Prerequisites
Anyone who is in reasonably good health, and comfortable and relaxed in the water, can usually learn to dive without difficulty.
The certification process consists of self-study, academic review and in pool skill development, and a minimum of four open-water training dives.
All of our materials are now digital and can be downloaded and read anywhere or anytime. Traditional textbooks are also available.
Academic review sessions take place at Just Add Water. Skills development sessions take place at any of a number of nearby pools. From June through October you can complete your open-water training dives at White Star Quarry here in Ohio. During the rest of the year, you can complete your training on one of our many group trips or at a dive destination of your choice.
We know you are busy and we hope that Scuba Diving can offer a much needed element of fun and relaxation into your life! At Just Add Water we offer two different class options to help accommodate your schedule. Depending on which schedule works best for you, you will choose between one of the following options:
Option 1: Executive Class - Extended Weekend Class (Group Class)
For busy individuals who would like to complete all of the classroom and pool requirements over just one weekend, Just Add Water offers the Executive Class. Class starts on a Friday evening followed by the additional classroom & pool sessions on Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend. Click the link above for more info and for upcoming start dates.
Option 2: Private Class - Your Schedule. Your Pace.
With the Private Class option you will work closely with Just Add Water to choose dates and times that work best for your busy schedule. The Private Class not only offers a customized schedule, but also gives you the undivided attention of your personal Scuba Instructor, private equipment seminars, personalized travel planning and more.
Just Add Water reserves the right to reschedule classes for any reason, including but not limited to, low participation, inclement weather, etc. If you have any concerns on whether or not a class will run, please contact Just Add Water.
If your plan is to complete your Open Water Training Dives locally (June-October), the dives are conducted at White Star Quarry in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Training dives take place on a Saturday and Sunday - here you will complete a total of 5 Open Water dives over two days.The cost for Open Water Training Dives is $195.
2025 QUARRY DATES
June 14-15
June 21-22
July 12-13
July 26-27 DIVE FEST (Training Dives are $215 this weekend. Includes lunch!)
August 9-10
August 23-24
September 13-15
September 27-28
October 11-12
October 25-26
Just Add Water reserves the right to reschedule classes for any reason, including but not limited to, low participation, inclement weather, etc. If you have any concerns on whether or not a class will run, please contact Just Add Water.
You will need your own mask, snorkel, wetsuit boots, adjustable scuba fins, audible and visual signaling device (signal tube and whistle) and a few other items for both pool sessions and open water training dives. These need to meet some very specific requirements, so don’t buy anything without talking to us first.
If you do your open water training dives here in Ohio, you will need to supply all of the necessary equipment. Many of these items are available for rental and all are available to purchase from Just Add Water.
You can sign up in person or over the phone at either Just Add Water location. If you sign up over the phone, you will still need to schedule a visit to the store as soon as possible for your personal orientation.
Access the Just Add Water Medical Form.
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JUST ADD WATER CLASS RESCHEDULING, CANCELATION AND “NO-SHOW” POLICY
Due to the nature of offsite training, a lot of planning goes into making sure the weekend runs smoothly. • Any cancelations made less than 1 week (including no shows) before scheduled training weekends will be nonrefundable. • If needed you may reschedule your dive weekend. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will not be attending your scheduled weekend. Any rescheduling made with less than 1 weeks notice will be subject to a $50.00 reschedule fee. PLEASE NOTE: Just Add Water reserves the right to cancel any Training Programs in advance, due to low registrations, weather related concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event that Just Add Water makes a cancellation we will make every effort to find a suitable option for rescheduling. Just Add Water is not responsible for any monetary loss related to travel expenses including but not limited to, hotel accommodations, rental vehicles, etc.