Textbook, dive tables, logbook, and DVD included in course fee, and are yours to keep.
We do not charge an additional fee for your referral paperwork if completing certification dives at another PADI facility.

The following are commonly asked questions about our PADI classroom and pool training:

What is the classroom and pool fee? 
Combined Camp Fee, Rental Equipment, and Classroom Materials
$375

If you are staying at the Indian Lakes Hilton where camp will be held combined fees and discounts are as follows...

Camp Fee, Rental Equipment, and Classroom Materials -
$335
Discounted Hilton Room-
$99  per night and 10% off all Dining!

10% off greens fees
on the professionally rated Blackhawk Trace 18 hole course

10% off
all Spa Vargas Purchases and Services

That includes instruction, pool fees, use of scuba equipment and PADI student materials.
Materials include: Online PADI Open Water Diver Manual, log book, eLearning registration and PADI Recreational Dive
Planner (Tables) all of which are yours to keep.

How many people are in each class?
PADI Open Water Diver classes are small, limited to a maximum of eight to ten students per Instructor during pool training,
to assure
personal attention and fun while learning.

What equipment do I need for the class?
You will need to provide your own snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), as these are individually fitted items. 
Our highly experienced staff of diving professionals can assist you in selecting the appropriate items. 

What equipment is provided?  
We will provide scuba diving equipment for your course pool work.

Do not wait until the day of your first class session.  Allow time to get the best fit and service possible. 
You will also need a swimsuit and towel for your pool sessions. 

Is there an age restriction?
You must be at least 15 years old to receive PADI Open Water Diver certification; there is no maximum age.
Those 12 to 14 may take the course and receive a PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification. 10 and 11 year olds my
be eligible to take the course with pre approval of the Instructor.  Contact us for more information.  Once certified,
10 and 11 year olds must dive with a parent, guardian or PADI Professional. PADI Junior Open Water divers age 12 and
up must dive with a certified adult until their 15th birthday.

Do I have to be a strong swimmer?
No, you need only to be comfortable in the water and capable of swimming continuously for two hundred yards, and treading
water/floating for 10 min.

What do I need to do before the first class?
You need to view the PADI DVD, read the PADI textbook (260 pages) and complete the first eLearning module. 
Both the DVD and book are included in the course fee and are yours to keep.  You also need to complete a PADI
Student Record File (which includes a Medical Statement). 

If you answer yes to any of the medical history questions, the PADI Medical Statement must be signed
by your physician prior to your first pool session.  You can download and review the PADI Medical Statement here.  
  
Where are the classes held?  
Classes associated with our Scuba Camp Weeks are held at the same Hilton Indian Lakes Resort in the evenings.  
Other classes are held at various locations so please check with us to schedule.

Can I complete the knowledge development portion of the class online?
Yes, the PADI Open Water Diver Course online provides the knowledge development portion you need. 
You develop the remaining skills by actually diving with a PADI Instructor at Scuba Center. 
 
Are private lessons available?  
Yes, we can organize private scuba diving lessons for an individual or a group.  The private lesson fee is $450 for
the first person, $300 for each additional person.

Fee and cancellation policy.
A $150 deposit is due when you register for your class.  Your class fee is non-refundable within fourteen days of the
class starting date.  The balance is due at the the start of class.


 
Part 2 - Open Water Certification dives
Below  are several options for students completing their classroom and pool training.  Open Water Certification dives should be
completed within a maximum of 12 months after completing classroom and pool training.
Due to PADI Instructor-to-Student ratios, 10 and 11 year olds must be in smaller groups.

Local Certification Dives  
From May through October, Scuba Center offers PADI Open Water training dives at Haigh Quarry and on our charter boat,
GOIN DOWN.  Your training will consist of four dives completed over a two day period, usually Saturday and Sunday.  During
the summer, some Saturday afternoon certification dives are occasionally offered.

Referrals  
Upon completion of your classroom and pool training, we will issue you a student referral to take with you on your vacation. 
We do not charge an additional fee for your referral paperwork. Open water certification dives may be completed with any
PADI training facility or PADI instructor. The PADI web site includes a current list of PADI training facilities worldwide.
Those of you who have already made travel plans will want to follow this procedure. PADI Open Water training fees are set
by the dive facility at the resort you travel to.

What is the Open Water Training fee?
On Open Water Certification dives, the fee is
$240.
The fee includes use of scuba equipment, wetsuit, instruction, and
certification fee (does not include admission to quarry, boat dives add $20/boat day). 
Fees for Open Water Certification Dives are due when registering and are non refundable.

What certification card will I receive?
Upon completion of PADI Open Water training dives with Scuba Center, you will receive the PADI Open Water certification
This certification allows you and a certified buddy to dive independently throughout the world.

When you are pricing scuba certification classes at other dive shops make sure you
ask about all additional costs! Many scuba shops only show initial fees.
They don’t include rental gear cost, open water dive costs, and materials.
LSC’s pricing includes all rental gear and additional costs up front.
We never hit our customers with hidden costs!