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General Scuba Class Information

Upon completion of the course there is an open water diving experience required to become fully certified. This is scheduled after the course is completed or a referral letter can be issued. See your instructor for more information about this.


After all coursework and open water requirements have been completed you will receive your Scuba Educators International (SEI) certification. We offer the option of also receiving a National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certification card but extra coursework and fees will apply. Certification cards from both agencies and wall certificates can be purchased at an additional fee.


Skills Covered During Class:

  • Proper care of equipment
  • Mask and Snorkel clearing
  • Assembling and Disassembling SCUBA equipment
  • Regulator clearing
  • Octopus breathing
  • Basic diver rescue & handling emergency situations
  • and much much more!


The information in this article is from 2017 but gives a great idea of what you can expect! http://mainstreamadventures.com/underwater-adventure-awaits


For those uncomfortable with meeting for face to face instruction on classroom days, e-learning will be available. Pool skills must be done in person, and you must attend all sessions to complete your class. (Make-ups are scheduled on an as needed basis.)

Mask, Fins and Snorkel are REQUIRED by the first pool session for your course.

These can be purchased through us at STC Dive Center or own your own elsewhere. We will provide all other equipment including tank, BCD, and regulator

Refresher Class for Certified Divers

Cost - $55/person.

To schedule a refresher please contact the shop by:

Phone- (515) 777-2751 

Email- stcdivecenter@yahoo.com

or in person during open hours

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SCUBA/Snorkeling Classes

First Aid, CPR and O2
Fall Classes
Winter Classes
Spring Classes
Summer Classes

Education is the key to safe diving!

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Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Camp Mitigwa Boy Scout I Tried SCUBA

STC Dive Center is looking for SCUBA certified volunteers to help with several I Tried SCUBA events at Camp Mitigwa this Summer. These are the dates we are needing help. Please call or email the shop if you are available to help. Thank you!

June 27th

July 11th

July 18th

July 25th- Canceled

Mask, Fins and Snorkel are REQUIRED by the first pool session for your course.

These can be purchased through us at STC Dive Center or on your own elsewhere. We will provide all other equipment including tank, BCD, and regulator.

Summer Classes- July 2025 (Registration Now Open)

Baymont Inn DSM

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Altoona Campus Pool

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations


July 13th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(12pm - 2pm)

July 20th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

July 27th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Aug 3rd- Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Aug 17th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)


Locations:  Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

6221 Willow Creek Ave

Des Moines, IA 50321 


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Altoona Campus Pool

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Altoona Campus Pool

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations


July 12th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(10:00am-1pm)

July 19th - Altoona Campus Pool

(10:30am-1:00pm)

July 26th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(10:00am-1pm)

Aug 2nd- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Aug 9th- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Aug 16th- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Aug 23rd- Altoona Campus Pool

(10:30am-1:00pm)

**Exam Date To Be Determined**


Locations: Altoona Campus Pool

1500 8th St SW 

Altoona, IA 50089


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Cost- $655

Included in the cost are the following certifications:

  • Deep Diver
  • Limited Visibility/Night Diver
  • Advance Diver

Nitrox Certification available for an additional $75


Class & Certification Info

Included with class cost

  • E-learning classroom material
  • 1 pool session for skills assessment
  • 5 of your 6 required certification dives


* Orientation June 4th @ 6:30PM in our STC Dive Center Classroom


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Fall Classes- Coming Fall 2025

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Coming Sept 2025


Locations: Altoona Campus Pool

1500 8th St SW 

Altoona, IA 50089


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA

Baymont Inn DSM

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Coming Sept 2025


Locations:  Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

6221 Willow Creek Ave

Des Moines, IA 50321 


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Easterseals Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Easterseals Pool

Coming Sept 2025


Locations: Easterseals Camp Pool

401 NE 66th Ave 

Des Moines, IA 50313


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Winter Classes- January 2026: TBD

Altoona Campus Pool

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Coming November 2025


Locations: Altoona Campus Pool

1500 8th St SW 

Altoona, IA 50089


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, I

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Coming November 2025


Locations:  Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

6221 Willow Creek Ave

Des Moines, IA 50321 


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

EasterSeals Pool

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

EasterSeals Pool

Coming November 2025


Locations: Easterseals Camp Pool

401 NE 66th Ave 

Des Moines, IA 50313


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Spring Classes- TBD


STC Dive Center

9289 Swanson Blvd Blg 1, Ste A, Clive, IA 50325

(515) 777-2751

stcdivecenter@yahoo.com


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