An entry-level certification course takes approximately 32 hours to complete during day or evening classes from a couple of weekends to several weeks. In order to earn a SCUBA certification, you will participate in classroom sessions and practice essential diving skills in a pool. Finally, you will test your knowledge on a written exam and apply your skills during training dives in a lake, quarry, spring or ocean. Upon completion, you will receive a certification card that identifies you as a diver, allowing you to rent SCUBA equipment, participate in advanced training and explore exotic diving destinations.

Open Water II

YMCA Open Water II is designed to give certified SCUBA divers additional open water dives. This guided experience is important for new divers who want more training before going out on their own and diving without supervision.

Advanced

The YMCA Advanced Open Water Diver course is for divers wanting to expand their knowledge and diving experience to include varying diving environments and an introduction to specialty diving.

Specialty Courses

SCUBA diving is one of the most rewarding activities. Numerous hobbies are integrated into the underwater environment. Our specialty courses permit the diver to gain comprehensive abilities in virtually any field of aquatic endeavor.