Training
Class | Time | Tuition | Materials |
PADI Discover ScubaFee applied to OW class to 60 daysCall or check our calendar for dates of our Discover Scuba Weekends w/ reduced prices. | 2 hours | $20.00 | No |
PADI Open Water Step 1Classroom & pool - Over 1 week-endClassroom & pool - Week nightsClassroom & pool - Week nightsClassroom & pool - Sunday Evenings | --Sat & Sun3 sessions - 1 week4 sessions/ 2 weeks4 sessions - 3/4 weeks | $140.00 | Yes$69.95 |
Private & Semi Private Step 1PADI OW CertificationClassroom and pool | Days & TimeNegotiablePricing depends on number of students | 1 - $250.00 2 - $200.00 3 - $170.00 4 - $150.00 | $69.95 |
Step 2 - PADI Open Water Certification Check Out Dives4 dives at Beaver Lake | Weekends from April to October- See Calendar - | $150.00 | |
PADI Advanced Open Water5 Open Water Dives | 2 hours Classroom& o.w. lake dives | $150.00 | $39.95 |
Scuba Review, w/ DMSelf Refresher, unassisted | Pool only | $45.00$20.00 | |
Digital U.W. Photography,Level 1 (Minimum 2 people)Level 2 | Classroom & pool4 hours(2) OW Dives | $65.00$100.00 | $32.30 |
PADI Emergency First Response w/ CPR & AED(Specialty Class — min. 4 people) | Classroom only6 hours | $75.00 | $29.95 |
PADI Equipment Specialty(Specialty Class — mini. 4 people) | Classroom only6 hours | $75.00 | $39.95 |
Enriched Air Specialty (Nitrox)(Specialty Class — min. 4 people) | Classroom only4 hours | $75.00 | $39.95 |
PADI Rescue Diver(Specialty Class — min. 4 people) | Classroom,pool, & 5 o.w. dives | $175.00 | $69.95 |
PADI Master Scuba Diver | Call for specific requirements | $40.00 | |
Student Referral KitWhen doing OW checkout dives w/ shops or resorts other than SnS | $30.00 | No | |
PADI DiveMaster | Call for list of requirements | $400.00 | $199.952010 Version |
Go PRO!PADI Assistant InstructorPADI O.W.S.I. Scuba InstructorFull IDC (Both AI & OWSI)EMAIL for full list of Professional Level Courses. | Call for list of requirements & details,.. Prices require IDC eLearning Option | $200.00$700.00$800.00 | $499.952010 Version |
SPECIALTY COURSES Listed Below Some courses require specialized gear which may be rented | Discounts will apply when taking multiple specialty courses | ||
Altitude Diver SpecialtyDigital Photography - Level 2Fish Identification SpecialtyDry Suit Diver SpecialtyM/L - Computer Diver SpecialtyPeak Performance BuoyancyUnder Water NaturalistDiver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) | Classroom and 2 required Open Water Dives per each courseDiscounts will apply when taking multiple specialty courses | $100.00Each | Manuals are $29.95 ea. when purchased w/ courseDiscounts apply: 2 - 10% ea 3 - 4 15% ea 5 & up 20% ea |
Night Diver SpecialtyUW Navigator Specialty | Classroom and 3 required Open Water Dives per each course | $125.00Each | Manuals are $29.95 ea. when purchased w/ courseDiscounts apply when multiple manuals are purchased |
Deep Diver SpecialtySearch & Recovery SpecialtyWreck Diver SpecialtyCavern Diver | Classroom and 4 required Open Water Dives per each course | $150.00Each | Manuals are $29.95 ea. when purchased w/ courseDiscounts apply when multiple manuals are purchased |
Underwater Hunter(Spear Fishing)(Specialty Class —min. 4 people) | Classroom, Pool and required Open Water Dives | $125.00Each | |
Full Face Mask Course(Specialty Class - Min. 2 students) | Classroom, Pool and Open Water Dives | $150.00Each | |
Technical Tec Deep DiverTechnical Tec Trimix DiverTechnical Side Mount DiverTechnical Gas Blending | Classroom, Pool and Open Water Dives | Call or email for detailed info | |
Cave Dive Training | Classroom, Pool and Open Water Dives | Call or email for detailed info |
PADI Open Water Diver
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 PADI?
