Cranberry Takes the Plunge with Scuba Program

Information submitted by Cranberry Township 

Cranberry's in-depth Scuba program is taking the plunge this summer.

Scuba diving wannabes 12 or older can get a running start at securing PADI Open Water Diver certification this summer at the Cranberry Community Waterpark.  

A twice-weekly course, which includes both classroom instruction and pool dives in each of its six evening sessions, begins July 15. 

Diving equipment and instructional materials, designed to cultivate the skills and know-how required for certification, will be provided by the instructor.

To receive final certification from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, those completing the course must undertake four additional dives, in open-water environments, separately from the Waterpark class offering. PADI is the world's leading scuba diving training organization.

To qualify, class participants need to be strong swimmers and in good health. That includes being able to swim eight lengths of the pool and tread water for 10 minutes.

Anyone 12 to 17 years of age will also need both medical and indemnity waivers signed by a parent.

A $175 program fee for the class, which meets Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. from July 15 to 31, is payable at the time of registration.  

Registration is available in person at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center's Parks & Recreation Information Desk, by phone at 724-776-4806 x1129, or online at www.cranberrytownship.org/programs