Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure with PADI, the dive company that sets the standards in the global diving community.

Why

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, check with your instructor to see how credit from these courses may apply to the open water program.

Prerequisites For Entering The Course

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.

(A PADI Jr Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet.)

What Will I Do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water (ocean or lake) dives.

Where Can I Go With It?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in diving program, you next step in exploring the underwater world. Stop by Chicagoland Scuba for more information on the PADI Adventures In Diving program.

What Will It Cost?

Total Cost for Part I Tuition, PADI Open Water Crew Pack, PADI Open Water Video, PART II Training Dives and Rental Equipment: $534 plus tax (does not include lake/charter fees).

• COMPLETE PART I IN 3 DAYS:

WEDNESDAY: 7-9pm Orientation at Store

SATURDAY: 9am-6pm Meet at Store, end at Pool

SUNDAY: 9am Meet at Store, 2-6 at Pool, Back to store until completion

• COMPLETE PART II IN 1 WEEKEND:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 8am - 2 or 3 pm at Pearl Lake

• ALL KNOWLEDGE REVIEWS MUST BE COMPLETED TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY PRIOR TO THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS.  If not all done, you will be asked to move to the next scheduled class.

• ALL FILE FOLDERS AND RELEASES MUST BE SIGNED AND TURNED IN PRIOR TO CLASS (with physician's signature on the PADI medical form if necessary)

• TWO CURRENT PASSPORT-SIZED PHOTOS REQUIRED

• MASK, FINS, SNORKEL AND BOOTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIRST CLASS & POOL SESSION

• STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF GEAR TO AND FROM TRAINING SITES

If you are interested in signing up for this course, please contact us.

** The cost of rental equipment can be applied to equipment purchases within 30 days.  See store staff for details