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Friday, February 01, 2008

Like reefs?! Try SCUBA Diving!
By ToTaLCHaoS13 @ 12:45 PM :: 76 Views :: 1 Comments ::

Last year my wife and I finally decided to go ahead with a desire of mine from childhood. We went through our local park and recreation department sponsored SCUBA Diving course and I'm proud to say passed! While most of our dives have been in the midwest so far, we did get the chance to do so in Jamaica this last November...and was it ever worth it!

It's surprising how many places around the Midwest offer classes and one or two day dive trips. If it's something you are interested in I would encourage you to check with your local park and rec office or YMCA. You may also be interested in the "Our World-Underwater 2008" event in Chicago this February. For more information go to http://www.ourworldunderwater.com/.

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By Benji @ Monday, February 04, 2008 4:46 PM

Here is the link for Touch the Earth Programs for those interested in SCUBA

http://www.recserv.uiowa.edu/programs/TTE/classes.htm#springworkshops

Spring 2008
410:071 Advanced Open Water SCUBA
Course Fee: $ 995

Students will travel to Crystal River and other locations in Florida and gain PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Students will be exposed to five specialty SCUBA activities including Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation. This course can be strenuous.

Prerequisite: 410:041 or proof of completion of Open Water certification by a national certifying organization.

Special Permission Code Required

Dates:

* Mandatory Meeting March 5, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
* March 15 - 22, 2008

This course/workshop is offered through the Center for Credit Programs (CCP). Admitted students may register on ISIS at or after their assigned registration time. If you are not admitted, contact the CCP to request registration by using the online registration form, calling (319) 335-2575 or 1-800-272-6430, or emailing credit-programs@uiowa.edu. PLEASE NOTE: Tuition for workshops and extension courses (section identifiers WK* or EX*) is assessed separately and is billed in addition to tuition and fees for your on-campus courses.

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