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At Rex Dive Center, we pride ourselves in supplying the best in PADI training methods and Scuba Vacations.

Learn to Dive using the PADI On-Line Prescriptive learning method.

2013
Rex Dive Center Open Water Programs.

Rex Dive's Schedule may experience minor adjustments due to unforeseen pool closures or weather. This may result in adjustments of current and future courses by one or two weeks. Please check with the dive shop via email or phone call to verify current schedule.

Rex Dive frequently adds courses when small groups request non-scheduled dates. These may be available for members of the general public. Again, calling the shop is the easiest way to confirm schedule. Private classes are available.

Contact Jon Wilkins or Steve Wallace to discuss 'private courses' that can be as low as $249 per person in groups of 8 or more. Our 'no hidden cost' courses include books, DVD, instruction, pool fees and rental scuba gear; BCD, regulator, weight belt/weights and wetsuit.

Students provide personal gear (mask, snorkel & fins, bathing suit) Prices are listed below (most $249-$349) and differ due to schedule and location expenses.

Course completes Academic and Confined Water requirements for PADI Open Water Diver course. Open water certification dives can be completed on vacation worldwide with PADI referral package or with Rex Dive throughout 2013 (see details below.)

Online 1 Day Course

Contact us to discuss integrating PADI's eLearning Program with confined water training. This class is for those who can not easily make 'in class' academic sessions.

OPEN WATER DIVER

The practical section of the program to get your PADI Certification Card
is the Open Water weekend. Under the supervision of your PADI Diving instructor and divemaster(s), you will put to use the skills you learned in the classroom and pool. If you traveling to a dive vacation, we can provide Referral letters so you can complete the required Open Water dives with one of PADI's hundreds of affiliates around the world.

Open Water & Checkout Courses:
Rex Dive Center offers two types of learning experience.

2 Day Weekend Course - Our most popular class! Complete the pool                                            section on Saturday and Sunday.

Online One Day Course - Rex Dive Exclusive; Perfect for commuters                                          and Their Families.

3 Week Course
- Complete the pool section in 3 weeks


2 Day Weekend Course (Sat & Sun)


Norwalk  & Danbury & Stamford & Ridgefield

Complete PADI Academic and Confined Water Requirements in one weekend. Students read textbook, complete self Knowledge Reviews and watch DVD prior to course. While compacted schedule, course includes 8 1/2 hours of pool time!

Each location has different times. Please check schedule on Home Page for schedules and check with store for availability or class changes.




Course Fee: $349.00 (includes instruction, academic materials, pool fees, scuba gear use i.e. BCD, regulator, weights & belt. Please purchase required mask, snorkel & fins at Rex Dive with student discounts.)



Online 1 Day Course

Call for details.

Course Fee: $469



Call to schedule.


3 Week Course

Classes are taken at Rex Dive, Pool session at one of the following pools:

New Canaan 

Thursdays-Tuesdays 3 Weeks

Coming Soon
Please Call for Details

Wilton

First class evening during the week 7-9:30 pm,
then 3 consecutive Sunday Mornings 8 am-2 pm


Call for detail for this and other
Upcoming Classes


Cost: $349.00
Materials Included - dive manual, log book, dive table.
Does not include checkout dives.


OPEN WATER CHECKOUT -- Weekend Course (4 DIVES)
4 certification dives and your certification card.
Full rentals are included in your open water course.

Available Checkout Dates - Weekend Course (4 DIVES)

See Home Page for Dates, Call To Be Put On List.

Conducted at Dutch Springs, PA. Click for DUTCH SPRINGS

Fee includes instruction, $64 of site fees, u/w slate, scuba equipment rental, air fills, PADI logbook and PADI certification upon completion.

Transportation and optional lodging extra.

PADI Open Water Certification Dives - $269 (waived with BC/Regulator/Computer puchase prior to cert dives.)


If you don't see something to fit your schedule, please call regarding our private instruction options and rates.
 
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Dive Travel

Caribbean Open Water Checkout Locations.

We often have trips going to the Caribbean, or you can go on your own vacation and we will provide you with a referral package for your PADI Instructor at the location you are going to.

Advanced Water Diver Deluxe

Course meets for one classroom and one pool session typically on a Sunday afternoon followed by five dives over the following weekend. Use of DUI dry suit for pool and open water sessions is included. A sixth dive may be done for dry suit certification for an additional $ 100.

