NEW FRIDAY HOURS 1PM - 6PM June 27th - Aug. 1st
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
SCUBA/Snorkeling Classes
Education is the key to safe diving!
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
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)
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
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
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
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
STC Dive Center
9289 Swanson Blvd Blg 1, Ste A, Clive, IA 50325
(515) 777-2751
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