Classes held at:
Camden Lifetime Activities Center
3369 Union Ave. (just North of Camden Ave.)
San Jose, CA 95124-2033
408.559.8553
Discover Snorkeling | Advanced Skin Diving | Discover Scuba! | Scuba Diving -Open Water Certification | Advanced Open Water Diver | DAN O2 Provider & O2 Instructor | Scuba Livesaving (SLAM) | Dive Master | Enriched Air Nitrox | Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor | Assisted Instructor Training | Instructor Training | Specialty Courses
DISCOVER SNORKELING - SPLASH PARTY
- Snorkeling is fun and easy for families, couples and friends. Learn
to put on mask and fins and how to swim comfortably with fins and snorkel.
Discover how to enter and exit the water and maintain yourself with ease
and comfort in the water. Bring a swimsuit and towel to class. Instructors:
Anne and Jesús Ruiz.
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hours | Room |
| All Ages | Sat | 2:00-4:00pm | 3/24 | 2 | 113/Pool | ||
| All Ages | Sat | 2:00-4:00pm | 4/21 | 2 | 113/Pool | ||
| All Ages | Sat | 2:00-4:00pm | 5/19 | 2 | 113/Pool | ||
| All Ages | Sat | 2:00-4:00pm | 6/23 | 2 | 113/Pool |
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hours | Room |
| 18+ | Sat-Tues | 8:00-5:00pm | 6/29-12 | 32 | 113/Pool |
DISCOVER SCUBA! - Scuba Diving is
simple and a whole lot of fun. Learn introductory diving in a safe,
controlled and enjoyable environment. You will actually scuba dive
in the pool! Bring a swimsuit and towel to class; equipment and materials
provided. Instructors: Anne and Jesús Ruiz
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hours | Room |
| 12+ | Sun | 2:30-4:00pm | 3/25 | 1.5 | 113/Pool | ||
| 12+ | Sun | 2:30-4:00pm | 4/23 | 1.5 | 113/Pool | ||
| 12+ | Sun | 2:30-4:00pm | 5/20 | 1.5 | 113/Pool | ||
| 12+ | Sun | 2:30-4:00pm | 6/24 | 1.5 | 113/Pool |
SCUBA DIVING - OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION -
Experience the excitement and adventure of inner space - the underwater
realm. You’ll have fun as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to
safely visit the underwater world. Contact Camden Lifetime Activities Center
staff for "Student Pack" which includes class manual and other course materials.
The Student Pack costs an additional $62 which will be collected by the
Instructors. Equipment not included. Class includes 24 hours of classroom
and pool instruction as well as a weekend visit to the ocean for open water
dives. For more information, call the Instructors, Anne & Jesús
Ruiz, directly at (408) 972-2317, or visit their website at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hours | Room |
| 12+ | Tu/Th+wked | 6:30-10pm | 3/6-4/1 | 4 | 136 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | F+2wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 3/22-4/1 | 2 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | Tu/Th+wked | 6:30-10pm | 4/3-4/29 | 4 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | F+2wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 4/19-4/29 | 2 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | Tu/Th+wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 5/1-6/3 | 4 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | F+2wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 5/17-6/3 | 2 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | Tu/Th+wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 6/5-7/1 | 4 | 36 | 113/Pool | |
| 12+ | F+2wked | 6:30-10; 9-6p.m. | 6/21-7/1 | 2 | 36 | 113/Pool |
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER - The
next step for the Open Water Diver adds five exciting dives to your education
and experience. Class includes 7 hours of classroom and pool instruction
as well as a weekend visit to the ocean for open water training. For more
in formation call the Instructors directly at: 408-972-2317 or visit their
their website at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hours | Room |
| 12+ | M/W+ | 6:30-10pm
+ wked |
4/9,4/11;4/14-15 | 1 | 23 | 113/Pool |
DAN O2 PROVIDER & O2 INSTRUCTOR:Learn
how to provide emergency oxygen first aid to accident/near drowning victims.
Become an Oxygen Provider Instructor and train others to provide emergency
oxygen first aid. For more information call the Instructors at: 408-972-2317
or visit their website at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Dates | Age | Day | Time | Weeks | Hours |
| TBA | 12+ | W/F/S/Su | 6:00-9:30 | 1 | 24 |
SCUBA LIFESAVING (SLAM)- Specialty
course to provide the knowledge and skills to recognize and take action
in the event of a diving accident. Class includes 7 hours of classroom
and pool instruction as well as a weekend visit to the ocean for open water
training. For more information call the Instructors Anne & Jesús
Ruiz directly at: 408-972-2317 or visit their website at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Dates | Age | Day | Time | Weeks | Hours |
| TBA | 12+ | M/W+ 1wkend | 6:30-10pm+ 1wkend | 1 | 23 |
DIVEMASTER COURSE - Training
for on site leadership of certified divers and for students during Open
Water
Training under the direct supervision of an Instructor.
Learn to provide tours for both Open Water students and
Certified Scuba divers
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hour |
| 18 | Sat/Sun
Tu/W/Th |
8:30-5pm
6pm-10pm |
5/5-5/13 | 1 | 40 |
| Class # | Dates | Age | Day | Time | Weeks | Hour |
| TBA | 18 | F
Sat/Sun |
6pm-10pm
8am-6pm |
1 | 24 |
| Class # | Age | Day | Time | Dates | Weeks | Hour |
| 18 | F
Sat/Sun |
6pm-10pm
8am-6pm |
4/6-4/8 | 1 | 24 |
Assisted Instructor Training - This
Institute for Assisted Instructor is a step in the development toward YMCA
Scuba instructor. Institute includes classroom, pool and ocean. For more
information call the Instructors at: 408-972-2317 or visit their website
at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Dates | Age | Day | Time | Weeks | Hour |
| TBA | 18 | 1 | 25 |
Instructor Training - Instructor certification
permits an individual to teach Scuba students how to become competent divers.
Institute includes classroom, pool and ocean training. This course also
qualifies Scuba Instructors from other training agencies to become YMCA
Scuba Instructors. For more information call the Instructors at: 408-972-2317
or visit their website at: www.CaliforniaDivers.com
| Dates | Age | Day | Time | Weeks | Hour |
| TBA | 18 | 1 | 34-40 hrs, depending on # of students in class |
SPECIALTY COURSES
Contact Instructors Anne & Jesus Ruiz Directly regarding these Advance and Specialty Courses at: 408-972-2317
| Skin & Freediving | Night Diver | Wreck Diver |
| Teaching Assistant | Deep Diver | Y-Med Diver |
| Divemaster | Nitrox Diver | Dive Activities Management |
| Assisted Instructor | Multilevel Diver | Equipment Service |
| Instructor | Public Safety Diver | Aquatic Enviromentalist |
| Instructor Crossover | Reef Ecology | Hyperbaric Chamber Orientation |
| Leadership Institute | Research Diver | Oxygen Provider |
| Workshops | Search and Recovery Diver | |
| Altitude Diver | Underwater Archaeology | |
| Boat Diving | Underwater Naturalist | |
| Cavern Diver | Underwater Navigation | |
| Cave Diver | Underwater Photographer | |
| Dry Suit Diver | Underwater Videographer | |
| Drift Diver | ||
| Ice Diver |