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!
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
Fall Classes- Registration Begins 8/12/24
Altoona Campus Pool
Altoona Campus Pool
Altoona Campus Pool
Cost- $575
Class Dates & Locations
Sept 14th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Sept 21st- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1pm)
Sept 28th - STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Oct 5th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 12th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 19th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 26th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Nov. 2nd - 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 DSM
Altoona Campus Pool
Altoona Campus Pool
Cost- $575
Class Dates & Locations
Sept 15th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm - 3pm)
Sept 22nd - Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Sept 29th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm - 3pm)
Oct 6th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 13th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 20th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 27th- 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
Altoona Campus Pool
Easterseals Pool
Cost- $575
Class Dates & Locations
Sept 11th - STC Dive Center Classroom
(7pm-10pm)
Sept. 18th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm- 10pm)
Sept. 25th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(7pm-10pm)
Oct. 2nd- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10pm)
Oct. 9th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10pm)
Oct. 16th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm- 10pm)
Oct. 23rd- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10pm)
Oct. 30th- 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
Winter Classes- Coming January 2025
Altoona Campus Pool
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Coming January 2025
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Coming Jan 2025
EasterSeals Pool
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
EasterSeals Pool
Coming January 2025
Summer Classes- July 2024- Call or Stop in to Register
Baymont Inn DSM
Advanced Scuba Diver Course
Altoona Campus Pool
Cost- $575
Class Dates & Locations
E-Learning Only (no in person classroom sessions)
July 7th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm - 2pm)
July 14th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
July 21st- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
July 28th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Aug. 4th 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
E-Learning Only (no in person classroom sessions)
Sept 15th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:30am-12:30pm)
July 20th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-12:30pm)
July 27th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-12:30pm)
Aug. 3rd - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-12:30pm)
Aug 10th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-12:30pm)
Aug 17th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-12:30pm)
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: $655.00 ($300 down to register*)
Registration begins May 13th
Call to set up/June 12 - STC Dive Center Classroom for orientation.
Rest of Schedule-TBD after orientation
Got your SCUBA certification and want to learn more? Join this class to build on your diving skills and become a safer, more experienced diver.
This course will provide you with your Advanced Scuba Diver certification as well as Deep Diver and Limited Visibility/Night Diver
*
*$300 deposit is refundable until orientation is complete and schedule is set for classes.
** Nitrox certification is an additional $50
STC Dive Center Classroom
9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325
Spring Classes- April/May 2025
Altoona Campus Pool
Easterseals Iowa Pool-
Altoona Campus Pool
Coming February 2025
Baymont Inn Pool-
Easterseals Iowa Pool-
Altoona Campus Pool
Coming February 2025
Easterseals Iowa Pool-
Easterseals Iowa Pool-
Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-
Coming February 2025
Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-
Carroll Recreation Center- Saturdays
Indianola Wellness Campus Pool-
Coming February 2025
Carroll Recreation Center- Saturdays
Carroll Recreation Center- Saturdays
Carroll Recreation Center- Saturdays
TBA
STC Dive Center
9289 Swanson Blvd Blg 1, Ste A, Clive, IA 50325
(515) 777-2751
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