• Altitude Diver
• Boat Diver
• Cavern Diver
• AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
• Deep Diver
• Discover Enriched Air Nitrox
• Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)
• Drift Diver
• Dry Suit Diver
• Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
• Equipment Specialist
• AWARE Fish Identification
• Multilevel Diver
• Night Diver

 

• PADI Ocean Reef Full Face Mask Diver Course
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Project AWARE Specialty Course
• Search & Recovery
• Semiclosed Rebreather -
     Dolphin/Atlantis
• Underwater Naturalist
• Underwater Navigator
• Underwater Photographer
• Underwater Videographer
• Wreck Diver
 
• Master Scuba Diver
 

Any time you're diving from 1,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, you're altitude diving. If you want to explore the hidden world of a mountain lake, the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course is for you..

You'll you'll learn about:
• Altitude dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
• Special Recreational Dive Planner procedures for diving at altitude
• Safety stops and emergency decompression procedures
• Special equipment necessary for altitude diving

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 10 years old
 

Cost: $75

Learn the techniques and procedures for diving from different types of boats.

You'll you'll learn about:
• Boat diving planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
• Proper boat diving etiquette, including equipment storage and conduct
• Common boat terminology
• Specific and local boat diving laws and ordinances
• Overview of emergency and safety equipment needed on private dive boats

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 10 years old
 

Cost: $160

If you dive within the light zone of a cave, the area near the cave entrance where natural light is always visible, you're cavern diving. If you want to explore secrets hidden in caverns around the world, you'll need your PADI Cavern Diver certification.

During your first open water dive you'll practice line handling, reel use and emergency procedures without entering a cavern. But, for your next three dives, you're headed into the cavern, staying within the light zone and 130 feet total distance of the surface.

You'll also cover the following:
• Planning, organization, techniques, problems and hazards of cavern diving.
• Special equipment use, such as lights, guidelines, reels and redundant breathing systems.
• Proper body position, buoyancy control, air management and emergency procedures.
• Cavern diving hazards such as silting, line problems, disorientation and emergencies.

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 18 years old

Materials:
• NSS Cavern Diving Manual (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to read the manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

  February 16 - 21, 2011
 Do your dives in the Florida springs and Caverns (Click Here)
 

Cost: $80

The AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers, snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role of coral reefs in the marine environment. The course also familiarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs and how they can help.

This non-diving course includes:
• An introduction to Project AWARE
• The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas
• Coral reef biology, association and competition
• The status of the world's coral reefs
• How participants can help, including responsible diving and snorkeling practices

Prerequisites:
• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit

Materials:
• A.W.A.R.E. - Our World, Our Water Manual
• Protect the Living Reef DVD

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
 

 Classes offered upon request.
 

Cost:$150 (Add-on To Advanced Open Water, $120)

The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime: going deep to see thing others can only dream about. You'll learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards. You'll also put this knowledge to the test as you go on four open water dives that range from 60-100 feet.

You can count the Deep Adventure Dive from your Adventures In Diving program as the first dive of the Specialty course at instructor discretion.

This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 15 years old

Materials:
• Deep-Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

 January 24, 2012 (Saturday DAY Class)
 Class - 1/24 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 Dives - 2/17 - 2/20
Do your dives on our Florida Trip February 2012

By diving with enriched air rather than standard air you can extend your no decompression limits. This means more time underwater. For example, if you dive to 50 feet on air, your no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx36 gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time - an increase of 140 minutes.

You'll learn about:
• The procedures and preparation necessary to safely dive using enriched air.

Prerequisites:
• At least a PADI Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 15 years old
 

Cost: $150 (Add-on To Advanced Open Water: $85)

If you want an introduction to the excitement of moving through the water with no effort, then his is your course. During the program, you'll learn the techniques you need to know for safe diver propulsion vehicle operation.

You'll learn about:
• Diver propulsion vehicle dive planning organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards
• Equipment and procedure considerations
• How to avoid harming fragile aquatic life

The Diver Propulsion Vehicle Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program may count toward this specialty at instructor discretion and this specialty counts as one of your five Specialty diver certifications for the Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old
 

Cost: $75

Drift Diving is effortless and relaxing because you simply glide with the current and feel the rush of flying underwater. But, with this type of diving come special procedures that you need to know so you can maximize your fun underwater.

During your PADI Drift Diver certification course, you'll learn about drift dive planning, organization, techniques and potential hazards, as well as special equipment and procedures like buoyancy. But it's not all theory because you'll go on two open water dives where you can put your new knowledge into action.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old
 

Cost: $125

If you want to see the spectacular and prolific aquatic life often found in colder water climates you'll need to stay warm and that means a dry suit. But, you want to be trained in proper techniques and this is where PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course comes in.

During your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course, you'll not only cover the background knowledge related to dry suit diving, you'll get into confined water to put that theory into practice. Then, once you've mastered confined water, it's time for two open water dives and applying that knowledge, including dive planning, organization, techniques, problems and buoyancy control.

