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Why should you learn to dive with Huron Scuba? |
- Numbers tell a story:
- Chosen One of USA's Best Dive Centers
four years in a row.
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99% of our student-divers would recommend Huron Scuba to a friend or loved one.
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Over 6500 divers trained with a perfect safety record.
- We value your time with us, and schedule our lessons so your time is
used efficiently:
- Our staff transports gear to
& from the pool, so lesson time is spent learning, not lugging!
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Watch the DVD in advance on your own time, not sitting in our classroom!
- Our lessons build on what you gain from home-study
to allow for more "play time."
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Any equipment issues are immediately resolved with pool-side exchanges
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your Huron Scuba purchases.
- Our time-tested methods give you plenty of flexibility when you start
diving with us:
- Our complete courses are fun & effective
in two weekends or three weeks, with the same amount of practice time distributed differently for different learning styles.
- Courses available in three formats: standard weeknights, accelerated weekend executive,
and private lessons at your own pace.
- We have "no questions asked" postponements as well as extra class and pool time
for our student-divers who are not quite ready.
- Simple Open Water Diver Package pricing: One price
takes care of your lessons, course pack,and rental equipment. You purchase
snorkeling equipment.
- Going on vacation? Get prepared here in as little as one weekend then
earn your certification card after two days of diving at your resort!
- Our professionals love what they do and will support you wherever diving
takes you:
- On-staff Course Director and faculty at Eastern Michigan University leads the Huron Scuba Teaching Team, which shares
over 100 years of collective teaching experience.
- The Huron Scuba Dive Team actively dives in
Michigan and the Great Lakes as well as in
tropical destinations.
- Use the world-wide recognition of Huron Scuba to get the
best travel experiences starting today; we book your individual and group trips and give you a gift in return through our
Dive Team Rewards program.
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- Choose weekend, weeknight, or private lessons. With
pre-class preparation you learn more & have more fun.
- One schedule change at no charge, no questions asked, with one week
notice before class start date.
- For divers that need more time to master the class & pool skills, we
offer one more 3-hour session at no charge within 2 weeks of class
completion date.
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| Who can take the class: |
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- Min. age 10 for scheduled pool lessons. For age 10 & 11 it is
recommended your child receive private open water diver lessons
with classmates you have selected.
- For scheduled open water certification dives,
minimum age 12. For age 10 &
11, private open water certification dives required (max. group
size 4 with up to 2 divers age 10 or 11).
- General good health with no medical condition
that is a severe
risk condition for scuba diving.
- Comfortable in water too deep to stand.
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| Optional upgrades for your package: |
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- Use of a dive computer throughout the course, plus your own pair of dive
gloves: $49
- Upgrade to National Geographic Diver Certification,
including student materials: $99
- Do your open water dives in a drysuit (includes extra pool lesson & rental):
$69
- Get full PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Certification (includes extra pool lesson, extra
open water dives, materials & rental): $185
- Purchase your own dive watch: $49-80 (you will need to provide a
waterproof watch during open water dives or use a dive computer)
- Purchase your own scuba equipment package & use it during your lessons
(get a $100 discount).
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| Additional items paid to others during
local open water
certification dives: |
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- Quarry entrance fees: $30
- Air fills at quarry: $24+ depending on number of
dives
- Camping or shared hotel room: $5-35
- Meals, gas & tolls: $25-60
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What to do before class (at least 2 weeks prior): |
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- Purchase your
required personal equipment
(mask, snorkel, fins,
and boots) at Huron Scuba to get our poolside exchange privileges.
Already have it? All equipment must be inspected by Huron Scuba staff prior
to lessons to ensure appropriateness and proper fit.
- Watch the PADI DVD and complete the PADI knowledge reviews.
- Complete the course paperwork online or in the store.
- Sign up with a $95 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. Balance
due 2 weeks prior to class start date and becomes non-refundable as of that
date.
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