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.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. You must be older than the age of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program. For those of you who are not above the age of 14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open Water Diver Program, then the PADI Jr Open Water Diver program is available to you. 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 14 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.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.
What will I need?
A Look At The Course
The Open Water Diver program consists of 3 components. First is the Confined Water training, this is where you actually learn the new skills that you will be using on every dive, not just in our pool. You will learn skills such as; regulator clearing and recovery mask clearing, proper buoyancy, basic equipment care, and numerous other skills that you will use frequently.
The Academic section is where you will learn about the more theoretical components of diving; ascents and descents, buoyancy, and planning your dive. If it all sounds overwhelming, don't worry, by the end of class it will all be second nature. You will be like the fish in the water that you always dreamed of being.
After completion of the confined and academic sections of class you have the third and final portion of your certification which is the Open Water (ocean or lake) Dives. This is where the real fun begins. The open water consists of 4 dives conducted during one of our Ocean Dive Trips locally at either Beaver Lake or the Blue Water in Oronogo, MO (these are scheduled from Spring until Fall). During these dives you will demonstrate some of the skills you have learned in class to an instructor in an open water environment. Then the instructor will take you on an underwater tour and expose you to some of the lake's underwater attractions.
After completion of the skills at the lake, you will be issued a permanent certification card from PADI. This certification allows you to go on dive trips to exotic locations, along with trips to the local diving hotspots. It also allows you to rent or purchase any equipment you may not have. And most importantly, it allows you to consider furthering your diving education with classes like the PADI Advanced Open Water.
PADI Open Water Classroom and Pool Fees are as follows:
- Weekend sessions: Saturday and the Sunday of the same weekend - $140.00
- Weeknight Sessions: 2 weekday evenings for two consecutive weeks - $140 each
- Private sessions: Scheduled on request - Price varies,.. call for details
Note: Skin-N-Scuba will provide Scuba tanks, regulators, buoyancy compensators, and consoles for use in "Pool Sessions". Students should purchase scuba rated mask, fins, booties, and snorkel or rent them at an extra charge. However, SnS offers a great incentive for purchasing them at our retail store prior to the training.
All chapters of the PADI Open Water manual must be read before the start of the first class w/ the knowledge reviews at the end of each chapter filled our. While we understand that life gets in the way of best intentions, having all the "homework" finished prior to the beginning of the class facilitates learning & saves your time.
Educational Material Fees are as follows: An "Educational Package" consisting of mandatory course materials is an additional $69.95. DVD available at extra charge
Open Water Lake Check Out Dive Fees are as follows:
- PADI Open Water Certification lake fee (4 scheduled dives) = $150.00 per person
- Privately scheduled PADI Open Water Certification lake fee with days and times negotiable.
Gear for Open Water Check Out Dives:
All required scuba diving gear (BC, wet suit, 2 Scuba tanks -refills at lake extra- weights and regulator with computer console) are available for rent from our shop. Each student is responsible for the pick-up, transportation, and return of all equipment.
Students who purchased their mask, fins, snorkel and booties from SnS will receive a $70 credit towards a full set of rental gear.
(Rental prices below):
- Buoyancy Compensator Jacket - $15
- Regulator w/ Computer Console - $25*
- 2 Tanks - $12 each * (refills at lake extra)
- Wet Suit - $20
- Weights with Belt - $5
- Dive Knife - $5
- Hood $5
- Cold Water Gloves - $5
All mentioned equipment is available through Skin-n-Scuba for rental or purchase.
PADI Open Water Certifications and Specialty Certifications are arranged through Skin n Scuba only.
On open water training and events, it is the students' responsibility for transportation, hotel or camping arrangements. Tanks filled at any location are the student's responsibility, not that of the instructor or any of his assistants.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Exploration, Excitement, Experiences.
They’re what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course. The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water. This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while continuing to learn under the supervision of your PADI instructor. This course builds on what you’ve learned and develops new capabilities by introducing you to new activities and new ways to have fun scuba diving.
