SCUBA Training
At Rec and Tek SCUBA Inc. we believe that scuba diving is not just a recreational sport but also a fellowship of unique explorers of the underwater world. There are so many facets of diving and so many avenues to take, including Wreck Diving, Low Impact Diving, Search and Recovery Diving, Recreational Diving, Technical Scuba Diving, Night Diving and leadership – just to name a few.
Regardless of why you want to learn to scuba dive, your path begins with a sound foundation in scuba training. At Rec and Tek SCUBA Inc. since 2001, it has been our commitment to start every diver with a thorough education, in Recreational, Technical, and Instructor Training SCUBA diving courses.
Equipped with seven professional scuba diving instructors, as well as the latest in scuba and snorkeling equipment, our team can offer comprehensive training at all levels. Divers can gain a world recognized certification with training from our certified Instructors on staff.
Learn to SCUBA Dive is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Discover Scuba-Try it out First!
Our Classes are always on the first day on a PART 1 of the Open Water Diver Course, where both the Discover SCUBA, and the Open Water Diver Course is done at the same time. Click the below link for our upcoming Discover SCUBA Classes:
CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF PART 1 OF 2 **************************************************************************************************** Book included: Yes
Card included: No
Mask Included: Yes
Note: Fins & Snorkel are not required
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Beginner Open Water Diver, Part 1 of 2 E-Learning & Pool Instruction
*Purchase Part 2 Exit Dives at the same time and receive a discount!
***Exit dives cannot be combined with a different course posted***
**Note: Required personal equipment - Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Fin Boots**
Our Courses are 24 hours a day 7 days a week through E-Learning.
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2025 Beginner Open Water SCUBA Course:
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2025 Open Water Diver Course Outline:
Saturday July 26th, 2025 Class: 2pm-4:30pm
Saturday July 26th 2025 Pool: 5pm-8pm
Sunday July 27th Pool: 9am- 12 noon 2025
Sunday July 27th Class: 12:30pm-3pm 2025 (After Pool Session)Open Water Exit Dives: August 9th & 10th 2025 at 9am both days at Sun Retreats (Formerly Gullivers Lake) (gear to be picked up Friday prior to weekend of Exit Dives)
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Saturday August 16th, 2025 Class: 2pm-4:30pm
Saturday August 16th, 2025 Pool: 5pm-8pm
Sunday August 17th Pool: 9am- 12 noon 2025
Sunday August 17th Class: 12:30pm-3pm 2025 (After Pool Session)Open Water Exit Dives: August 23rd & 24th 2025 at 9am both days at Sun Retreats (Formerly Gullivers Lake) (gear to be picked up Friday prior to weekend of Exit Dives)
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Saturday September 27th, 2025 Class: 2pm-4:30pm
Saturday September 27th, 2025 Pool: 5pm-8pm
Sunday September 28th Pool: 9am- 12 noon 2025
Sunday September 28th Class: 12:30pm-3pm 2025 (After Pool Session)Open Water Exit Dives: October 4th & 5th, 2025 at 9am both days at Welland SCUBA Park (gear to be picked up Friday prior to weekend of Exit Dives)
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Beginner Open Water Junior Diver, Part 1 of 2 E-Learning & Pool Instruction 10-14 yr old
Purchase Part 2 Exit Dives at the same time and receive a discount!
Note: Required personal equipment - Mask, Fins, Boots for the Fins, and a Snorkel.
Our Courses are 24 hours a day 7 days a week through E-Learning.
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Our upcoming Courses for our SCUBA classes are:
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Beginner Open Water Diver, Part 2 of 2 Exit Dives
E-Learning Code included: No
Card included: Yes
Purchase Part 1 E-Learning & Pool at the same time and receive a discount!
Note: Required personal equipment - Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Fin Boots.
Our Courses are 24 hours a day 7 days a week through E-Learning.
Our upcoming Courses for our SCUBA classes are:
CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF PARTS 1 AND 2 ****************************************************************************************************
TO SIGN UP FOR THE SDI E-LEARNING PORTION ONLY FOR PART 1 of 2 , CLICK HERE
TO SIGN UP FOR THE PADI E-LEARNING PORTION ONLY FOR PART 1 of 2 , CLICK HERE
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Open Water Diver Course Pool Instruction ONLY, c/w E-Learning Code & Referral Form
E-Learning code Included: Yes
Card included: No
Note: Required personal equipment - Mask, Snorkel, Fins, and Fin Boots.
Our Courses are 24 hours a day 7 days a week through E-Learning.
CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF PART 1 OF 2
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Open Water Diver Course EXIT Dives Instruction ONLY
E-Learning code Included: No:
Card included: Yes
Our Courses are 24 hours a day 7 days a week through E-Learning.
CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF BOTH PARTS 1 AND 2 ****************************************************************************************************
Refresher Course
Our Classes are always on the first day on a PART 1 of the Open Water Diver Course, where both the Refresher, and the Open Water Diver are done at the same time. Click the below link for our upcoming Refresher Course Classes:
CLICK HERE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF PART 1 OF 2 ****************************************************************************************************
E-Learning code: Yes
Gear use Included: Yes
Card included: No ******************************************************************************************************** Click here for upcoming Courses, Events, Trips, and Specials!
Advanced Open Water
E-Card included: Yes
*Away dive testing , Charter & Travel fees are not Included*
***Any Required Rental's or Air Fills are NOT Included in Course fees***
TO SIGN UP FOR THE E-LEARNING PORTION ONLY, CLICK HERE
The Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about expanding your skills. You'll complete two required dives—deep diving and underwater navigation—then choose three additional specialty dives based on the local environment and what excites you most, for a total of five dives. Each specialty dive you complete can earn you credit toward specialty certifications. Here are a few of the many options: Deep, Digital Underwater Photography, Dive Against Debris, Dry Suit, Enriched Air Nitrox, Fish Identification, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Navigation, and Wreck Diver. ******************************************************************************************************** Click here for upcoming Courses, Events, Trips, and Specials!
Rescue Diver
E-Card included: Yes
Next Course:
August 29th, 2025 5pm-8pm at Rec & Tek SCUBA Classroom
August 30th, 2025 @ Welland Canal 8am
August 31st, 2025 @ Welland Canal 8am
*Rental Gear it NOT included* ******************************************************************************************************** Click here for upcoming Courses, Events, Trips, and Specials!