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The Scuba Schools Group
Welcome to the Underwater world!
Learn the basics and begin
investigating the secrets of the sea.
Our Bay Area, PADI Open Water Diver Course is the entry level program through which most people begin the
adventure of diving.
Learning
to dive consists of two phases.
Phase One: Knowledge Development & Pool Training.
(Tropical Referral Certification Course)
Here you gain the Knowledge and skills necessary
for safe diving. This is often referred to as the "Referral Program". This begins with you reviewnig an enjoyable, Home Study
program. you will need to alot a minimum of 10 to 12 hours to the home studies. Once the home studies are
completed, you are eligible to join any of our pool training sessions. In the pool session you will have time to
become comfortable with the diving equipment under the guidance of our professional dive staff, trained by PADI
Master Instructor, Craig Gillespie. Once completed you will be ready for Phase 2, the ocean training dives.
Phase Two: Open Water, Ocean Training Dives.
In the ocean training dives you will participate in four dives. Under the guidance of a professional diving instructor,
you will practice the skills learned in Phase One.
You can complete the Phase Two training with us in Monterey,
or at any PADI facility in the world. We do all of our training in the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. You
will join us for four exciting dives. Once completed you will receive the internationally recognized, PADI
Open Water Diver Certification. You will be ready to join the adventure that is diving!
If you decide the do the Phase two diving at another PADI Resort, we will issue you all necessary forms.
You will be able to go to any PADI facility in the world to complete the training and gain certification.
We have pools in Marin County and San Jose. You have the choice of participating
in the required pool sessions at any of our facilities.
The Open Water Certification requires one evening of pool training and two days of
Open Water Training.
Whether you want to complete both phases, and gain certification with us here
in the Bay Area, or start here and finish in a tropical paradise, we have the program you are looking for.
All of our beginner courses begin with you completing an enjoyable, Home Study CD program prior to participation
in the water training. You can then choose from the following options.
- Bay Area / Monterey Certification Program
Complete the Phase One, pool training,
in any of the above listed pools, and the Phase Two, ocean dives, in Monterey.
- Bay Area / Maui Certification Program
Complete the Phase One, pool training,
in any of the above listed pools, and the Phase Two, ocean dives, on Maui.
- Bay Area / Worldwide Resorts Tropical Referral Certification Program
Complete the Phase One,
pool training, in any of the above listed pools, and make your own arrangements to complete the Phase Two,
ocean training, at any PADI resort worldwide.
When joining San Francisco Scuba Schools pool or ocean training
sessions, use of all diving gear, including mask, snorkel and fins, is included in the cost of the program.
You will not be required to purchase equipment.
You will not be required to rent any gear and there
are no additional rental charges for the use of the equipment.
All PADI registration fees are included in the cost of
our programs.
There are no hidden charges!
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Bay Area / Monterey
Beginning Open Water Diver Course
Begin with the CD ROM Home Study program and pool training at
any of our pools, then complete the ocean training in Monterey.
Our PADI Open Water Diver Course is the entry level program through which
most people begin the adventure of diving. The course begins with an interesting CD ROM Home Study program. Upon completion
of the home studies you will be ready to participate in the swimming pool practice where you will learn about the skills
and equipment necessary for safe, enjoyable diving. The pool training will take one evening of about four hours of training.
Once the pool training is completed you will progress to two days of
diving in Monterey. Upon successful completion of the training weekend you will become certified as a a PADI
Open Water Diver.
When more than one diver are registering together you are eligible for our multi-diver
discount.
Additionally, the second diver, and beyond will not need to purchase the full $70 CD Study
Kit. They will need only their personal log book for a cost of $14.
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Full Certification Tuition:
$325 / diver
Study Kit:
$70
Total:
$395
2, 3 or 4 divers receive 10% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
5 or more divers receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Protection personnel registering together
receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
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Bay Area / Maui
Beginning Open Water Diver Course
Begin with the CD ROM Home Study program and pool training at
any of our pools, then complete the ocean training on Maui.
Upon completion of the home studies and prior to your vacation, you
will participate in the swimming pool practice where you will learn about the skills and equipment necessary for safe, enjoyable
diving. The pool training will take one wo evening of about four hours.
