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Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced scuba dive outfitters, for our entry-level NAUI SCUBA certification course. This course is available to students currently enrolled at UCF.
Upon successful completion of this course and checkout dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open-water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and areas dived approximate those in training. No previous SCUBA experience is required; however, basic swimming skills are necessary to complete the course.
Cost
The total cost of the certification is $380, with $40 due at registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification, paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures. If you pay by card, there is an additional $5 fee, bringing the total to $385.
Schedule
To receive SCUBA certification, participants must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend includes classroom work and pool practice dives. Normally, the first weekend includes Friday night, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. For the second weekend, our instructor will pick either Saturday or Sunday to complete the Open Water Dives.
Current Certification Dates:
- January 2026 Certification
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- January 23-25 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive
- February 1 - Second Check-Out Dive
- February 2026 Certification
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- February 20-22 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive
- March 1 - Second Check-Out Dive
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- April 3-5 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive
- April 12 -Second Check-Out Dive
- May 2026 Certification
- May 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, First Check-Out Dive
- May 24 - Second Check-Out Dive
Open Water Dives
During the second weekend of the certification, students can complete their open-water dives. These dives take place either at Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, KP Hole or Blue Heron Bridge. This is a full-day commitment. Transportation is not included.
Equipment
A SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins and SCUBA booties are the student's responsibility to bring to all dive sessions. These pieces can be rented through the Outdoor Adventure Center and are included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.
Registration
You can now register and pay your deposit online here! You can also come into the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours to register in person.
Important Links
Ranger Rick SCUBA
Outdoor Adventure Center
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