Outdoor Adventure is proud to partner with Ranger Rick's SCUBA Adventure, one of the most experienced SCUBA DIVE outfitters in Central Florida, for our entry level SCUBA certification course. This course is only offered to UCF students, faculty, and members of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
In our entry level SCUBA certification course, you will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills to safely SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 60 feet. The format of this class is one classroom session, two pool sessions, and four spring dives or ocean dives.
The cost of the 3-day course is $275. The items included in the cost are: instruction, classroom materials, dives, certification card and scuba gear. Transportation is not included.
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 borrowed through the Outdoor Adventure Center as part of the course fee. The OAC is located in the downstairs of the RWC across from the lap pool. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures (www.rangerrickscuba.com).
Upcoming certification events are listed on the calendar on the right hand side of this page. All registration takes place at the Outdoor Adventure Center, on the first floor of the RWC.
General Itinerary: Times may vary from course to course.
Friday: You will meet the first night at 6:00pm in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Class usually lasts until 9:00pm or 10:00pm
Saturday: The second day takes place at an Olympic lap pool at a YMCA on I-drive or in the UCF Lap pool. This is a full day commitment.
Sunday: The third day is the open water dives and will take place either at Devil's Den, Blue Grotto, or Blue Heron Bridge. These are full day commitments.
How do I sign up? Registration is *only* in person on a first-come, first-served basis at the Outdoor Adventure Center (on the bottom floor of the Recreation and Wellness Center) during the OAC's open hours. You must have a valid UCF ID for this course. You can only register yourself. No online, phone, or email registrations are accepted. There is no way to "hold a spot" for this course. There are no refunds.
Please see the "Trips Policies" on for more information: http://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/policies#p31
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