The cost of this class includes your Dry Suit Crew-Pack, dry suit rental and all certification fees and training expenses less entry fees to the open water dive site.

You can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old

Materials:
• Dry Suit Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class.
 

Cost: $120

Maximize your time with the upgraded PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Enriched Air Diver saves you time by allowing you to:
• Stay underwater longer
• Get back into the water sooner
• Get your certification while simultaneously completing dives for other PADI courses
Plus, by diving with Enriched Air you may feel less tired on your vacation.

How much more time can I be underwater?
For example, if you dive to15 metres/50 feet on air, your no decompression limit is 80 minutes. But, diving on EANx36 gets you 220 minutes of no decompression time - an increase of 140 minutes! It’s perfect for underwater photographers, wreck divers and anyone who wants to stay down longer.

In addition, you can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 15 years

Materials:
• You'll need your PADI Enriched Air Crew-Pak, which also includes an Enriched Air 32 percent Table, Enriched Air 36 percent Table and Equivalent Air Depth/Oxygen Exposure Table. (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

additional fee may apply for online courses

November 5, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. @ Midwest Scuba

Cost: $90

Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the Equipment Specialist course can help. This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to protect your investment.

During your PADI Equipment Specialist program, you'll familiarize yourself with the operation and maintenance of your personal equipment. Your instructor might also provide the opportunity to review new or unfamiliar dive equipment.

The program is not an equipment repair program, but it does give you:
• Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment
• Routine recommended care and maintenance procedures
• Common problems with equipment and recommended professional maintenance procedures
• Simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and an introduction to new equipment

You can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old (10 for PADI Junior Scuba Diver and PADI Junior Open Water Diver)

Materials:
• Scuba Equipment Care & Maintenance (recommended, but not required)
 

November 5, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Midwest Scuba

Cost: $90

This course will introduce you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical waters as well what you might see here in Missouri while diving locally. You'll also learn basic fish identification and scientific survey techniques as well as how important personal involvement is in aquatic conservation.

During your AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty course, you'll practice basic fish identification techniques then collect fish identification data. The course includes all the background you'll need to identify fish, including:
• Information on Project AWARE and aquatic protection worldwide
• Characteristics of local fish families and species
• Fish survey techniques and strategies
• Fish identification dive planning, organization and procedures

The AWARE - Fish Identification Adventure Dive from the Adventures In Diving program credits toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor. In addition, you can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old

Materials:
• Waterproof Pocket Guide to Corals and Fishes Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean (included in cost of class)
• Fish ID Slate (included in cost of class)

Note: Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

Cost: FREE!*

Take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge!

This certification denotes that you've reached the highest recreational diver level in the PADI System of diver education. PADI Master Scuba Diver indicates you have a significant amount of training and experience in a variety of dive environments.

While the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification is the highest recreational level in the PADI system of diver education, you can continue on to become a PADI Professional. As a Master Scuba Diver you'll be well qualified to begin your training as a PADI Divemaster.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• 50 logged dives
• Five PADI Specialty course certifications
• Minimum age is 15 years old (12 for Junior Master Scuba Diver)

*If you complete all the prerequisites through Midwest Scuba, we'll cover PADI's application fee. Contact Midwest Scuba for details and an application.
 

Since there's so much to see underwater you'll want to make the most of your stay. The PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty course tells you how by introducing you to the many varieties of multilevel diving.

You'll learn what multilevel diving is and why you want to plan for multilevel dives. You'll also get to see the various types of multilevel dive calculators (including the Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel version and dive computers), as well as learn about multilevel dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques, and potential problems.

This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old

Materials:
• Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers Book
• Recreational Dive Planner, The Wheel
 

Cost: $130 (Add-on To Advanced Open Water, $110)

When you go night diving you'll see a whole new world. Even your local dive site takes on a new personality at night, as many underwater creatures and plant life (different from those you see during the day) are active at night.

You'll learn night dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to control your buoyancy, navigate and communicate at night. Since many of the plants and animals you'll see are different, you'll also get an introduction to nocturnal aquatic life.

Your Adventures In Diving Night Adventure Dive may count towards the Night Diver Specialty course at instructor discretion. In addition, the Night Diver Specialty course counts as one of five Specialty courses required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old

Materials:
• Night-Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)
• Personal marker light, primary light, secondary/back-up light

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

Cost:$85

The purpose of the PADI Ocean Reef FFM Diver speciality course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of diving with the Ocean Reef FFM. The PADI Ocean Reef FFM Diver specialty course is intended to serve as a safe, supervised introduction to diving with the Ocean Reef FFM. Training will emphasize fun and safety.

This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver, Jr. Open Water Diver or an equivalent rating
• Minimum age is 12 years old

Materials:
• All students materials are provided
 

Cost: $100

If you want to fine-tune your buoyancy and soar over reefs, extend bottom time by reducing air consumption and prolong the life of your dive equipment, the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is for you.

