Name: YMCA Open Water Pool Grand Forks
Start: 2025-11-15T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-16T13:30:00-06:00
Location: Grand Forks YMCA

http://www.gfymca.org/healthy-living/sports-recreation/scuba/
Getting Started in Scuba is as easy as 1-2-3
Course Description:
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You will also earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification that is recognized worldwide. You earn this rating by completing pool dives and Elearning and by making four open water lake dives.
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. At some point in the course, your PADI Instructor will ask you to demonstrate the ability to swim 200 yards without swim aids and complete a bit of paperwork, to get you on your way. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
Pool
Sessions in the pool including proper breathing, dealing with water pressure, safely setting up and using your equipment and important safety skills.
Open Waters
You’ll feel more than ready for your first open water dive. Four dives and you’re a PADI Certified Open Water diver! These dives can be completed locally or an a dive trip.