Open Water Certification
Scuba diving opens a whole new world that few people ever get to experience. Earning your Open Water Certification is your passport to explore underwater environments around the world, from vibrant coral reefs in the tropics to freshwater shipwrecks right here at home. It’s more than just a certification—it’s the first step toward building lifelong memories, traveling with purpose, and connecting with nature in a way that few activities offer.
Alameda Pool
184 Alameda Rd, Butler, PA
New Diver Seminar
We run New Diver Seminars every Monday, 6:30 PM June thru August. You will be able to pick your exact dates after registering
Pool Training
July 16th, 17th, 28th, 29th
Open Water Dives
We dive every weekend! Once a month we take a trip out to the Ohio quarries, otherwise we are diving locally at our training quarry!
Schedule
After registration you will have the option to book your pool sessions, you can attend any of the days provided here, or join us at any other pool!
Our 4 Step Process
Step 1
E-Learning
E-Learning delivers the theory portion of your Open Water certification online through interactive modules, videos, and quizzes you can complete at your own pace. It streamlines pool and open-water sessions by covering safety, physics, and equipment knowledge in advance, so you spend more time practicing skills instead of sitting in a classroom.
Step 2
New Diver Seminar
Every Monday at 6:30, our New Diver Seminar gives you hands-on equipment training in a pool setting. We’ll custom-fit you with the right gear and guide you through proper assembly, disassembly, and maintenance so you’re fully confident using and caring for your equipment before and after class.
Step 3
Pool Sessions
In our pool training sessions, you’ll refine fundamental scuba skills under expert guidance in a calm, controlled environment. We’ll walk you through gear setup on deck and lead you through buoyancy control, mask clearing, and regulator recovery in the water. By the end, you’ll feel confident and competent with both your equipment and essential diving techniques.
Step 4
Training Dives
In our Open Water Dives, you’ll put your training to the test in real dive environments under the guidance of certified instructors. You’ll practice navigation, depth control, and safety stops while experiencing the thrill of the underwater world and completing the dives required for your certification!.