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- 5:00 PM2dOpen Water SCUBA CertificationAboutOutdoor 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 for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of 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 $320 with $40 due at the time of registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. 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. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2024, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* June 2025 Certification* * June 6-8 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * June 15 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* July 2025 Certification* * July 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * July 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* September 2025 Certification* * September 12-14 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* September 21 \- 2nd Check-Out Dive* October 2025 Certification* * October 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * October 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* November 2025 Certification* * November 14-16 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * November 23 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* January 2026 Certification* * January 23-25 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * February 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* February 2026 Certification* * February 20-22 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * March 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* April 2026 Certification* * April 3-5 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * April 12 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* May 2026 Certification* May 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 24 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the 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.EquipmentA 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 is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou can now register and pay your deposit online [here!](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e) You can also come into the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours to register in person online.Important Links[Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/)[Outdoor Adventure Center](../2970225/2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center) Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22
- 5:00 PM2dOpen Water SCUBA CertificationAboutOutdoor 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 for students who are currently enrolled and taking classes at UCF.Upon successful completion of this course and check-out dives, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activities without supervision, provided the diving activities and the areas dived approximate those of 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 $320 with $40 due at the time of registration. The rest of the price is due the first weekend of the certification paid to Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.ScheduleIn order for the participant to receive the SCUBA certification, they must complete two consecutive weekends of training. The first weekend encompasses classroom work and practice dives in the pool. 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. There will be some adjustments to this schedule in Summer 2024, as you can see below.Current Certification Dates:* June 2025 Certification* * June 6-8 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * June 15 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* July 2025 Certification* * July 11-13 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * July 20 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* September 2025 Certification* * September 12-14 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* September 21 \- 2nd Check-Out Dive* October 2025 Certification* * October 10-12 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * October 19 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* November 2025 Certification* * November 14-16 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * November 23 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* January 2026 Certification* * January 23-25 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * February 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* February 2026 Certification* * February 20-22 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * March 1 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* April 2026 Certification* * April 3-5 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive* * April 12 - 2nd Check-Out Dive* May 2026 Certification* May 15-17 - UCF Classroom Session, Pool Session, 1st Check-Out Dive * May 24 - 2nd Check-Out DiveOpen Water DivesThe second weekend of the certification will be when the 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.EquipmentA 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 is included in the course fee. This equipment is subject to availability. All other equipment and materials are provided by Ranger Rick SCUBA Adventures.RegistrationYou can now register and pay your deposit online [here!](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b447c8fc-c048-4a21-9aae-bc6fa4de4aba&semesterId=e779d5c4-726f-488e-b1f4-2f72e53e3d8e) You can also come into the Outdoor Adventure Center during open hours to register in person online.Important Links[Ranger Rick SCUBA](http://www.rangerrickscuba.com/)[Outdoor Adventure Center](../2970225/2319548/facilities/outdoor-adventure-center) Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22