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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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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.

Spring Classes- April/May 2025- Registration Begins 2/24/25

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations

(Saturdays)


Mar. 29th- STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1pm)

Apr. 5th- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1pm)

Apr. 12th- STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1pm)

Apr. 19th - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Apr. 26th - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

May 3rd - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

May 10th- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

May 17th - STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1:00pm)


Locations: Altoona Campus Pool

1500 8th St SW 

Altoona, IA 50089


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, I

North High School-

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Cost- $625

Class Dates & Locations

(Wednesdays)

E-LEARNING ONLY (face to face can be arranged as needed)


Apr. 26th - North High School Pool 

(7-10pm)

May 2nd- North High School Pool 

(7-10pm)

May 9th- North High School Pool 

(7-10pm)

May 16th- North High School Pool 

(7-10pm)



Locations:  North High School Pool 

501 Holcomb Ave

Des Moines, IA 50313 


REGISTER THROUGH DES MOINES COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR NORTH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS

https://dmps.revtrack.net/Community-Ed-Classes/

Easterseals Iowa Pool-

Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-

Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations

(Mondays)

Mar 24th - STC Dive Center Classroom 

(7pm-10pm)

Mar. 31st- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm- 10pm)

Apr 7th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(7pm-10pm)

Apr 14th - Easterseals Camp Pool

 (7:30pm-10pm)

Apr 21st- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm-10pm)

Apr 28th- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm- 10pm)

May 5th- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm-10pm)

May12th- STC Dive Center Classroom

 (7pm-10pm)


Locations: Easterseals Camp Pool

401 NE 66th Ave 

Des Moines, IA 50313


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-

Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-

Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-

Cost- $625

Class Dates & Locations

(Thursdays)

E-LEARNING ONLY (face to face can be arranged as needed)


Apr. 3rd - Indianola Wellness Campus Pool 

(6-8:30pm)

Apr. 10th-  Indianola Wellness Campus Pool  

(6-8:30pm)

Apr. 17th-  Indianola Wellness Campus Pool

(6-8:30pm)

Apr. 24th-  Indianola Wellness Campus Pool 

(6-8:30pm)

May 1st- Indianola Wellness Campus Pool 

(6-8:30pm)


Locations:  Indianola Wellness Campus

306 E Scenic Valley Ave.

Indianola, IA 50125

Summer Classes- July 2025

Baymont Inn DSM

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Altoona Campus Pool

 

Coming Summer 2025

Altoona Campus Pool

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Altoona Campus Pool

Coming Summer 2025

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

Advanced Scuba Diver Course

 Coming Summer 2025

Fall Classes- Coming Fall 2025

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Coming Sept 2025

Baymont Inn DSM

Altoona Campus Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Coming Sept 2025

Easterseals Pool

Altoona Campus Pool

Easterseals Pool

Coming Sept 2025

Winter Classes- January 2025: Registration NOW OPEN!

Altoona Campus Pool

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations


Jan 18th- STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1pm)

Jan 25th- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1pm)

Feb 1st - STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1pm)

Feb 8th - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Feb 15th - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Feb 22nd - Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Mar 1st- Altoona Campus Pool 

(10:30am-1:00pm)

Mar 8th - STC Dive Center Classroom

(10:00am-1:00pm)


Locations: Altoona Campus Pool

1500 8th St SW 

Altoona, IA 50089


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Baymont Inn- Des Moines

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations


Jan 12th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(12pm - 3pm)

Jan 19th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Jan 26th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(12pm - 3pm)

Feb 2nd- Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Feb 9th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Feb16th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool 

(12-3pm)

Feb 23rd- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(12pm - 3pm)


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

Cost- $575

Class Dates & Locations

Jan 15th - STC Dive Center Classroom 

(7pm-10pm)

Jan 22nd- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm- 10pm)

Jan 29th- STC Dive Center Classroom 

(7pm-10pm)

Feb 5th- Easterseals Camp Pool

 (7:30pm-10pm)

Feb 12th- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm-10pm)

Feb 19th- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm- 10pm)

Feb 26th- Easterseals Camp Pool 

(7:30pm-10pm)

Mar 5th- STC Dive Center Classroom

 (7pm-10pm)


Locations: Easterseals Camp Pool

401 NE 66th Ave 

Des Moines, IA 50313


STC Dive Center Classroom

9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325


STC Dive Center

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

(515) 777-2751

stcdivecenter@yahoo.com


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