SCUBA DIVING CLASS

 

The Ames Parks and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its Scuba Diving Classes at Municipal Pool. Class options are Tuesdays, January 8 – February 12, 7:00 – 10:30 PM, or Thursdays, January 10 – February 14, 7:00 – 10:30 PM. The Non-resident fee is $235 and the resident discounted fee is $220. Additional Fees do apply (Equipment is $100-$200; Book is $70, and open water dive is approximately $200). The course is open to ages 12 through adult (under 15 may participate if a parent is registered). Participants ages 15 and up successfully completing the course will receive a non-expiring open water scuba certification. Those 12-14 can receive a Jr. Scuba Certification. College credit is available for this class. Jerry Symons, former Iowa State University Instructor, conducts the class. You may register for this course at www.amesparkrec.org or by calling the Community Center at 515-239-5350. Registration by January 3 is encouraged.