PADI Open Water Diver Class and Pool

Our Weekend Executive Program covers all the academics (eLearning) and Confined Water (pool) dives in a single weekend. 

Standard Program Schedule:

Thursday, @Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, @Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Saturday, @Pool 6.5 hours, Location and Exact times listed below for each program

Sunday, @Pool 6.5 hours, Location and Exact times listed below for each program

*Prior to in-person sessions, required eLearning homework takes approx. 10-14 hours to complete, depending upon the student.

  Open Water Diver eLearning needs to be completed before class on Thursday.

Enriched Air-Nitrox eLearning needs to be completed before class on Friday.

This program is recommended for students aged 13 and older who are comfortable swimming and are in good physical condition. This course, followed by Open Water Certification Dives, will teach you everything you need to independently scuba dive with a buddy to explore & discover the underwater world.

*(10-12 years old, call the shop for alternate program schedules and options)

** SPECIAL NOTES **

 All Huron Scuba Open Water Diver Programs now also include:

* Full PADI Enriched Air – Nitrox Specialty Diver Certification.

* Student-only discount for your required personal gear needed for class.

* Extended warranty coverage for your personal gear.

As the leading, locally owned, PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center in the area, we are very thankful and excited for the chance to be your local dive center. 

With over 20 dive professional on staff we are ready to start your next adventure – together.  Let us know what we can do to help!

Each student must come in at 2 weeks prior (or sooner) to sign waivers, review a medical statement, finalize registration, get sized up for the gear you will use and to purchase your personal snorkeling equipment to take advantage of your special, Open-Water-Student-Only discount.

*All PADI scuba training programs require a medical statement to be reviewed and completed by each participant. 

After review and completion of this form, you MAY require a visit to your physician, but not everyone will be required to go to see their physician.  With this in mind, please stop in ASAP to get all paperwork completed so you have time to get physicians approval (only if needed, based on your medical history and the answers provided on the medical statement.)

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit.  Once deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be emailed out so you can get started right away.

If you signup online, call the shop and we can take your credit card over the phone, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have at that time, in person.

Let our teaching team help you ‘Seek Adventure and Save the Ocean’ this season and beyond!

Minimum age:
13 (10-12 years old, call the shop to discuss alternate scheduling options for younger students)
Classroom location:
Huron Scuba
Pool location:

Our pool sessions are currently run at various local pools including:

Dexter Wylie Community Pool (Dexter).

Dexter Highschool Pool (Dexter)

Saline Recreation Center (Saline)

Highlander Aquatics & Fitness Center (Howell)

Full details will be provided at the time of signup with where to be, and what time for each session.

*Have your own pool or access to a private pool?

Call about setting up a private class at your own home, on your own schedule.

Equipment provided by student:

Each Student must have their own mask, fins, snorkel and boots to participate in this program.

In an effort to give our students the best possible chance at success, we offer personalized attention that you will never get from shopping on the internet.

To earn your support of our locally-owned business we go above and beyond anything you will find online. 

We ask that you give us a chance to keep your business local and offer the following benefits to help us help you:

  1. We will take the time to give you a professional fitting for all your gear for your comfort and safety.
  2. We offer poolside exchange privileges, if needed, to all our Open Water Students for personal gear purchased for class.
  3. We offer an extended warranty on all personal gear purchased for class, at  no additional charge.
  4. We offer a special student-only discount on the required personal gear for this program.
  5. Purchase your own scuba equipment package & use it during your program and save up to an additional $100.
Equipment provided by Huron Scuba:

Use of all Scuba gear needed – BCD, Regulators with Dive Computer, tanks, weights and wetsuit.

Course cost:

$999 Class/Pool program, Includes PADI Enriched Air-Nitrox specialty (a $399 value).

This option does not include certification dives.  This option will prepare you to finish your certification with us at a later date, or any other PADI dive center in the world.  This is an option that many of our students select who want to do the class and pool here, and complete their training on vacation or somewhere outside of our local options.

$1199 Class/Pool/Certification Dives program, Includes PADI Enriched Air-Nitrox specialty (a $399 value) AND certification dives (a $399 value).  Separate sign-up required.

We can help you find a PADI dive center to complete your training depending upon your vacation destination.

Deposit:

$500 non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot. Once paid you will also get your eLearning codes so you can start homework today for both Open Water Diver, and Enriched Air Specialty Diver.

Required books & materials:

PADI Open Water Diver eLearning (code included in program cost)

PADI Enriched Air Diver eLearning (code included in program cost)

Optional upgrades:
  • Purchase your own scuba equipment package & use it during your lessons: save up to $100 (ask for details)
  • Setup a private schedule and complete classroom and pool training on your own timeline.  +$550 total (not per person) for up to 4 people.

 

Other classes to consider:

Upcoming Classes

There are 6 upcoming sessions for this class.

March 19, 2026

This program will run on the following days at the listed times and location(s):

Thursday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

**** NOTE – This Program will run at two different pools as listed below ****

Saturday, Saline Rec Center, 9am until approx 3:30pm

Sunday, Highlander Aquatics & Fitness Center, 10am until approx 4:30pm

 

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit. 

As soon as deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be assigned via email so you can get started right away.

If signing up online, call the shop and we can take payment over the phone to secure your spot, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have.

 

April 9, 2026

This program will run on the following days at the listed times and location(s):

Thursday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Saturday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool12noon until approx 6:30pm

Sunday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool9am until approx 3:30pm

 

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit. 

As soon as deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be assigned via email so you can get started right away.

If signing up online, call the shop and we can take payment over the phone to secure your spot, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have.

 

April 30, 2026

This program will run on the following days at the listed times and location(s):

Thursday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Saturday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool, 12noon until approx 6:30pm

Sunday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool9am until approx 3:30pm

 

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit. 

As soon as deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be assigned via email so you can get started right away.

If signing up online, call the shop and we can take payment over the phone to secure your spot, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have.

 

May 28, 2026

This program will run on the following days at the listed times and location(s):

Thursday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Saturday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool, 9am until approx 3:30pm

Sunday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool9am until approx 3:30pm

 

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit. 

As soon as deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be assigned via email so you can get started right away.

If signing up online, call the shop and we can take payment over the phone to secure your spot, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have.

 

June 18, 2026

This program will run on the following days at the listed times and location(s):

Thursday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Friday, Huron Scuba Classroom, 6pm until approx 9:30pm

Saturday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool, 9am until approx 3:30pm

Sunday, Dexter Wylie Community Pool9am until approx 3:30pm

 

Your place in this program is not secured until you have paid your deposit. 

As soon as deposit is paid, homework (eLearning) codes will be assigned via email so you can get started right away.

If signing up online, call the shop and we can take payment over the phone to secure your spot, or stop in the shop to signup in person and we can take your deposit and answer any other questions you may have.

 

January 1, 2099

Use this link to signup If there are currently no dates listed that work for you and you are interested in being updated when new dates are added..

THIS WILL NOT RESERVE A SPOT IN ANY FUTURE PROGRAM

NO DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED.

We will contact you soon!