Beginner Courses

For those interested in experiencing scuba or becoming a certified diver, AAI offers courses to meet every schedule. Check out our beginner classes below, or click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Beginner Courses

Beginner class



Students are briefed on what will be their first open water dive at Pearl Lake in South Beloit, Illinois.

PADI Open Water Diver and Junior Open Water Diver

This course introduces the student to scuba through academic, confined water, and open water training. During these training sessions, the student learns how to assemble, operate, and break down scuba systems. The student also learns basic scuba skills such as mask and regulator clearing, emergency air management, and dive planning. Successful completion of this course results in the PADI Open Water Diver certification, enabling the diver to participate in many supervised and unsupervised dive activities.

Course start dates:
May 28, June 6, June 13, June 23, June 27, July 18, August 1, and August 15.
(Click date for the complete schedule.) *Email us for other dates and times or to arrange for private or semi-private instruction.

Prerequisites: 10 years of age; swimming proficiency (200 yard swim, 10 minute tread)
Location: Aquatic Adventures, Inc. and local pool.
Course cost: $299 (includes books, videos, equipment rental, and certification fees). Students must supply mask, fins, snorkel, and boots. (Discounts available with all equipment purchases from AAI made during training.)

PADI Scuba Diver

Want to go diving on your next trip, but you just don't have time for the full Open Water Diver course? The PADI Scuba Diver certification just may be your answer. With just a couple of hours in the classroom and pool and one day out at the lake, you can earn the Scuba Diver rating. Generally, this course takes no more than three days to complete. Successful completion of this course allows you to dive with a PADI dive professional to depths of 40 feet.

Course start dates:  May 28, June 6, June 13, June 23, June 27, July 18, August 1, and August 15.
(Click date for the complete schedule.) *Email us for other dates and times or to arrange for private or semi-private instruction.

Prerequisites: 10 years of age; swimming proficiency (200 yard swim, 10 minute tread)
Location: Aquatic Adventures, Inc. and local pool.
Course cost: $245 (includes books, videos, and equipment rental). Students must supply mask, fins, snorkel, and boots. (Discounts available with all equipment purchases from AAI made during training.)

Discover Scuba Diving

Not sure you're ready for a full scuba course? Looking for a fun activity for your school or church group? Try out scuba in a fun, low pressure setting. In this one hour course, students are introduced to the basic concepts behind scuba, learn a few fundamental scuba skills, and then get to time to try out scuba in a pool.

Course dates: By request. Call AAI at (262) 938-6827 to make a reservation or email us for additional details.
Prerequisites: 10 years old or older.
Location: local swimming pool.
Course cost: $200 for up to 10 participants. Additional participants can be added for an additional charge. Cost for individuals is $30 but may vary by facility or organization sponsoring the event.

Bubblemakers

Bubblemakers is a fun and exciting way for children ages 8 to 11 to experience scuba. In this one hour course, students are introduced to the basic concepts behind scuba, learn a few fundamental scuba skills, and then get to play games while on scuba. Bubblemakers is a great activity for birthday parties or scout outings. See our Bubblemakers Fun Page for more details.

Course dates: By request. Call AAI at (262) 938-6827 to make a reservation or email us for additional details.
Prerequisites: 8 years of age; parental consent.
Location: local swimming pool.
Course cost: $200 for up to 10 participants. Additional participants can be added for an additional charge. Cost for individuals is $30 but may vary by facility or organization sponsoring the event.


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