Instructor: Jorie Strunk This class is for beginners, ages 14 and up who are looking to start their underwater adventures. Online lessons and pool time will give you the knowledge and skills to make the open water dives required for certification. There is an additional equipment fee of $150 payable to the instructor which includes all scuba gear as well as materials. Participants will need their own mask, fins and snorkel. The four dives required for certification are not part of the class fee.