Fees include instruction, Dutch Springs admissions, 3 piece dive light kit to keep ($129 msrp), tanks/weights, crew pack(s) and PADI certification(s).

Tuesday night from 6-9:30pm
Saturday-Sunday Dutch Springs

Schedule being Re-Worked; Call to be put on schedule.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course (AOW) - $ 399.00

PADI Specialty / Adventure Dives Weekend - $75.00 per dive

The Specialty Weekend Program offers single adventure dives or full specialty options to divers of all levels: certified divers, adventure divers, advanced open water candidates, rescue divers, master scuba diver hopefuls, divemasters, assistant instructors, and instructors seeking specialty instructor training. From a list of available specialties participants could choose up to three adventure dives per day toward a certification or specialty. Price: Adventure Dives @ $75 per dive (includes instruction, required PADI materials, instructional gear & certification) Dutch Springs entry fees, scuba gear and air

Dry Suit Diver

Extend your diving season or increase your comfort by learning to dive "dry". Course fee includes class/pool, text, dry suit rental, and 2 training dives. Site fees/rental equipment extra.

Courses Starting in May
Call for Details and get started today

Dry Suit Course - $ 150.00

Rescue Diver

Course meets for three classrooms, 1-2 pool sessions, and several open water dive scenario's over two days. Fees include instruction, textbook/use of DVD, air fills and PADI certification. Site fees, and optional lodging extra.

Thursdays evening 7-10pm Classroom 
Saturday-Sunday Pool and Open waters 8am-4pm

Courses Starting in July
Call for Details and get started today

PADI Rescue Dive Course- $ 375.00

Emergency First Response

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER

Emergency First Responder Corporation of America
provides Primary (CPR) and Secondary (First Aid)
training for adults,children,& infants. Rex Dive Center
offers provider/instructor EFR courses early 2009.

Provider Course (Adult)
EFR Primary (CPR) and Secondary (First Aid)
Monday Feb 2 6:30 – 10:00 pm
Tuesday Feb 3 6:30 – 10:00 pm

Provider Course (Child/Infant)
EFR Primary (CPR) and Secondary (First Aid)
Thursday Feb 4 6:30 – 10:00 pm

EFR Instructor Training Weekend
All candidates must be trained as adult,child,
and infant primary and secondary care instructors
Pre-requisites: current adult, child, infant provider.
Padi members must be current

Saturday Feb 28/March 1 8:00-5:00 pm

Deadline: Sign up @ RDC by Feb 16 required
Instructor Kit(Padi), Course Training Fee,
Instructor App. Fee (Padi)
Inquiries: Rex Dive Center: Ed Simas, EFR IT


Emergency First Responder

Specialty Courses

Nitrox

Course meets 'one on one' at Rex Dive. Fees include instruction, crew pack with tables

CLASS: Start Today! Independent Completion Any Day / Evening at REX (Jon Wilkins/Staff)

EANx Enriched Air Nitrox - $ 150.00 No Dives Required


DAN O2 Provider Series

2013

DAN is the # 1 dive safety organization with membership and instruction serving the world. Rex Dive Center is presenting a DAN series of provider courses including instructor training options. All courses presume current CPR certification

SERIES: JAN 5 – MAY 9, 2013

  1. Participants can choose separate courses
    (5 choices-min 3 in ea. course)

  2. DEMP: Diving Emergency Management Provider integrates the knowledge and skills of DAN 02, Hazardous Marine, AED for
    Scuba Diving

  3. DES: Diving Emergency Specialist is a recognition program in dive safety requiring DAN 02 plus 3 courses from Adv.02, Hazardous Marine, AED, On-Site Neuro. Pre-requisites: current rescue level cert. & CPR/First Aid cert.

  4. Instructor Courses: pre-requisite is the Instructor Qualification Course plus provider course for each speciality chosen

SERIES MONDAYS: 6:30 – 10:00 pm (Provider Courses)

All courses at Rex Dive Center
144 Water St. Norwalk, Ct.06854

Monday April 6 DAN 02
Monday May 4 AED
Saturday May 9 Instructor Courses (8-5pm)

Consult: Divers Alert Network for in depth explanation of courses as well as DEMP, DES, Instructor IQC. Direct questions to Rex Dive Center, Ed Simas ,DAN Instructor Trainer


DAN O2 Provider Course


Other courses Available - Please call for information
Dive Master
Night Diver
Deep Diver Wreck Diver
Digital Underwater Photographer