Licking County Family YMCA
Are you interested in scuba diving but not sure where to start? The Licking County Family YMCA and Discover Diving LLC can help you with that. They offer several classes to start you on your scuba diving path. Our scuba PADI certified scuba instructors love what they do and are friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our scuba diving family.
For questions and info contact Elijah Harris at Elijah.Harris@bvfymca.org
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PADI OPEN WATER TRAINING
YMCA Member Cost: 389.00/Non-Member Cost: 429.00
During the PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll learn what you need to know to explore the underwater world using scuba. Most people find it a rewarding challenge. You will enjoy making one or more minidives, which take you through the same steps you follow when you make open water dives. Earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification shows that you met the course requirements. Dive centers and resorts worldwide require proof of certification before they will rent scuba equipment, fill scuba cylinders or book dive excursions. PADI Open Water Diver, is just the beginning of a lifetime filled with dive adventures.
Requirements:
10 years or older
Able to swim; medically fit for diving
Approximately 8-15 hours
DISCOVER SCUBA
YMCA Member Cost: 54.00/YMCA Non-Member Cost: 60.00
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Are you ready to try it out? www.discover-diving.com
Requirements:
You must be at least 10 years old.
No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary
You need to be in reasonable physical health.
BUBBLE MAKER PROGRAM
YMCA Member Cost: 54.00/Non-Member Cost: 60.00
Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds - a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe underwater and swim around in shallow water. Have a party or celebrate a birthday by throwing a memorable, exciting Bubblemaker event with friends and family.
Requirements:
A child must be 8 years old or older.
Children must be comfortable in the water, but no prior experience is necessary.
Parental approval is required.
PADI REFRESHER COURSE
YMCA Member Cost: 75.00/Non-Member Cost: 95.00
Haven’t been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher? The PADI Refresher program is the perfect way to update your dive knowledge and review basic scuba skills. Whether you just need a few reminders or want a more comprehensive review, this program provides an engaging, prescriptive refresher of scuba principles and procedures.
Requirements:
You must be 10 years old or older
You must hold a PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver certification or proof of entry-level diver certification (or higher) from another training organization with at least four open water dives
You must be medically fit for diving.
Muskingum County Family YMCA
Are you interested in scuba diving but not sure where to start? The Muskingum County Family YMCA and Pneuma Scuba can help you with that. They offer several classes to start you on your scuba diving path. Our scuba PADI certified scuba instructors love what they do and are friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We look forward to meeting you and having you become part of our scuba diving family.
For questions and info contact Libby Hardwick at Rebecca.Hardwick@bvfymca.org
Have you always been curious about scuba diving but don’t want to fully commit to becoming a certified open water diver yet? We offer discover scuba classes. During this course you will spend an hour in the pool with scuba diving gear on exploring the world of scuba diving. You will have the opportunity to see what it’s like to breath underwater and learn some skills along the way. This is a good introductory course to see if you are interested in becoming a fully certified open water scuba diver.
This class is for adults and children ages 10+.
Fee for our discover scuba class is: $60.00
We will bring all equipment needed for the class. You only need to show up, bring a towel, swim shirt and shorts. (we do not recommend bathing suits as a swim shirt and shorts seem to be more comfortable when scuba diving.).
BUBBLE MAKER
This is a great way to introduce children to the world of scuba diving. Bubble Maker is like a playground underwater for children. During this class, children ages 8 to 15 will be swimming through obstacle courses and doing an underwater scavenger hunt all while wearing scuba gear and breathing from a regulator.
-all equipment is included.
-bring a towel and a swimsuit and a smile
-kids do not have to be good swimmers to participate but do have to be comfortable in the water.
-Each course is about an hour long
-Parents are welcome and encouraged to sit on the bleachers near the pool and watch as their kiddos enjoy this Bubble Maker class.
Fee for this class is $60.00
OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION
Pneuma scuba diving is looking forward to introducing you to the beautiful world of scuba diving. Let us help you become a certified scuba diver so that you can enjoy the beautiful world that awaits you under the water. There are several places to scuba dive in Ohio and of course there are always several travel trips around the world that offer beautiful places to dive. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you through the process of becoming certified.
This course is for adults and children ages 15 and over.
Fee for open water Certification course is: $429.00
MAY SCHEDULE
Aqua Gym May 1st and 8th 9am-10:30am and 10:30a-12p
Aqua Gym is for kids 8 years of age to 15 years of age