Once the pool training is completed you will be ready to complete the
ocean training dives with our instructors on Maui. Not only will you get the chance to do some of the best diving
in the Hawaiian Islands, you will become certified as a a PADI Open Water Diver during your vacation on Maui.
When more than one diver are registering together you are eligible for our multi-diver
discount.
Additionally, the second diver, and beyond will not need to purchase the full $70 CD Study
Kit. They will need only their personal log book for a cost of $14.
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Bay Area/Maui Full Certification Tuition:
$375 / diver
Study Kit:
$70
Total:
$445
2, 3 or 4 divers receive 10% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
5 or more divers receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Protection personnel registering together
receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
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Bay Area / Worldwide Resorts
Tropical Referral Certification Course
Begin
your course at home and finish at any PADI resort worldwide.
Through our Tropical Resort Certification Program you don't have to spend
your valuable vacation time sitting in a classroom. Begin your dive training with our Home Study program, in your free
time, in your own home. Once that is completed you will join us in the pool for an introduction to the equipment.
Once that is done, you will then be ready to complete the ocean training. You can now choose any
PADI Resort in the world to finish the program. With thousands of Resorts to choose from worldwide, you can pick the destination of your dreams at which to go diving.
Fees for the ocean training dives will vary widely and will be
levied by the resort at which you choose to do the training. We can supply you with list of PADI training facilities
in the destination of your choice. You will be responsible for making arrangements for your training dives and for all
fees incured in said training.
When more than one diver are registering together you are eligible for our multi-diver
discount.
Additionally, the second diver, and beyond will not need to purchase the full $70 CD Study
Kit. They will need only their personal log book for a cost of $14.
Getting started in diving has never
been this easy, and now with our giant selection of resort facilities at which you can complete the diving, it has never been
this fun.
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Referral Tuition:
Study Kit: $70
Total
$259
2, 3 or 4 divers receive 10% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
5 or more divers receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of
the program.
Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Protection personnel registering together
receive 15% discount off the tuition portion of the program.
Fees for the ocean training dives will vary
and will be levied by resort at which you choose to do your training.
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We offer a number of different discounts on our programs. Our multi-diver discount can save you money when signing up
with family and friends. Are you in law enforcement, fire fighting or the military? We have discounts for you
too.
Additionally, we offer seasonal specials we can tell you about if you contact us.
Click Class Discounts to learn about the current discounts available to you.
Please call us at (415) 449-3412 for the complete lowdown on our programs.
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For more information on our programs please contact us.
Phone:
San Francisco (415) 449-3412
San Jose (408)351-4442
For information on Seattle area programs offered through Scuba Schools Group member "Seattle Scuba Schools" please click here
For information on Key Largo, Florida programs offered through Scuba Schools Group member "Florida Scuba Schools" please click
here.
San Francisco Scuba Schools, and the Scuba Schools Group offers Home Study scuba diving lessons. Begin
your diving class at home then join instructors worldwide for the water training portion of your diving lessons.
With diving classes in Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Salem, Oregon; San Francisco, California; Oakland,
California; San Jose, California; Monterey, California, Sacramento, California; Stockton, California; Key Largo,
Florida and Maui, Hawaii as well as associated diving resorts worldwide, we can offer a wide variety of dive lessons
to suit your needs. You can begin your diving lessons at home and complete the dive training at any of our locations, or while
on vacation in beautiful destinations such as Hawaii, Cozumel, Cancun, the Carribean, Thailand, Fiji, Australia and any of
thousands of other diving destinations around the world.
From the beginner, Open Water Diver Courses, through Divemaster and the professional level classes,
learning to dive has never been this easy. All of our diving courses are sponsored by PADI & NAUI, the world's largest,
and most well respected, diver training organizations. Come into the site for full information on diving San Francisco &
diving Seattle. You will find full information on our dive classes, courses and lessons. We make diving lessons fun and easy.
Come on into Seattle Scuba Schools, San Francisco Scuba Schools, Oregon Scuba Schools or Maui Scuba Schools
websites, where the adventure begins. Private dive classes are available. We can organize a dive course to fit any schedule.
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under copyright. No part of said pages shall be re-produced without the expressed, written consent of San Francisco Scuba
Schools.
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