, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 4/21 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 4/22 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 4/28 & 4/29 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 May 5, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 5/5 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 5/20 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 5/26 & 5/27 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 May 9, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 5/9 & 5/10 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 5/20 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 5/26 & 5/27 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 May 16, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 5/16 & 5/17 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 5/20 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 5/26 & 5/27 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 May 19, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 5/19 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 5/20 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 5/26 & 5/27 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 June 2, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 6/2 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 6/10 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 6/16 & 6/17 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 June 6, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 6/6 & 6/7 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 6/10 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 6/16 & 6/17 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 June 9, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 6/9 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 6/10 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 6/16 & 6/17 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 June 13, 2012 (Weekday Evening Class)
 Class - 6/13 & 6/14 - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
 Pool - 6/24 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 6/30 & 7/1 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 June 16, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 6/16 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Pool - 6/24 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 6/30 & 7/1 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.