PADI Open Water Diver Course

$450.00

Learn From The Experts In Diver Training

Welcome to the World of SCUBA Diving!
We at Diver Dan’s look forward to helping you get started into the exciting world of SCUBA Diving. If you have any questions or would like to sign up stop by or call us.

Class Format

We offer the PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver Course with two different schedule formats:
  1. The Weekend Format is a two-week format consisting of two and a half days of classroom and pool sessions on the first weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), and two days of ocean dives on the second weekend (Saturday/Sunday only).
  2. The Weeknight Format is a two week class consisting of eight classroom/pool sessions (four per week), and ocean dives on the final weekend of the class. The ocean dives consist of four SCUBA dives and one snorkeling dive (optional).

If you wish to skip the traditional classroom training, one option you have is to do your classroom training Online (additional cost) Click on the image below to learn more about PADI’s eLearning.

What You Will Need To Buy

Before the class begins you will need the

The student kit includes the PADI Open Water Diver Manual, Dive Tables, Logbook, and a Student Record File. An internet eLearning option from PADI is also available (ask for details).

To ensure that the training classroom runs efficiently you MUST complete independent study / homework BEFORE the class begins. It may take 6 to 8 hours to complete all 5 sections of the homework.

Before your first pool session you will need your own personal gear which includes:

Diver Dan’s offers a 10% discount on these five items when you sign up for a class.

Training Fees

The total training fees are $450.00 . The fees are broken down as follows:

$200.00 Registration Fee
$250.00 Instructor / Certification Fee

Training Materials:  Traditional Classroom OR eLearning

The Cost of Traditional Classroom Materials Versus Online eLeaning
Traditional: Open Water Crew Pak ($99.99) & DVD Rental ($9.99) = $109.98
Online: PADI eLearning ($230.00) & eLearning Crew Pak ($54.99) = $284.99
It costs $185.01 LESS to do Traditional Classroom Learning


What You May Rent

Rentals for your SCUBA diving equipment is included in the registration fee listed above. This includes your:

  • Wetsuit (two piece 7mm), Hood, Regulator (with Dive Computer, Compass & Whistle), Weight Belt and Weights, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), and Aluminum Tanks.

Medical Concerns?

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download thePADI Medical Release Form to review before coming to class.

If you are currently under the care of a medical doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a physician, you will need to have a signed medical release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

Diver Dan’s puts safety first.  If any customer, while enrolled in a class of Diver Dan’s , is observed to be under the influence of alcohol,  marijuana, or other drugs; he or she will be asked to leave the class immediately.  The customer will forfeit all fees paid.  There will be no refunds.

Cancellation Policy

No store fees will be refunded once class has begun. Classes are transferable for up to one year from original start date.

Class Schedule

Weekend Format(Fri @ 6:30 PM – 10PM, Sat & Sun @ 9am-6pm)
Start DateDayFormatOcean DatesInstructor
Nov. 15, 2024(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNov. 23 / 24Epperly/Halem
Nov. 29, 2024(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunDec. 7 /8Kim / Wu
Dec. 13, 2024(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunDec. 21 / 22Karahroudy / Delany
January 3, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJan. 11 / 12Chu / Liu
January 10, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJan. 18 / 19Epperly/Halem
January 17, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJan. 25 / 26Hoyt/Daurelio
January 24, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunFeb. 1 / 2Kastner/Burdick
January 31, 2025
(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunFeb. 8 / 9Kim / Wu
February 7, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunFeb. 15 / 16Chu / Liu
February 14, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunFeb. 22 / 23Cotter/Pere
February 21, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMarch 1 / 2Mautino / Yu
February 28, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMarch 8 / 9Kastner/Burdick
March 7, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMarch 15 / 16Chu / Liu
March 14, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMarch 22 / 23Vandercook/Bouldin
March 21, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMarch 29 / 30Karahroudy / Delany
March 28, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunApril 5 / 6Mayer / Jiang
April 4, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunApril 12 / 13Vandercook/Bouldin
April 11, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNo ClassNo Class
April 18, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNo ClassNo Class
April 25, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMay 3 / 4Hoyt/Daurelio
May 2, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMay 10 / 11Mautino / Yu
May 9 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMay 17 / 18Mayer / Jiang
May 16, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMay 24 / 25Vandercook/Bouldin
May 23, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunMay 31 / June 1Cotter / Pere
May 30, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJune 7 / 8Epperly/Halem
June 6, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJune 14 / 15Kim / Wu
June 13, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJune 21 / 22Chu / Liu
June 20, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJune 28 / 29Karahroudy / Delany
June 27, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJuly 5 / 6Kastner/Burdick
July 11, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJuly 19 / 20Epperly/Halem
July 18, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunJuly 26 / 27Kim / Wu
July 25, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunAug. 2 / 3Hoyt/Daurelio
August 1, 2025Mega SaleFri/Sat/SunAug. 9 / 10Chu / Liu
August 8, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunAug. 16 / 17Karahroudy / Delany
August 15, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunAug. 23 / 24Mautino / Yu
August 22, 2025No ClassNo ClassNo ClassNo Class
August 29, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunSept. 6 / 7Cotter / Pere
September 5, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunSept. 13 / 14Kim / Wu
September 12, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunSept. 20 / 21Mayer / Jiang
September 19, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunSept. 27 / 28Kastner/Burdick
September 26, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunOct. 4 / 5Hoyt/Daurelio
October 3, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunOct. 11 / 12Vandercook/Bouldin
October 10, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunOct. 18 / 19Mayer / Jiang
October 17, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunOct. 25 / 26Mautino / Yu
October 24, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNov. 1 / 2Epperly/Halem
October 31, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNov. 8 / 9Cotter/Pere
November 7, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNov. 15 / 16Vandercook/Bouldin
November 14, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunNov. 22 / 23Mayer / Jiang
November 21, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunDec. 6 / 7Epperly/Halem
December 12, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunDec. 20 / 21Kim / Wu
December 19, 2025(Fri)Fri/Sat/SunDec. 27 / 28Karahroudy / Delany
Weeknight Format(Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs @ 7-10pm for Two Weeks)
Start DateDayFormatOcean DatesInstructor
September 9, 2024(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThSept. 21 / 22Karahroudy / Delany
October 7, 2024(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThOct. 19 / 20Hoyt / Daurelio
November 4, 2024(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThNov. 16 / 17`Vandercook / Bouldin
March 31, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThApril 12 / 13Mautino / Yu
May 5, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThMay 17 / 18Kim / Wu
June 2, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThJune 16 / 17Mayer / Jiang
July 7, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThJuly 19 / 20Cotter / Pere
August 4, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThAug. 16 / 17Kastner / Burdick
September 8, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThSept. 20 / 21Karahroudy / Delany
October 6, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThOct. 18 / 19Hoyt / Durelio
November 3, 2025(Mon)M/Tu/W/ThNov. 15 / 16Vandercook / Bouldin
  

Classes scheduled less than 24 hours prior to the class start time are not guaranteed. Please call the store for more details.


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