- 5 Different Ways to Learn to Dive!
Group Class for the General Public: $259
This is our most popular, affordable and social option. Class sizes range from 6-10 students. Most classes meet once a week for 6 sessions. Each session is split between classroom lectures and pool practice. Our instructors will cover important subjects such as environment, equipment, physiology, etc. during lectures. The remainder of the class is spent in the pool learning to use scuba equipment. Because water work is preformed as a group, any missed sessions must be made up.
Open Water Training dives are done at the end of the class/pool work. For two days, you will practice diving in a "real environment" like Gull Lake. These dives are usually scheduled on a weekend. If you take a scuba class during the winter months, training dives can either be postponed till spring or may be completed while on vacation in warmer climates.
Class Includes: Instructor fees for class, pool and open water training, pool fees, all scuba equipment for pool sessions and registration fees to NAUI for certification card.
Not Included: NAUI Scuba Diver Kit, optional rental scuba gear for open water training and snorkeling equipment.
Online Class: $259
Learn the theory/classroom portion of diving online. Purchase NAUI’s Scuba Diver Kit with an online access code then start learning in the convenience of your home. Water work is completed during any group scuba classes.
Open Water Training is planned as a group.
Class Includes: Instructor fees for pool and open water training, pool fees, all scuba equipment for pool sessions and registration fees to NAUI for certification card.
Not Included: NAUI Scuba Diver Kit, optional rental scuba gear for open water training and snorkeling equipment.
Family & Friend Class: $299
Gather a group of family and friends together and we’ll design a class around your schedule. Water work may be completed at your own pool (within a reasonable distance from S.A.S.S.) or at one of our training locations. Classroom work is done with NAUI’s Scuba Diver Kit via home-study or online. Add $25/person if you prefer our instructor to teach the classroom work in person. Minimum number: 4 people.
Open Water Training is planned around your schedule.
Class Includes: classroom, pool and open water training, pool fees, all scuba equipment use for pool sessions and NAUI registration fees for certification card.
Not Included: NAUI Classroom Kit optional open water scuba rental and snorkeling equipment.
Private Classes: $450
Do you have an impossible busy work schedules or need to be certified as a scuba diver ASAP? Then take a private class, the ultimate in personalized training. Use NAUI’s Scuba Diver kit at your own pace via home-study or interactive online. Water work is completed in four session and can be done using your own pool or at one of our training locations.
Open Water Training is done one-on-one at a local lake or when you’re on vacation.
Class Includes: pool and local open water training, pool fees, all scuba equipment use for pool sessions and NAUI registration fees for certification card.
Not Included: NAUI Classroom Kit optional open water scuba rental and snorkeling equipment.
College Accredited Classes
Sub-Aquatic Sports teaches accredited classes at…- Western Michigan University (Mon/Wed 1-3:15p)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College (Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:50a)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College (Sat 11:30-3p)
- Kalamazoo College (Sun 6-10p)
The cost varies depending on credit hour and lab fees. Please sign up directly with the college.
What is NAUI?
All our courses are taught through NAUI, the National Association of Underwater Instructors Association. This association is recognized worldwide as a leader in the sport of diver.
More about NAUI...
2012 Schedule
All classes are six weeks long with the exception of some college accredited classes.
Directions to Training Locations
Sub-Aquatic Sports & Service
Kalamazoo College
Sherman Lake YMCA in Richland
| Start Date | Location | Program | Times |
| Jan 8 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays - 12:30-4:30PM |
| Jan 9 | Kalamazoo | WMU - Accredited Class | Mon/Wed 1-3PM |
| Jan 10 | Kalamazoo | KVCC - Accredited Class | Tue/Thur 9:30-10:50AM |
| Jan 14 | Kalamazoo | KVCC - Accredited Class | Saturday 11:30AM-3PM |
| Jan 20 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10PM |
| Jan 22 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10PM |
| Feb 19 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Mar 4 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10PM |
| Mar 23 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10 p.m. |
| Apr 1 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Apr 22 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10PM |
| May 11 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10 p.m. |
| May 20 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Jun 10 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10 p.m. |
| Jul 8 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Jul 20 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10 p.m. |
| Jul 22 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10PM |
| Aug 19 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Sep 9 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10PM |
| Sep 21 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10PM |
| Oct 7 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
| Oct 21 | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo College | Sundays 6-10 p.m. |
| Nov 9 | Battle Creek | Lakeview Middle School | Fridays 6-10PM |
| Nov 18 | Richland | Sherman Lake YMCA | Sundays 12:30-4:30PM |
Directions to Training Locations
Sub-Aquatic Sports & Service
Kalamazoo College
Sherman Lake YMCA in Richland
- Before Entering this Class…
- Age restriction: Regular SCUBA certification is given at age 15 and up. Junior certifications are give to kids ages 10-14. Sub-Aquatic Sports personally feel that kids ages 12-14 are better equipped to understand this sport than those who are younger. Please see "Junior Certification".
- You cannot have active asthma or emphysema. Other health conditions may be contra indicators to diving; please contact Sub-Aquatic Sports & Service if you have any concerns.
- Diving does not require strong swimming skills but you should be mentally comfortable in the water and capable of swimming to the bottom of the pool.
More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Snorkel Discounts for Students
Reading Assignments and Pool Work
Handout: Pressure Related Injuries
Handout: Dive Table Review
Handout: Air Consumption Worksheet
Handout: Open Water Rental Reservation Form
What makes us different?
#1 We've been in business for over 30 years! That's more than all other training facilities in the area combined. We offer classes to the general public plus teach accredited courses to most of the colleges and universities in the area.
#2 We have the largest, most experienced teaching staff. In fact we are the largest training facility for NAUI in the Midwest.
#3 We bring all scuba equipment to the pool. We don't expect you to leave work early to pick up the equipment prior to each pool session then return it the following day.
#4 Our classrooms sessions are taught by educators not technicians. Our Group classroom format is done with lectures presented by the instructor using PowerPoint . We do not plug in a VHS tape and have you watch TV to learn how to dive. From our experience, the group classroom experience offers open discussion, which makes for an enjoyable learning experience. Even though this is our preferred form of instruction, we realize that some people have tight schedules. For those short on time or who cannot make our group classes, we do offer home-study programs.
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