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Open Water Certification

Dates

Classroom

Pool

Open Water

Size

March 22

May 6

 May
18,19, 20		 7 spots remaining

May 3

 May 6 June 8-10 8 spots remaining

June 1

June 3

 June 8-10 10 spots remaining
Participants

College and community are welcome;
Class size limited to 10

Cost

$350: Community
$325: LC students and employees

Locations

Lynchburg College (classroom session), Bedford Area Family YMCA (pool session), Lake Rawlings (open water sessions)

Description

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and dive techniques, through book and CD-ROM knowledge development sessions, pool sessions, and open water dives.

Upon successful completion of the course, you'll earn your open water certification. See the open water course details page for more information.

Classes are scheduled through the year. Call us at 434.544.8224 if these dates do not meet your schedule.

Class Schedule

  • Classroom (approximately 6 hours) at Lynchburg College (based on fully completed "Knowledge Reviews" prior to classroom session; $100 reschedule fee applies to participants who have not completed program)
  • Pool instruction at the YMCA (8 to 10 hours)
  • 4 open water dives at Lake Rawlings, Virginia or another appropriate site

Semi-private and private classes are scheduled according to student needs and can be done in as little as one weekend, depending on class size and student performance.

Class Options

  • Group Class - CD ROM-based individual home study and completed knowledge reviews, plus pool sessions and open water dives with a group (Maximum class size - 10).
  • Semi-Private - Home study as above and one-on-one with an instructor for pool work, then join a regular class for the open water dives (add $100).
  • Private - Home study as above, then one-on one with an instructor for all pool and open water dives (add $250).

Course Fee Provides:

  • Open Water Diver Manual
    • Five chapters with quizzes and knowledge reviews
  • Use of video during classroom portion
  • Personal log book
  • eRDPml (electronic dive planner multi-level)
  • Use of pool and gear (mask, fins, snorkel, booties, air tank, buoyancy control device, regulator with computer)
  • Pool fees
  • Instructor fees
  • Use of gear for open water certification dives
    • Mask, fins, snorkel, booties, wetsuit Tank (air), buoyancy control device (BCD), regulator with computer
  • Certification fee (lifetime certification)
  • Entrance fees at Lake Rawlings ($25 per day) or other local open water designated site

Eligibility

Minimum 10 years of age.

Registration

To register, contact us at olp@lynchburg.edu. You will also need to complete and return the required forms.

Instructor

Scuba programs are taught by certified PADI Instructor (#240335), Paul Stern.

Academic Credit

Interested in college academic credit? This course is approved through the outdoor minor as an elective for credit.