The Open Water Scuba Diver Course at Queen City Scuba is the perfect starting point for anyone new to diving. You’ll learn the essential knowledge and in-water skills needed to dive safely and comfortably in open water—anywhere in the world.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use scuba equipment correctly and confidently
• Underwater communication, buddy procedures, and basic dive planning
• Buoyancy control, breathing techniques, and efficient finning
• Safe entries/exits and how to prevent common beginner issues
• Core safety skills and foundational emergency awareness

How Training Works:

Training includes knowledge development (online or classroom), pool sessions to practice and master skills, and open water dives where everything comes together in real conditions. Our instructors focus on safety, comfort, and personal attention so you can progress at a pace that works for you.

Who This Course Is For:

Anyone ready to start diving—no prior experience required.

Course Information

This course will take place over two days at gilboa Quarry, lunches are provided both days and dinner provided the first.

Students have the option of camping. There is also electric RV pads (reservation required) and hotels in nearby Findlay, Ohio.

There are bathrooms, changing rooms and showers on site. please bring your own personal towel and toiletries! 

Course Times:

Classes will begin at 8 AM Saturday morning and last until 5 PM 

Sunday 9 AM till 3 PM

If at the end of the weekend, a student is not comfortable and needs more training. Additional training will be provided at no additional cost. 

Meals & Activities:

Students are responsible for their own snacks.  Lunches both days are provided and dinner the first evening.

There is a delicious food truck at location that provides coffees and café food such a sandwiches and other tasty treats.

Firewood for sale on site.

For those family members and friends who are not scuba diving there is a beach to relax on and also paddle boards to rent and plenty of amazing people to get to know.

What This Course Consist Of:

Confided and open water diving 

• Book learning
• 200 yards swim test 
• 10 minute water tread
• Final exam