Scuba Certification
Learn To Scuba Dive In 2 Easy Steps!
Since 1959 we’ve introduced thousands of people to the wonders of the underwater world. Learning to dive is lots of fun and the perfect activity for the adventuresome. For many, it has “changed their lives forever!”
During the Open Water Course, you’ll learn important diving principles, the necessary skills to dive safely, and apply these skills in an open water environment. The following information will explain our two-step process in more detail.
Prerequisites and Forms
Learn to Scuba Dive: Step 1 – Pool Dives/Online Study/Review
During this portion of your training, you’ll download your digital online reading material and enroll in one of our programs. We have (5) packages/options from which to choose. In addition to the packages below, we also offer private lessons. Please call us at 303-789-2450 for more information.
IMPORTANT – Those planning to complete one or more Open Water Certification Dives at a NON-SSI resort/dive center, outside of A-1, will need to inform their instructor ahead of time so the instructor can complete and provide the student with a SSI Referral Form. This form is valid for six months from the date it’s issued.
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ANY MINOR (10-14 years old) ENROLLING IN PACKAGE 3 or 4 (WEEKEND or WEEKEND PLUS) MUST HAVE AN ADULT (18 YEARS OLD OR ABOVE) ENROLLED IN THE COURSE WITH THEM.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Weekend and Weekend Plus courses are comprehensive, fast-paced courses that, like our other courses, include all pool dives, classroom sessions, however they are completed in a single weekend. The Weekend Plus Course also includes (2) Open Water Evaluation Dives at the Denver Downtown Aquarium. Due to the fast-paced nature of these courses we recommend those who choose either course to be very comfortable and confident when in the water. Unfortunately, industry standards do not allow anyone to begin their Open Water Evaluation dives until the 10-minute deep water float and 300 yard snorkel swim have been completed. Once (any) course begins there are no refunds.
Mon, Wed, Mon
6:00 – 10:30pm each night
Please Note: Ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency
Includes
- Digital Online Manual
- Three (onsite) pool and classroom sessions
- Use of all snorkeling and scuba equipment at A-1
- “Referral Diver” recognition (allows non-certified diver use of the A-1 pool for up to six months after the course) ask for details
Tues, Thur, Tues
6 – 10:30pm each night
Please Note: Ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency
Includes
- Digital Online Manual
- Three (onsite) pool and classroom sessions
- Use of all snorkeling and scuba equipment at A-1
- “Referral Diver” recognition (allows non-certified diver use of the A-1 pool for up to six months after the course) ask for details
Weekend Course
Friday night: 7:00 – 10:45pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 1:45pm
Please Note: Ending times may vary due to class size and participant proficiency.
Includes
- Digital Online Manual
- Three (onsite) pool and classroom sessions
- Use of all snorkeling and scuba equipment at A-1
- “Referral Diver” recognition (allows non-certified diver use of the A-1 pool for up to six months after the course) ask for details
Weekend *PLUS* Course
Includes
- Digital Online Manual
- HUGE BONUS – Open Water Dives 1 and 2 at the Denver Downtown Aquarium and use of all scuba equipment (does not include snorkel equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, booties)
- Three (onsite) pool and classroom sessions at A-1
- Use of all snorkeling and scuba equipment at A-1
- “Referral Diver” recognition (allows non-certified diver use of the A-1 pool for up to six months after the course) ask for details
Kids Only
Includes
- Digital Online Manual
- Three (onsite) pool and classroom sessions
- Maximum of four students
- Use of all snorkeling and scuba equipment at A-1
- “Referral Diver” recognition (allows non-certified diver use of the A-1 pool for up to six months after the course) ask for details
- Class size limited
Learn to Scuba Dive: Step 2 – Open Water Dives
This is where you’ll apply various skills learned in our swimming pool, in an open water environment. And get this…..you can complete your first two Open Water dives at the Denver Downtown Aquarium! Becoming an Open Water Diver requires that you complete four open water dives over two separate days. We have several options from which to choose, including the Denver Downtown Aquarium!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ANY MINOR (10-14 years old) ENROLLING IN PACKAGE 3 or 4 (WEEKEND OR WEEKEND PLUS) MUST HAVE AN ADULT (18 YEARS OLD OR ABOVE) ENROLLED IN THE COURSE WITH THEM.
VERY IMPORTANT – Those planning to complete one or more of the Open Water Certification Dives at a NON-SSI resort/dive center, outside of A-1, will need to inform the instructor ahead of time so the instructor has time to complete and provide you with an SSI Referral Form. This form is valid for six months from the date it’s issued.
The Blue Hole
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
303-789-2450
Chatfield Reservoir
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
303-789-2450
Homestead Crater
Dives 1, 2, 3, 4
303-789-2450
Denver Aquarium
Dives 1 & 2 Only
303-789-2450
NOTE: CANCELATION AND TRANSFER FEES APPLY
In addition to the five options above we also have the following available to you:
On an A-1 Group Trip: Come join us on one of our many tropical diving vacations where you’ll enjoy the warm water, great visibility, and of course, the company of others having fun – like you!