Classes taught at Bradley University in Peoria; Washington's Five Points, Eureka College, Lincoln College, and also Bloomington if enough interest. Additional sites may be available. Staff at Aqua Diving School can work with your schedule if needed. Private or semi-private sessions are available.  Cost for the classroom and confined water training including all scuba equipment, $137.  Books and DVDs are available for purchase at Aqua Diving School or they can be sent to you.  We will match any price offered.

Regular scheduled classes consist of 2 to five sessions. Classes are split between class and pool time. Course can be completed in one weekend. All students vary in their comfort level in the water and our staff is aware that more or less time may be needed for students to complete the course.  You can watch your own PADI DVD or CD Rom Which will shorten your class time.  They are excellent for review. All scuba equipment is provided in the class. Books can be purchased at our store or they can be sent. Mask, fins, snorkel, and boots can also be purchased at our store or they can be rented for a small fee for the class. If not sure about a purchase try the equipment in the water first.  The rental can be applied to purchase if done before the certification dives.  Receive a six months subscription of Dive Trainer with this class.

Certification dives consist of four open water dives for which there is a one time fee. Expect some additional trip costs.  These dives can be completed locally, on one of our popular Bull Shoals trips, or weekend trips to Mermet, Haig Quarry,and Strode Lake.  During the winter months training dives can be completed in Mermet Springs, Bonne Terre Mine (Minimum of 4 students needed) or on one of our Florida trips.  They can also be completed on one of our fantastic Caribbean trips, or a referral package can be obtained if you have ocean trip which is not accompanied by one of our instructors. Students must arrange to pick up their scuba equipment for their training dives.

Bradley students receive a discount for classes offered at Bradley University.           Class through ICC receive $25 credit towards  rental or  purchase of snorkeling equipment.  Free scuba classes for Illinois military veterans through ICC.

February 20 or 21, Saturday or Sunday, at Bradley University.  Class offered for reduced rate for Bradley students and staff only!

February 22, Monday, 6:00 PM at Eureka College.  Reduced cost for Eureka College students.

February 24, Wednesday, 6:30 PM at Lincoln College.

March 22, Monday, 6:00 PM at Aqua Diving/Washington Five Points. Also for ICC credit.

March 20 or 27, Saturday, 8 or 9 AM at Aqua Diving/Washington Five Points.  Also for ICC credit.

April 17 -18 or 24-25, Weekend classes at Eureka College.  Also Saturday class, April 17, 24, May 1.

June 7, Monday, 6:00 PM at Aqua Diving/Washington Five Points. Also for ICC credit.

July 9 - 11, Weekend classes at Eureka College.

August 23, Monday, 6:00 PM at Aqua Diving/Washington Five Points. Also for ICC credit.

August 28, Saturday, 8 or 9 AM at Aqua Diving/Washington Five Points.  Also for ICC credit.

Classes arranged at Five Points, Washington, Eureka, Lincoln.

Need to complete class ASAP arrange for private or semi-private class? Can be completed in one or two sessions.  Semiprivate classes (2 to 4 students) only $170 to $195.  Private class, $250.  For E-Learning: Click below to registrar  for an On-Line class.  All book work will be completed at home.  Email or call us after you sign up and we will arrange for your confined water training and open water dives.  Cost will depend on the number of sessions required.

Scuba Review held during our normal sessions

Advanced Classes

Emergency Responder Instructor Class.  Approximately $300 which includes books.  Become an instructor in CPR, First Aid, and AED.  Can teach at your workplace, school, family and friends.  John is an EFR instructor trainer.