During your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, you'll use PADI's Basic Weighting Guidelines to determine the correct amount of weight. Then you'll practice the fundamentals of peak performance buoyancy during two open water dives, including the buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, weight positioning for trim, streamlining and visualization.

Your Adventures In Diving Peak Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive may count towards your Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old

Materials:
• Peak Performance Buoyancy DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to view the DVD prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

Cost: $80

If you want to learn about the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems and how you can protect them, this Specialty course is for you. You'll learn about aquatic ecosystem degradation and the conservation measures protecting aquatic resources. This includes:

• The Project AWARE philosophy
• The importance and interdependence of worldwide aquatic ecosystems
• Current issues regarding fisheries, coastal zone management and marine pollution
• The status of several critically degraded marine environments
• How you can help

Prerequisites:
• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit

Materials:
• AWARE, Our World, Our Water Manual

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
 

Dives - 7/17

Cost: $150 (Add-on To Advanced Open Water: $130)

Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.

You'll learn about:
• Search and recovery dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems
• Limited visibility
• Search patterns
• Safe object recovery using lift devices

Your Adventures In Diving Search and Recovery Adventure Dive may count toward this Specialty certification at instructor discretion. This specialty can also be used as one of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver AND PADI Underwater Navigation certifications (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 12 years old

Materials:
• Search and Recovery-Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

 Course offered upon request.
  

Have you ever wanted to go diving, but without most of those bubbles? Here's your chance to try it with the PADI Semiclosed Rebreather Dolphin/Atlantis Specialty course. This Specialty course introduces you to the Drager Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreathers.

This Specialty course introduces the planning, organization, procedures, potential problems and hazards of semiclosed rebreather diving. It is specific to the features, accessories, maintenance and proper use of the Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreathers.

This Specialty course certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisities:
• PADI Advance Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) with proof of at least 10 logged dives beyond open water training dives
• PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 15 years old
 

 Classes offered upon request.
 

If you're interested in aquatic life, then the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course is for you. This course is an introduction to the underwater aquatic environment and will help develop safe and responsible aquatic life interaction techniques.

During your PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty course, you'll learn underwater naturalist dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also get an overview of the major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths. You'll put this information into practice during your two open water dives.

This Specialty course also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old
 

Cost: $150

When you're underwater, knowing where you are and where you're going comes in handy, especially if you're looking for that beautiful reef that you've heard all about. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course will help you become a pro at finding your way underwater.

During your PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course, you'll learn underwater navigation dive procedures, techniques, planning, organization and potential problems. You'll also be introduced to natural navigation, underwater patterns, distance estimation and further your compass navigation skills. You'll put these into practice during your three open water dives.

Your Adventures In Diving Navigation Adventure Dive may count toward your Specialty course at instructor discretion. In addition, you can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certified (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old

Materials:
• Nav-Pak, which includes Nav-Finder, manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)
• Compass

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.
 

 Classes offered upon request.
 

Cost: $190

The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your first underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends.

You'll learn about:
• The basics of underwater photography such as composition and camera handling with special emphasis on practical techniques.
• Underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems.
• How to care for and maintain your camera equipment.

Your Adventures In Diving Underwater Photographer Adventure Dive may count toward this Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 10 years old

Materials:
• Photo-Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)
• If you don't own an underwater camera, one will be provided to you to complete the course requirements.

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment with the exception of the use of a camera.
 

Great buoyancy is essential to great underwater photography! Add on Peak Performance Buoyancy for a reduced rate when you do both classes! Do your dives on the same weekend as Underwater Photography!

Click Here for Peak Performance Buoyancy Description and Schedule!

Cost: $180

Do you want to show the underwater world to your land-based friends? Take the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course and you'll learn the skills necessary to shoot your own underwater footage.

You'll learn about selecting, maintaining and caring for your underwater video equipment as well as safe diving practices while on a videography dives. Further, you'll learn videography fundamentals, such as exposure, focus, shot types, moves, story line and shot sequencing. Then you'll get to put your knowledge to actual use during your three open water dives.

Your Adventures In Diving Underwater Videographer Adventure Dive may count toward your Underwater Videographer Specialty course at instructor discretion. In addition, you can count this Specialty certification toward one of the five required Specialties for the Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 12 years old

Materials:
• Underwater Videographer's Handbook
 

Cost: $175

The lure of exploring sunken vessels, airplanes and automobiles is something most divers can't resist. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course introduces you to wreck diving and helps you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and fun wreck diving.

You'll learn about:
• The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of wreck diving
• The preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment, penetration lines and reels
• Limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures

Your Adventures In Diving Wreck Adventure Dive may count toward this Specialty certification at instructor discretion. This Specialty certification also counts as one of five Specialty certifications required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.

Prerequisites:
• PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age is 15 years old

Materials:
• Wreck-Pak, which includes manual, DVD and log insert (included in cost of class)
• Reel
• Personal marker light, primary light, secondary/back-up light

Note: You will need to view the DVD and complete the required knowledge reviews in the student manual prior to attending class. Course fee does not include rental equipment.