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
I TRIED SCUBA VOLUNTEER EVENTS- Certified Divers Only
Join us as a volunteer at our I TRIED SCUBA events this spring and summer! All interested volunteers must confirm their participation with the shop prior to the event to ensure we have enough equipment for everyone.
No upcoming events.
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 on your own elsewhere. We will provide all other equipment including tank, BCD, and regulator.
Fall Classes- September 2026:
Altoona Campus Pool
Altoona Campus Pool
Altoona Campus Pool
Saturdays
Cost $575
Class Dates & Locations
Sept 12- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Sept 19th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Sept 26th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Oct 3rd- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 10th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 17th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Oct 24th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Nov 1st - STC Dive Center Classroom Exam
(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- $600
Class Dates & Locations
Sep 13th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm-3pm)
Sept 20th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Sep 27th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm-3pm)
Oct 4th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 11th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 18th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct 25th- STC Dive Center Classroom exam
(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 16th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(7pm-10pm)
Sept 23rd - Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Sept 30th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(7:00pm-10pm)
Oct 7th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Oct 14th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Oct 21st- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Oct 28th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Nov 4th- STC Dive Center Classroom Exam
(7:00pm-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- January 2027:
Altoona Campus Pool
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Baymont Inn- Des Moines
Saturdays
Cost $575
Class Dates & Locations
TBD
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
Sundays
Cost $600
Class Dates & Locations
TBD
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
North High School Pool
North High School Pool
Mondays- E- Learning only
Cost $575
Class Dates & Locations
TBD
Locations: Easterseals Camp Pool
401 NE 66th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
STC Dive Center Classroom
9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325
North High School Pool
North High School Pool
North High School Pool
Wednesdays- E- Learning only
Cost $425
Class Dates & Locations
TBD
Locations: North High School Pool Pool
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Registration Available online: https://dmps.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Classes/
Spring Classes- Registration Begins 3/2/26
Altoona Campus Pool
Baymont Inn- Des Moines (e-learning only)
Baymont Inn- Des Moines (e-learning only)
Saturdays
Cost $575
Class Dates & Locations
Mar 28th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Apr. 4th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Apr. 11th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:00am-1pm)
Apr. 18th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Apr. 25th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
May 2nd- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
May 9th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
May 16th - STC Dive Center Classroom Exam
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Locations: Altoona Campus Pool
1500 8th St SW
Altoona, IA 50089
STC Dive Center Classroom
9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, I
Baymont Inn- Des Moines (e-learning only)
Baymont Inn- Des Moines (e-learning only)
Baymont Inn- Des Moines (e-learning only)
Sundays
Cost $600
Class Dates & Locations
Mar 22nd or 28th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(contact us for times)
Apr. 12th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Apr. 19th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Apr. 26th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
May 3rd- 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
EasterSeals Pool
Indianola Wellness Center- Indianola (e-learning only)
Indianola Wellness Center- Indianola (e-learning only)
Cost- $575
Class Dates & Locations
Apr. 1st- STC Dive Center Classroom
(7pm-10pm)
Apr. 8th - Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Apr. 15th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(7:00pm-10pm)
Apr. 22nd- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
Apr. 29th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
May 6th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
May 13th- Easterseals Camp Pool
(7:30pm-10:00pm)
May 20th- STC Dive Center Classroom Exam
(7:00pm-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 Center- Indianola (e-learning only)
Indianola Wellness Center- Indianola (e-learning only)
Indianola Wellness Center- Indianola (e-learning only)
Thursdays
Cost $625
Class Dates & Locations
Apr. 2nd- Indianola Wellness Campus Pool
(6:00pm-8:30pm)
Apr. 9th - Indianola Wellness Campus Pool
(6:00pm-8:30pm)
Apr. 16th- Indianola Wellness Campus Pool
(6:00pm-8:30pm)
Apr. 23rd- Indianola Wellness Campus Pool
(6:00pm-8:30pm)
Apr. 30th- Indianola Wellness Campus Pool
(6:00pm-8:30pm)
Locations: Baymont Inn DSM Pool
6221 Willow Creek Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
STC Dive Center Classroom
9289 Swanson Blvd Clive, IA 50325
Summer Classes- July 2026 (Registration begins 6/6/26)
Baymont Inn DSM
Advanced Scuba Diver Course
Altoona Campus Pool
Cost- $600
Class Dates & Locations
July 12th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(12pm - 2pm)
July 19th - Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12pm-3pm)
July 26th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Aug. 2nd- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Aug. 9th- Baymont Inn DSM Pool
(12-3pm)
Oct. 27th- STC Dive Center Classroom Exam
(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 11th- STC Dive Center Classroom
(10:30am-1pm)
July 18th - Altoona Campus Pool
(10:00am-1:00pm)
July 25th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:00am-1pm)
Aug. 1st- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:00am-1:00pm)
Aug. 8th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Aug 15th- Altoona Campus Pool
(10:30am-1:00pm)
Dates TBD
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
STC Dive Center
9289 Swanson Blvd Blg 1, Ste A, Clive, IA 50325
(515) 777-2751
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