Scuba Refresher
Got a tropical trip coming up but feeling a little rusty? Spend a few hours with one of our dive professionals who will inspect your gear for you, reacquaint you with gear assembly and care, and go over the the most important scuba skills such as mask clearing, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures. The course is perfect for the vacationing once-a-year diver. Many divers take this class each year before their annual dive trip. All the gear you need is available for rent, however it is strongly recommended each diver own their own mask and fins. We have these available for sale if needed.
Pool Refresher Group Class
Tuition: $175
If all you need is a few hours in a pool practicing the basics, then this is for you.
Add full set of scuba rental gear for $50.
Make your refresher official by adding the online PADI ReActivate course for $85, which includes a new digital certification card.
2026 Available Dates
Sat. July 18th: 8am to 1130am
Fri. July 24th: 6pm to 9pm
Sat. July 25th: 8am to 1130am
Sat. Aug 1st: 8am to 1130am
Tues. Aug 4th; 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Aug 8th: 8am to 1130am
Sat. Aug 15th: 8am to 1130am
Tues. Aug 18th; 6pm to 9pm
Fri. Aug 21st: 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Aug 22nd: 8am to 1130pm
Sat. Aug 29th: 8am to 1130am
Tues. Sept 1st; 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Sept 5th; 8am to 1130am
Sat. Sept 12th; 8am to 1130am
Fri. Aug 18th: 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Sept 26th; 8am to 1130am
Sat. Oct 3rd; 8am to 1130am
Tues. Oct 6th; 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Oct. 10th; 8am to 1130am
Fri. Oct 16th: 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Oct 17th; 8am to 1130am
Sat. Oct 31st; 8am to 1130am
Sat. Nov 7th; 8am to 1130am
Fri. Nov 20th: 6pm to 9pm
Tues. Nov 24th; 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Dec 5th; 8am to 1130am
Fri. Dec 11th: 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Dec 12th; 8am to 1130am
Tues. Dec 15th; 6pm to 9pm
Sat. Dec 19th; 6pm to 9pm
More to come.
Custom dates in our pool or yours available upon request for additional fee.
Enroll in a Refresher Course Here
Optional Add On: PADI ReActivate online course to refresh academic concepts.
PADI ReActivate is an approximately 3 hour online course and is an ideal add on for warm water divers who dive once or twice a year and have a trip coming up or perhaps have taken a few years off from diving. You will receive a new PADI C-card with your "ReActivated" date on it. It is great for people who have lost their certification cards. ReActivate is a $92 add-on to option 1 above. (Now available to both PADI and non-PADI certification holders. Proof of prior certification required.)
Option 2: A full PADI Open Water Course audit.
Have only a few dives and/or haven't dived for several years? You may want to consider an audit of an entire PADI Open Water Course just as if you are a new student. Ideal for certified divers who have taken several years off of diving or had very few dives to begin with. You will join an Open Water Course and attend each pool and open water dive as if you were a new student including completing the PADI eLearning online academics program.
See our PADI Open Water Course page for dates and sign up for the class just as if you were a new student.
Not sure where you fit in the refresher paradigm? Call or text us at (916) 772-3483 and we can help you determine where you fit.
All refresher students: Please download and read the PADI Medical Waiver to determine if you need to have a doctor sign you off prior to participating in SCUBA activities.
Have a pool? We can come to you. Call or email or call for more info!
Note: Our partner, The Northern California Swimstitute is open for DIY drop-in scuba practice on some Tuesday and Friday evenings. (Not a Sac City Scuba program) Cost $20 paid to pool. Click Here to see their schedule
Sac City Scuba has a special pool practice discount scuba rental package for this program at $75. RSVP with us if you would like a DIY pool practice.
What are Scuba Refresher Prerequisites?
- At least 10 years old
- Certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or higher
What do I need?
- Sign up for PADI ReActivate Online/Touch (Optional)
- Basic scuba Equipment
What Will I Learn?
You will refresh the skills learned in your PADI Open Water Course.
What's next?
Once you've refreshed your scuba skills, why not continue your dive education with a new Scuba Specialty Certifications?

