Week night E-Learning Course
Do you need to keep your weekends open? No problem, you can complete you confined water course in four evenings over a two week span.
This course is designed for those of us who prefer to learn concepts at our own pace in the comfort of home.
After signing up for the course you will get a link to complete the knowledge reviews online. Please have those completed ahead of the pool sessions and bring a printed copy of your course completion report.
Classes in 2026 include all learning materials and a pair of XS Scuba dive boots in the course cost.
Monday night 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday night 6:00 - 9:00
Monday night 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesday night 6:00 - 9:00
All gear is provided for the confined water portion of the Open Water Diver course including the use of our mask, fins and snorkels. However, we strongly recommend coming in and getting fitted for and purchasing your own mask and fins as they are personal fit items and you will enjoy the class much more with properly fitting equipment.
We do not rent or provide mask, fins or snorkels for the lake so you will need to purchase those before your open water check out dives.
Availability: In Stock
What You Learn
- Knowledge Development (online, home study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving.
- Confined Water Dives (pool training) to learn basic scuba skills.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the Open Water Diver course or Junior Open Water Diver course
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Minimum Age:
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10 years old (for Junior Open Water Diver)
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Ages 10–11 can only dive with a PADI Professional or a parent/guardian certified as a diver.
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Ages 12–14 earn the Junior Open Water Diver certification and have limited depth and supervision requirements.
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15 years or older earns the standard Open Water Diver certification.
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Swimming Ability:
Students must demonstrate basic water skills by: -
Swimming 200 meters/yards (or 300 meters/yards with mask, fins, and snorkel) — no time limit and any stroke allowed.
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Floating or treading water for 10 minutes, using any method.
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Medical Fitness:
Students must complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire to ensure they are fit to dive. Download the PADI medical form here -
Comfort in the Water:
While not a formal requirement, students should be comfortable in water deep enough to stand over their head.
The Scuba Gear you Use
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear including a dive computer, and standard accessories. The equipment you wear varies somewhat, depending upon whether you’re diving in tropical or cooler waters.
Check with The Dive Shop about the gear you’ll use during this course. You can find most everything at The Dive Shop.