You’ll hone your skills by completing five adventure dives that introduce you to:
- Underwater navigation
- Deeper water diving (typically anywhere from 18-30 metres/ 60-100 feet)
- A sampler of three more Adventure Dives of your choice
The Fun Part: Your Choice
One reason you’ll love the Advanced Open Water Diver course is that you and your instructor choose from 15 types of Adventure Dives to complete your course. You can try your hand at digital underwater photography, wreck diving, night diving, diving with underwater scooters, peak performance buoyancy and much more.
- Get credit! Each Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course may credit toward the first dive of the corresponding PADI Specialty Diver course.
Prerequisites
To take this course, you must be:
- A PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
- 15 years old (12 for Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)
Start the Advanced Open Water Diver Course Online
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is part of PADI eLearning®. The Advanced Open Water Diver Course Online gets you started right now with the background information you need for the seven of the most popular Adventure Dives (though you and your instructor can still choose any of the Adventure Dives.)
What You Learn
The knowledge and skills you get in the Advanced Open Water Diver course vary with your interest and the adventures you have, but include
- Practical aspects of deep diving
- Physiological effects of deeper scuba diving.
- More ways to use your underwater compass
- How to navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time
- How to better use your dive computer and electronic Recreational Dive PlannerTM (eRDPTM)
- And much, much more, depending on the Adventure Dives you choose
Get College Credit
You may be able to earn college credit for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all the basic scuba gear including your underwater compass. Depending on which three adventure dives you pick, you may also try out underwater photography equipment , DPVs (underwater scooters), a dive light a dry suit, lift bags, a dive flag/float or other specialty gear.
Check with your local dive shop about gear rentals and packages offered with this course. You can find most everything at the scuba diving shop.
The Learning Materials You Need
PADI’s Adventures in Diving Manual and DVD provide information on more than 16 types of specialty diving.You’ll use them as a guidebook to improve your diving skills and prepare for new experiences and adventures.Curious about night diving? Flip to the night diving chapter. Once you’ve previewed the skills, your instructor will guide you on your first night diving adventure. Having trouble with underwater navigation? Review the underwater navigation section then sign up for the Navgation Adventure Dive with your PADI Instructor.
To purchase this product, contact your local PADI Instructor, dive shop or resort.
Your Next Adventure
After you’ve tried a specialty in the Advanced Open Water Diver course, you’ll probably want to take the whole course and learn more:
altitude diving, AWARE-fish identification, boat diving, deep diving, diver propulsion vehicle use, drift diving, dry suit diving, multilevel and computer diving, night diving, peak performance buoyancy, search and recovery, underwater nature study, underwater navigation, underwater photography, underwater videography, wreck diving
Tec and Cave Diving
Go deeper, stay longer, visit uncharted caverns & caves. Take your hobby to a whole new level.
Like to push against the inside of the envelope? We do to! For sure, Tec Deep and Cave Diving are not for everyone, but if you're up for it, Skin-n-Scuba is the dive shop in this region for Technical Dive Training.Cave Training
We'll start your adventure right here in the Midwest with Cavern and Intro to Cave Diving. Then, off to Grand Bahamas Island to complete the course under the expert instruction of Bahama Ben Cook.
Why the Bahamas?
Because of the amazing cave system known as the Old Freetown System. You'll learn in a stunning cave environment know for beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and columns. After this experience we're sure you will return to the Bahamas time and time again to continue your adventure.‹ Check this image of the entrance to the Owl Hole (Old Freetown System). Yes, it is 20ft down to the water!
‹ The image to the left is of Bahama Ben Cook teaching the rules of "Laying Line".
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Ready to go PRO?
We will get you there fast!
Where Do I Start?
It all starts with the PADI Assistant Instructor (A.I.) program. This program bumps you from Dive Master to A.I in just a short few days and is conducted as the first phase of a PADI sanctioned Instructor Development Course - "IDC".
What's Next?
PADI Instructor Development Course is the next step! This program completes the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and can be entered at any time provided you meet the entry requirements of holding the PADI Assistant Instructor rating.
How Do I Finish?
After your successful completion of the "IDC" you will attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE). I.E's are conducted by PADI at numerous sites & times around the USA and the world. After successfully completing this exciting and memorial event PADI will award you its Open Water Scuba Instructor Rating!Open Water Instructor
